Markus Linnenbrink @ Patricia Sweetow David M. Roth posted 13 June 2017 Few painters working today generate as much retinal excitement as Markus Linnenbrink. With epoxy resin-on-panel paintings, multi-layered sculptures, Op-ish stripe paintings, and interior walls coated in drip-laced, wobbly stripes, the Germany-born Brooklyn artist asserts the primacy of optical sensation. With his instantly recognizable […]
JEFFERSON PINDER RECEIVES THE 2017 GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIP Jefferson Pinder’s work provokes commentary about race and struggle. Focusing primarily with neon, found objects, and video, Pinder investigates identity through the most dynamic circumstances and materials. Through his meditative exploration of light and sound, or his intensely grueling corporeal performances, he delves into conversations about race. His […]
Jefferson Pinder at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa Exhibition through June 4th From the release of Jefferson Pinder and the Figge Art Museum: There is so much work to be done outside of the big cities. I was approached by the Figge Museum two years ago to envision a project in which members of […]
Gestural Abstraction in the Information Age David Pagel, art critic Los Angeles Times In terms of materials, Markus Linnenbrink’s paintings could not be much simpler. Wood, pigment and epoxy resin are the only elements that make up every one of the visually resplendent abstractions the artist has made over the last twenty years. None of […]
Don’t miss Adia Millett’s video. She talks about her paintings for the exhibition The Guest House. We’re looking forward to opening the exhibition March 25, 2017. Please join us for the reception Wednesday evening, March 29th from 5 – 8pm. See you there!!
2017 ART AWARD WINNERS New York City, March 23, 2017 — The American Academy of Arts and Letters announced today the nine artists who will receive its 2017 awards in art. The awards will be presented in New York City in May at the Academy’s annual Ceremonial. The art prizes and purchases, totaling over $250,000, […]
Donald J Trump is President-elect of the United States. The possibility had me stricken with fear, now that fear has shape and consequences. Former Obama states, traditional Democratic states turned pink then red, occasionally flickering blue/red-red/blue. The media predicted a win for Hillary, tops 42% for Trump. Well Hillary lost, and down ballot women also […]
Artist Markus Linnenbrink has installed a vibrant 40,000 square foot mural across the façade of Miami‘s soon-to-be completed SLS Brickell Hotel and Residences. Best known for his signature ‘drip painting’ technique, linnenbrink has enlivened downtown’s monochromatic urban area with a colossal, chromatic landscape. Commissioned by Jorge M. Pérez with the goal of giving the district a […]
I was joking with a friend about cognitive development, noting I now share a common feature with babies, when the object of interest is removed it’s as though it never existed – I rather like this liberation. Upon launch of this website I mentioned my plans to re-open PSG in space contiguous with Spun Smoke, […]
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY takes great pleasure in announcing an important commission for Markus Linnenbrink. In February 2016, a seven by ninety foot poured resin painting will be installed in the Concourse Lobby of 75 Rockefeller Plaza in New York. Located on 51st Street between 5th & 6th Avenue is the limestone clad Rockefeller […]