George Ortman’s painted constructions of the 1950s and early 1960s are pioneering works. Their reductive geometry and modular color were widely seen as being at the forefront of young artists move away from abstract expressionism.
Ekrem Yalçindag: Impressions from the Streets, Dirimart, Istanbul, Turkey
Ekrem Yalçindag, Impressions from the Streets, 2010 Oil on canvas 79 inches diameter February 15 – April 19, 2011 After a break of four years Ekrem Yalcindag (1964), who has come up with his large sized wall paintings at Museum Schloss Morsbroich, Leverkusen and Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, can be viewed in Istanbul, with his second personal exhibition in Dirimart; “Impressions from the Streets.” The name of the exhibition emphasizes the artist’s interest in [...]
Tony Bechara: Minima Visibilia, Frederico Sève Gallery, New York, NY
Tony Bechara, April 8, 2008 Acrylic on linen 60 x 60 inches November 18, 2010 – February 5, 2011 (extended from January 13) Frederico Sève Gallery will exhibit six monochromatic grey paintings by Tony Bechara from November 18, 2010 to January 13, 2011. Working in acrylic on linen, his geometric pixelation takes its inspiration from both Georges Seurat and digital technology. Bechara’s dynamic paintings span a trajectory of more than 30 years dedicated to geometric [...]
