Kenny Scharf at Sixty White

Renowned for his involvement in the downtown 80s New York art scene, Kenny Scharf coined the term ‘Pop Surrealism’ to describe his energetic blend of cartoon and pop imagery.  Now on view at huge scale, the artist’s 1995 site-specific mural ‘The Heads,’ created in 1995 for the Center of Fine Arts in Miami fills Tribeca’s 60 White in all its dream-like glory.  Stretching throughout the vast space, the paintings are accompanied by a quote from Scharf recalling dreams of space travel.  (On view through January.  Check with the gallery for the exact closing date.  Note that gallery hours change during the holiday period).

Installation view of ‘Kenny Scharf: Space Travel,’ Dec 2024 at 60 White. Foreground: Kenny Scharf, Poval, oil and acrylic on canvas, 108.3 x 132 inches, 1995.

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