Anita Shapolsky Gallery is delighted to welcome the new year with an exciting group exhibition, “Petite Treasures,” on display through April 18^th, 2025.

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

Mario Bencomo, Babette Bloch, Seymour Boardman, Peter Bonner, Ernest Briggs, Peter Busa, Marc Van Cauwenbergh, Charles Clough, Raul Conti, Ford Crull, Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Marc Gibian, Michiko Itatani, Gyokushu Kimura, Joseph De Martini, Clement Meadmore, Jeanne Miles, Nancy Olivier, Nancy Steinson, Swoon, Petra Valentova, and Wilfrid Zogbaum.

The show features an intricate selection of works by twenty-three artists from multiple generations, many of whom the gallery has proudly championed since its founding in SoHo in 1982. Though small in scale, each piece beautifully encapsulates the artist's unique style and mastery. Artworks on display, referred to as “Petite Treasures,” distill the essence of the artist’s expression into an intimate, compact format. Their diminutive size invites close engagement, encouraging viewers to connect personally with the details and intent of each piece.

The unique Japanese Bizen-yaki, Bizen stoneware by artist Gyokushu Kimura, will also be displayed. Kimura is a notable figure in the world of ceramics and traditional Japanese arts. His work often reflects the principles of traditional Japanese aesthetics, emphasizing simplicity, natural beauty, and a deep connection to nature.

The exhibition builds on the gallery’s previous shows of compact artworks, such as “Precious Gems” (2021), “Focus on Abstract Gems” (2018), and “Collectors’ Choices” (2007). Staying true to the gallery’s dedication to abstract expressionism, “Petite Treasures” highlights paintings and sculptures by some of the most significant artists of the 1950s and 1960s and younger artists while bringing their work to new audiences.

This enchanting exhibition is well worth a visit and promises to lift spirits during the colder months when gallery visits often decline.