In my view, non-objective and abstract art have a special role in describing non-Newtonian reality—a reality in which our five senses are of little use.
We are delighted to present the fifth iteration of On the Grounds in partnership with River Valley Arts Collective. This annual exhibition features sculpture installed in the landscape surrounding Held’s studio complex. The presentation this year is conceived of as three distinct projects.
Lauren Anderson, Setup, curated by Marisa Espe →
Three works by Al Held are now on view at Galerie Mueller in Basel, Switzerland. On the 60th anniversary of the legendary exhibition Signale, Galerie Mueller in Basel presents “Signals,” a group exhibition that reevaluates the legacy of Arnold Rüdlinger’s landmark show at Kunsthalle Basel. A catalogue accompanies the exhibition, with a new text by Arthur Fink titled “Hear the Signals – Arnold Rüdlinger and American Painting.”
The rarely seen Thalassa Circled IV (1983) is currently on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla. The exhibition features 22 distinguished works from the Strauss family collection by Held along with Mickalene Thomas, Beatriz Milhazes, Julian Schnabel, and other contemporary masters.