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Nikesha Breeze on Hyperallergic 

March 19, 2024

Rachel Harris-Huffman reviews Nikesha Breeze’s poetry book in Decolonizing Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness,

Nikesha Breeze on KOAT 7 News

February 19, 2024

Watch the full segment Taos artist resculpts history in new national monument on koat.com.

Nikesha Breeze {Black Archive} named one of 5 shows to see this February on Artsy

February 16, 2024

Maxwell Rabb included our current exhibition Nikesha Breeze {Black Archive} in 5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries This February.

Welly Fletcher Interview for BigRep

February 12, 2024

Watch the interview to learn about Fletcher’s practice and process using a large scale 3D printer.

Nikesha Breeze in the Albuquerque Journal

February 11, 2024

Read Kathleen Robert’s new feature for the From the Studio series: The power of image: Nikesha Breeze explores her ancestry through portraiture and sculpture.

Welly Fletcher in the Albuquerque Journal

January 14, 2024

Read Kathleen Robert’s new feature for the From the Studio series: ‘We’re not on our own’: Artist Welly Fletcher explores interspecies relationships, animal intelligence and queer theory through sculpture.

Welly Fletcher • SLANT reviewed in Artforum

October 2023

Read Nancy Zastudil’s review of gallery exhibition Welly Fletcher • SLANT in Artforum’s Critics’ Picks

Nikesha Breeze sculpture featured in The New York Times

October 2023

Gallery artist Nikesha Breeze recreated her piece 108 Death Masks in bronze for the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park opening in Montgomery, Alabama in 2024. Read all about it in The New York Times article Alabama Sculpture Park Aims to Look at Slavery Without Flinching.

Jennifer Lynch featured in Albuquerque Journal

July 2023

Read Kathleen Roberts’ interview with gallery artist Jennifer Lynch in Artist Jennifer Lynch creates an alchemy between the familiar and the abstract. 

Beau Carey featured in Artists Magazine

May/June 2023

The Fractured World by John A. Parks takes a deep dive into gallery artist Beau Carey’s practice.

Manjari Sharma • Darshan Limited Edition Portfolio Release

April 2023

Marking the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Manjari Sharma’s iconic project Darshan, Richard Levy Gallery is delighted to announce the launch of a limited edition portfolio containing prints of all nine deities in the series. The 11″ x 14″ prints are housed in a clam shell case and encased in an ornate lattice-work slipcase which was designed by the artist. The design on the slipcase is reminiscent of ancient Indian motifs.

Damien Hirst Exhibition featured in the Albuquerque Journal

January 2023

Read Kathleen Robert’s feature on our exhibition Damien Hirst • The Virtues.

Emi Ozawa featured in the Albuquerque Journal

December 2022

Read Kathleen Robert’s studio visit with Emi Ozawa in Artist Emi Ozawa creates a visual feast of shape and light.

Karsten Creightney featured in the Albuquerque Journal

November 2022

Read Kathleen Robert’s feature on Karsten Creightney.

 Karsten Creightney • Pieces review in Hyperallergic

October 2022

Read Maggie Grimason’s rave review of Karsten Creightney’s solo exhibition at Richard Levy Gallery, Once Upon a Time in Albuquerque in Hyperallergic.

Joanne Lefrak in 21C exhibition

2022-2023

Joanne Lefrak’s Ebony is on view at 21C Nashville until June 2023.

Another World exhibition review in Hyperallergic

February 2022

Read the thoughtful review by Nancy Zastudil now!

Pre-Order Rania Matar’s new monograph SHE now!

Fall 2021

Buy Rania Matar: SHE now through Radius Books.

Martha Tuttle at Pie Projects

June 2021

Michael Abatemarco reviews Martha Tuttle’s work in gallery pop-up at Pie Projects in Santa Fe.

Gallery Pop-up in Santa Fe featured in ABQ Journal

June 2021

The Albuquerque Journal highlights Pie Projects, a Santa Fe exhibition space, and our pop-up exhibition Summertime at Pie Projects featuring Joanne Lefrak and Martha Tuttle. 

Made in ABQ in Five Things to Do This Weekend

June 2021

Maria Manuela named Made in ABQ in their top five things to do this weekend in New Mexico Magazine.

Exhibition Made in ABQ Reviewed in Southwest Contemporary

June 2021

Read Nancy Zastudil’s compelling review of our thirtieth anniversary show: Made in ABQ in Southwest Contemporary.

Our 30th Anniversary featured in the SWC Field Guide

May 2021

Southwest Contemporary includes Richard Levy Gallery’s 30th anniversary in their Field Guide article 2021 Anniversaries in New Mexico Arts!

12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now: Nikesha Breeze

May 2021

Gallery Artist Nikesha Breeze was featured as one of Southwest Contemporary’s 2021 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now. Read the full article here.

12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now: Shoshannah White

May 2021

Gallery Artist Shoshannah White was featured as one of Southwest Contemporary’s 2021 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now. Read the full article here.

Pasatiempo highlights Land of Plenty

February 2021

Take a deeper dive into the Land of Plenty as Michael Abatemarco interviews artist Jackie Riccio and director Viviette Hunt in the article Close to home: Jackie Riccio’s “Land of Plenty” for Pasatiempo in the Santa Fe New Mexican.

IG Live Curator’s Talk: Domestic Spaces

March 2021

Domestic spaces are in the air! Join Form & Concept Director and Family Room curator Jordan Eddy as he explores our current exhibition Land of Plenty, featuring the boundary-blurring work of Philly-based artist Jackie Riccio, while Richard Levy Gallery’s Director Viviette Hunt steps inside Family Room at Form & Concept, an immersive installation showcasing the chosen family within the queer community .

When: Tuesday, March 2, 2pm (MT) Where: Instagram Live (@formandconcept & @levygallery)

Gallery Artist Paula Wilson featured on The Creative Independent

February 2021

The Creative Independent interviews visual artist Paula Wilson on her daily studio rituals, embracing multiplicity, moving through doubt and insecurities, and the self-awareness of a painting in On being mindful of where we put our attention.

Five Things to Do This Weekend: Land of Plenty

February 2021
New Mexico Magazine recommends gallery exhibition Jackie Riccio • Land of Plenty in Five Things to do this Weekend by Maria Manuela.

Richard Levy Gallery releases new video to commemorate CHARCOAL

December 2020

Listen to insightful conversations with the curator, Kianah Jay as she interviews Noé Barnett, Nikesha Breeze, Karsten Creightney, and Paula Wilson, and view works from this show. The video was produced by Richard Levy Gallery, co-directed by Kianah Jay and Richard Levy Gallery, and edited by Chocolate Strawberry Productions.

CHARCOAL recommended by New Mexico Magazine

November 2020
New Mexico Magazine recommends gallery exhibition CHARCOAL in Five Things to do this Weekend by Maria Manuela.

New Video Release: Long Way Home

November 2020
CHARCOAL curator and artist Kianah Jay (TwoLips) released a new video performance with support from Richard Levy Gallery.

Isa Leshko featured on Hasselblad’s website

October 2020
Learn more about the process behind Isa Leshko’s work in Allowed to Grow Old: Elderly Animal Portraits Preserved on the 503CW in Hasselblad’s Stories.

Radius to Publish Rania Matar Monograph

September 2020

Radius Books will be publishing a monograph of the series SHE by Rania Matar. Coming Spring 2021.

SECCA interview with Thomas Frontini

September 2020
Learn about Thomas Frontini’s practice in Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art’s video series for their exhibition Drawn.

You are a Monsoon Benefit

August 2020

We have partnered with artists Joanne Lefrak and Hakim Bellamy to release 5 glass artworks and donate 25% of the proceeds to the New Mexico Black Leadership Council. Shop the benefit on Artsy and receive free shipping.

Rebecca Mir Grady interviews Raychael Stine

August 2020
Venture into Raychael Stine’s studio in Studio Visit: Painting and Dancing in Raychael Stine’s Albuquerque Studio, a wonderful interview and photo essay about Stine’s practice.

Limited Edition Print for Beirut Benefit

August 2020

Rania Matar released a special edition print to raise funds to help relief efforts after the devastating explosion in Beirut. 100% of the proceeds will be donated. Learn more and purchase a print here.

Raychael Stine studio visit with Albuquerque Journal

August 2020
Read about Raychael Stine’s practice in Canine inspired: Raychael Stine takes her abstract expressionist art to the next level an article by Kathleen Roberts from the Albuquerque Journal.

Artnet News highlights gallery exhibition SHE

June 2020

Katie White interviewed Rania Matar about making the work in SHE and what she’s doing now in article: Rania Matar’s Captivating Photographs of Young Women Around the World Capture the Transitory Beauty of Adolescence.

Watch Beau Carey Interview 

May 2020
Gallery Artist Beau Carey interviewed by documentarian Melinda Frame for the series For the Record: Albuquerque Artists During COVID-19This series was created in partnership with the City of Albuquerque’s DIY Media COVID19 Creative Economy relief program.

Community Mask Project

Summer 2020
Join us in supporting a healthy community. We created the Community Mask Project to provide you with several ways to help. This solution based project has been organized in partnership with New Mexico Craft RespondersSouthwest Organizing Project, Stitchology, Women in Design New Mexico, and Zendo Coffee. All are welcome to participate.

Art In: Rania Matar • SHE

May 2020

Gallery exhibition Rania Matar • SHE listed with John Baldessari and the BFA Show in this week’s Art In from Musée Magazine.

Rania Matar’s new work featured in The Boston Globe

April 2020

The article With window portraits, a photographer can “forget a little the sadness” in The Boston Globe showcases Rania Matar‘s current and timely body of work in which she photographs people through their windows during quarantine.

Jason DeMarte: Arcadia, Adorned, Confected on Lenscratch

April 2020

Read about three of Jason DeMarte‘s photographic series on Lenscratch, a fine art photography daily journal.

Matt Magee painting in Architectural Digest

March 2020

An artwork sold by the gallery included in Web-Exclusive Home Tour in Architectural Digest.

2020 Vision exhibition on the cover of Pasatiempo

February 2020

Article entitled Double Take: Mary Ellen Bartley and Dylan Hausthor reviews the gallery exhibition 2020 Vision and is featured on the cover of Pasatiempo in the Santa Fe New Mexican.

Albuquerque Journal features exhibition Mick Burson • Wend

November 2019
Mick Burson’s gallery exhibition Wend garners local attention in the Albuquerque Journal.

Isa Leshko’s book included in New York Times Holiday Gift Guide

November 2019

Isa Leshko’s monograph Allowed to Grow Old featured in the New York Times 2019 Holiday Gift Guide. Signed copies available through the gallery. 

Alibi features exhibition Mick Burson • Wend

November 2019
Mick Burson’s participatory artwork Letter Writing Station in gallery exhibition Mick Burson • Wend garners local attention in the Weekly Alibi.

Portfolio: Isa Leshko in Photograph Magazine

September 2019
Isa Leshko’s new book Allowed to Grow Old featured in Photograph Magazine.

Emi Ozawa solo exhibition at New Mexico Museum of Art

August 2019

Emi Ozawa chosen for Alcoves 2020, a tradition of a series of exhibitions featuring the work of artists living in New Mexico right now.

Richard Levy featured in Albuquerque Museum article

Summer 2019
Albuquerque Museum Foundation magazine features our very own Richard Levy in the article Collector and Collected: Richard Levy’s imaginative gifts keeps an eye to the future.

Women We Love at Hamptons Art Fair

July 2019

Spotted in Richard Levy Gallery’s booth 611 at Market Art and Design in Bridgehampton, New York, Art She Says included Jenifer Kobylarz as a noteworthy female artist to keep on your radar.

Matt Magee completes comission for J.P.Morgan Chase Art Collection

July 2019
Matt Magee created the largest piece in the Hanger series in Tempe, AZ for JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Jason DeMarte solo exhibition at UMMA

June 2019

Jason DeMarte: Garden of Artificial Delights is on view at University of Michigan Museum of Art from June 8-September 1

Richard Levy Gallery partners with Living Beyond Breast Cancer

May 3, 2019
For-Get-Me-Not exhibition including online fundraiser and book release honoring late artist Valerie Roybal. All artwork sales go directly to support Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s metastatic programs. Fundraiser ends June 7, 2019 or until sold out.

Matt Magee: Works 2012-2018

May 2019
Radius Books released monograph Matt Magee: Works 2012-2018Text by Gilbert Vicario.

Allowed to Grow Old: Isa Leshko

April 2019

University of Chicago Press released Allowed to Grow Old: Portraits of Elderly Animals From Farm Sanctuaries by Isa Leshko. With a Foreword by Sy Montgomery and Essays by Gene Baur and Anne Wilkes Tucker.

Richard Levy Gallery featured in the Albuquerque Journal

March 18, 2019
An insightful article about how the artworld is embracing the internet for selling and showing artwork.

Isa Leshko featured in Blouin ArtInfo

February 13, 2019

Isa Leshko featured on Blouin Artinfo for her series Allowed to Grow Old.

Put out to grass: when animals are allowed to grow old

February 10, 2019

The Guardian, a London newspaper, highlights Isa Leshko’s upcoming book Allowed to Grow Old.

Matt Magee at Dieu Donne

February 13, 2019

Matt Magee is a featured artist at Dieu Donne. Become a member of Dieu Donne and receive a Matt Magee artwork as a perk.

Jennifer Vasher in THE Magazine

January 30, 2019

Jennifer Vasher is one of THE Magazine’s 12 New Mexico Artists to Know Now. Read about it in the February-March 2019 issue.

Earl McBride featured in the Albuquerque Journal

January 12, 2019
The Albuquerque Journal spotlights gallery artist Earl McBride and his painting at the National Hispanic Cultural Center exhibition.

From the Desert to the Beach

November 28, 2018

artnet news highlights six gallery artist from New Mexico that were shown at Art Miami during Art Basel Miami week.

Creative Mornings at Richard Levy Gallery

October 26, 2018
The gallery hosts Creative Mornings Albuquerque with guest speaker Ebony Isis Booth.

Beau Carey on ArtBeat

August 15, 2018

ArtBeat host Kathryn M. Davis interviews Beau Carey about the Pilgrimage exhibition. 

Joanne Lefrak & Hakim Bellamy on ArtBeat

August 15, 2018
Kathryn M. Davis interviews artist Joanne Lefrak and poet Hakim Bellamy about Pilgrimage on ArtBeat

THE Magazine Santa Fe Studio Visit with Raychael Stine

June 29, 2018

Chelsea Weathers interviews gallery artist Raychael Stine.

Kathryn M. Davis interviews Eric Tillinghast on ArtBeat

June 7, 2018

Raychael Stine on ArtBeat

May 8, 2018

Kathryn M. Davis interviews Raychael Stine on ArtBeat before the opening of the river is a river not a line.

Willy Bo Richardson on ArtBeat

May 8, 2018
ArtBeat host Kathryn M. Davis interviews Willy Bo Richardson about gallery exhibition Navigation

Emi Ozawa on ArtBeat

January 19, 2018

Emi Ozawa interview by Kathryn M. Davis for ArtBeat

Earl McBride on ArtBeat

April 22, 2017
Kathryn M. Davis interviews Earl McBride on ArtBeat at the opening of I Used To Be A Rainbow