The rediscovery of the paintings of Vivian Springford (1913-2003) has introduced a wonderful new voice to the resounding chorus of the New York School of twentieth century painting. Daughter of a wealthy New York executive, Springford attended Manhattan’s elite Spence School. But instead of attending one of the prestigious colleges to receive an education in the liberal arts, or perhaps marrying into another kind of respectability, she went directly from Spence to the Art Students League. And thereafter, Springford never swerved from her commitment to her art, or to the world of Manhattan’s avantgarde. Her entire career unfolded in the very center of the bohemian scene of the 1950s into the 1980s.
Vivian Springford
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New York
The gallery will be open to the public Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 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

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York

November 13, 2020 — January 13, 2021 • New York
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Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1978
Acrylic on canvas
183.2 x 184.2 x 3.8 cm
72 1/8 x 72 1/2 x 1 1/2 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1971
Acrylic on canvas
127 x 127 cm
50 x 50 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1969
Acrylic on canvas
117.2 x 119.7 cm
46 1/8 x 47 1/8 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1972
Acrylic on canvas
124.5 x 124.5 cm
49 x 49 in -
Vivian Springford, Expansionist Series, 1977
Acrylic on canvas
131.8 x 127 cm
51 7/8 x 50 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1984
Acrylic on canvas
101.6 x 101.6 cm
40 x 40 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1984
Acrylic on canvas
76.2 x 76.5 cm
30 x 30 1/8 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1984
Acrylic on paper
121.9 x 121.9 cm
48 x 48 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled | VSP0118, 1977
Acrylic on canvas
95.6 x 95.6 cm
37 5/8 x 37 5/8 in
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Vivian Springford, Untitled , 1983
Acrylic on canvas
69.2 x 67.3 cm
27 1/4 x 26 1/2 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1972
Acrylic on canvas
141.9 x 141.3 cm
55 7/8 x 55 5/8 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1978
Acrylic on canvas
114.9 x 165.1 cm
45 1/4 x 65 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1975
Acrylic on canvas
151.8 x 151.8 cm
59 3/4 x 59 3/4 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1973
Acrylic on canvas
121.9 x 121.9 cm
48 x 48 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1977
Acrylic on canvas
152.4 x 152.1 cm
60 x 59 7/8 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled , 1974
Acrylic on canvas
147.6 x 148 cm
58 1/8 x 58 1/4 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1970
Acrylic on canvas
111.8 x 111.8 cm
44 x 44 in -
Vivian Springford, Untitled, 1971
Acrylic on canvas
130.8 x 125.1 cm
51 1/2 x 49 1/4 in
Press release
Selected press
- Barbara A. MacAdam, 'ArtSeen, Vivian Springford', Brooklyn Rail, December 2020 — 0.0
- Alexandra Zirinis, 'More than just a pretty picture: Vivian Springford at Almine Rech', FAD Magazine, December 3, 2020 — 0.0
- Karen Chernick, 'Vivian Springford’s Hypnotic Paintings Are Making a Splash in the Art Market', Artsy, November 25, 2020 — 0.0
- Phillip Barcio, '(Re)Discovering Vivian Springford's Stain Paintings', Ideel Art, November 25, 2020 — 0.0
- "Almine Rech presents never-before-seen works by Vivian Springford", Art Daily, November 14, 2020 — 0.0
- Wallace Ludel, 'Three exhibitions to see in New York this weekend', The Art Newspaper, November 13, 2020 — 0.0
- Nate Freeman, 'Wet Paint: New York Galleries Open Miami Outposts for Zombie Art Basel, a Shakeup at the Top of Frieze, & More Juicy Art-World Gossip', Artnet News, November 13, 2020 — 0.0