Tyler Mitchell's Slavery-Evoking Debut; Architect Ricardo Scofidio Dies at 89
Key Takeaways
- Tyler Mitchell's debut show at Gagosian evokes slavery in his native landscape.
- Architect Ricardo Scofidio, who transformed museum landscape, dies at 89.
- David Zwirner hosts Léon Spilliaert exhibition through April 12, featuring works from the 1900s and 1910s.
- Charles Moffett gallery moves to Tribeca, inaugurates space with group show, Longest Way Round.
Identity & History
Tyler Mitchell's debut show evokes slavery in native landscape.
Tyler Mitchell's debut show at Gagosian New York, reported on March 9, 2025, features images evoking slavery set against the backdrop of his native landscape. The exhibition explores themes related to history and identity.
Art World News
Architect Ricardo Scofidio, transformed museum landscape, dies at 89.
Ricardo Scofidio, the architect known for transforming the American Museum landscape and designing for institutions like MoMA and the Broad, passed away at 89, as reported on March 7, 2025. His firm's designs have been highly influential in the field.
Hottest Exhibitions Now
Léon Spilliaert's works featured in David Zwirner exhibition.
Andrew Russeth's March 6, 2025 article highlights art exhibitions in NYC, including Léon Spilliaert’s brooding pieces. David Zwirner is hosting an exhibition of Léon Spilliaert's work through April 12, 2025, featuring about two dozen works from the 1900s and 1910s, curated by Noémie Goldman, also reported on March 6, 2025.
Gallery Gems
Charles Moffett gallery moves to Tribeca, announces group show.
On March 6, 2025, the Charles Moffett gallery announced its move to a new 4,000 sq. ft space in Tribeca at 394 Broadway. The gallery will inaugurate the space with a group exhibition, Longest Way Round, running from March 14 to April 19, 2025.
Artist Spotlight
Janiva Ellis questions pat solutions in Lower Manhattan studio.
Janiva Ellis, working from her Lower Manhattan studio, questions pat solutions with her fractured spaces and artworks that feel as if they are under construction. This was featured in The New York Times Arts section.
On Stage
Abe Koogler’s “Deep Blue Sound” at Public Theater.
Elisabeth Vincentelli's article, published on March 7, 2025, highlights Abe Koogler’s “Deep Blue Sound,” featuring Maryann Plunkett, Mia Katigbak, and Miriam Silverman. The play is showing at the Public Theater through March 29, 2025.
“Have You Met Jane Goodall and Her Mother?” at Ensemble Studio.
Elisabeth Vincentelli's article, published on March 7, 2025, highlights Michael Walek’s comedy, “Have You Met Jane Goodall and Her Mother?” The play is running at the Ensemble Studio Theater through March 30, 2025.