Tag: Downes| Rackstraw
Surfaces Sparkling: The cityscapes of Scott Williams
On view at 490 Atlantic through December 18
The World Outside: “Landscapes” at Marlborough Chelsea
An exhibition wonders at how landscape painting has changed to address the contemporary world.
“A Sanctuary for Weeds”: Social Ecologies at the Gallery at Industry City
A group show curated by Greg Lindquist gathers an array of artists addressing the environment
Love Canal: Joan Linder at Mixed Greens
Project Sunshine is penultimate show at much-valued gallery, closing Saturday
David Hockney: A Bigger Vision
An artist of unflagging curiosity about picture-making and relentless rhythm of production
Killer Opening For “Murdering The World,” Mark Greenwold’s Long-Awaited Debut at Sperone Westwater
Chuck Close, Paul Simon, Elena Sisto, Rackstraw Downes
Rackstraw Downes at Betty Cuningham and Greg Lindquist at Elizabeth Harris
Downes paintings reflect a unique combination of aggressive conception and passive elaboration. Fervent perceptions of space enliven their broad outlines; details follow, filling in the story of each site exactly “as is.” Colors add atmosphere and light.
October 2004: Ken Johnson, Maureen Mullarkey, and Jerry Saltz with moderator David Cohen
Justine Kurland at Gorney, Bravin and Lee, Richard Deacon at Marian Goodman, Rackstraw Downes at Betty Cuningham and Pipilotti Rist at Luhring Augustine
“Coaxed into fullness of existence”: A conversation with Rackstraw Downes
Published on the occasion of the inaugural exhibition at the Betty Cuningham Gallery in 2004