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On View: 'Khari Turner:“Breathing Water to Air' at Ross-Sutton Gallery in New York
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On View: ‘Khari Turner:“Breathing Water to Air’ at Ross-Sutton Gallery in New York

by Victoria L. Valentine on Jul 11, 2021 • No Comments
“Swim Lesson” (2021) by Khari Turner   On View presents images from noteworthy exhibitions   FOR HIS FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION in New York, Khari Turner is presenting all new paintings that explore notions of birth and rebirth at Ross-Sutton Gallery. “Khari Turner: Breathing Water to Air” features 12 works, including several tondos. Turner’s images blend...
Forthcoming in October, Ebony L. Haynes Will Open David Zwirner Space in Tribeca With Inaugural Exhibition Program Focused Exclusively on Women Artists
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Forthcoming in October, Ebony L. Haynes Will Open David Zwirner Space in Tribeca With Inaugural Exhibition Program Focused Exclusively on Women Artists

by Victoria L. Valentine on Jun 7, 2021 • No Comments
DAVID ZWIRNER DIRECTOR Ebony L. Haynes is opening a new space in Tribeca at 52 Walker Street. Nine months ago, Haynes joined the gallery with a unique arrangement providing her the latitude to run her own David Zwirner location in New York. Haynes announced more details today about the stand alone space and the exhibition...

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