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Kenny Scharf DystopianPainting

Sep 10 — Oct 31, 2020 | New York, Upper East Side

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

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.

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Selected artworks

  • Kenny Scharf,                                      Zoom Way!, 2020

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

  • Kenny Scharf,                                      Zircle, 2020

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

Videos

  • Kenny Scharf - DystopianPainting