Almine Rech is pleased to announce the representation of iconic American artist Kenny Scharf, and his inaugural solo exhibition of new paintings at Almine Rech New York this fall.
Opening September 10, Kenny Scharf: DystopianPainting will debut 18 paintings and a sculpture by Scharf, showcasing the energy and depth of his singular artistic practice. The artist’s new body of work reflects his continued immersion in the everyday life of urban society and circumstances of our time, blending quotidian and deeply relevant themes within the framework of his bright, frenetic canvases and enduring optimism.
Kenny Scharf
DystopianPainting
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New York
The gallery will be open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, operating at a limited capacity of 25% occupancy. Advance appointments are encouraged and can be made by contacting:contact.newyork@alminerech.com
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
September 10 — October 31, 2020 • New York
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Kenny Scharf , Zoom Way!, 2020
Oil and acrylic on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 182.9 cm
60 x 72 in -
Kenny Scharf , Spin Out, 2020
Oil, acrylic and spray paint on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
228.6 x 177.8 cm
90 x 70 in -
Kenny Scharf , Look See, 2020
Oil and spray paint on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
177.8 x 228.6 cm
70 x 90 x 2 3/4 in
70 1/2 x 90 3/4 x 3 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Tree Life, 2020
Oil, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 182.9 cm
60 x 72 in -
Kenny Scharf , New Worldz, 2020
Oil, acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on linen with
powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 182.9 cm
60 x 72 x 2 3/4 in
60 3/4 x 72 1/2 x 3 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Koolit, 2020
Oil, acrylic, silkscreen ink and diamond dust on linen with
powder coated aluminum frame
182.9 x 152.4 cm
72 x 60 x 2 3/4 in
72 1/2 x 60 3/4 x 3 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Architoungture, 2020
Oil, acrylic, silkscreen ink and spray paint on linen with powder
coated aluminum frame
182.9 x 152.4 cm
72 x 60 x 2 3/4 in
72 1/2 x 60 3/4 x 3 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Glyphy, 2020
Oil and acrylic on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 182.9 cm
72 x 60 x 2 3/4 in
72 1/2 x 60 3/4 x 3 in (framed)
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Kenny Scharf , Zircle, 2020
Oil, acrylic and spray paint on linen with powder coated
aluminum frame
121.9 x 152.4 cm
48 x 60 x 2 in
48 3/4 x 60 5/8 x 2 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Stellar Float, 2020
Oil and acrylic on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm
60 x 48 x 2 in
60 5/8 x 48 3/4 x 2 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Slobz, 2020
Oil on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm
60 x 48 x 2 in
60 5/8 x 48 3/4 x 2 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Zanzibar, 2020
Oil and spray paint on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
177.8 x 228.6 x 7 cm
70 x 90 x 2 3/4 in
70 3/4 x 90 3/4 x 3 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Bubulzaction, 2020
Oil, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen with powder coated
aluminum frame
152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm
60 x 48 x 2 in
60 5/8 x 48 3/4 x 2 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Passing Thru, 2020
Oil and acrylic on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm
60 x 48 x 2 in
60 5/8 x 48 3/4 x 2 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Torna Doon, 2020
Oil, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen with powder coated
aluminum frame
152.7 x 121.9 x 7 cm
60 1/8 x 48 x 2 3/4 in
60 3/4 x 48 3/4 x 3 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Vortextural, 2020
Oil, acrylic and spray paint on linen with powder coated
aluminum frame
152.4 x 121.9 x 7 cm
60 x 48 x 2 3/4 in
60 3/4 x 48 3/4 x 3 1/4 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Squirtz, 2013
Enamel, spray paint and rhinestones on cast fiberglass
122.6 x 58.4 x 91.4 cm
48 1/4 x 23 x 36 in (sculpture, without pedestal) -
Kenny Scharf , Dot Spot, 2020
Oil and acrylic on linen with powder coated aluminum frame
61 x 61 x 4.4 cm
24 x 24 x 1 3/4 in
24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 2 in (framed) -
Kenny Scharf , Robo Star, 2020
Oil, acrylic and silkscreen ink on linen with powder coated
aluminum frame
61 x 61 x 4.4 cm
24 x 24 x 1 3/4 in
24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 2 in (framed)
Press release
Selected press
- Eliza Jordan - "Kenny Scharf Dives into the Artist’s Mind Amid the Pandemic"- Whitewall, October 15,2020 — 937.7 kB
- Keith Estiler - "Kenny Scharf Creates New Pop Surrealist Paintings for New York Exhibition", Hypebeast, September 10,2020 — 218.1 kB
- Artnet News -"Studio Visit: Painter Kenny Scharf on the Superfood That Fuels His Work, and Why He Canʼt Stand Art About the Art World", Artnet News, September 8,2020 — 14.1 MB
Videos
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Kenny Scharf - DystopianPainting