Be Calm

Polly Apfelbaum, John Baldessari, Math Bass, Louise Bourgeois, Liam Gillick, Donald Judd, Alex Katz, Jeff Koons, Sol Lewitt and Sachiko Cho, Ed Ruscha, Mickalene Thomas, and Jonas Wood

July 8 – August 28

Colorful abstract art featuring geometric shapes and vibrant patterns in a kaleidoscope-like arrangement, with a central symmetrical design surrounded by variously sized cubes inspired by Polly Apfelbaum.
A monochrome image showing a man performing an inverted handstand, balanced on a railing with his head pointing downward.
A graphic pattern with alternating red triangles and stylized black silhouettes resembling cityscape stairs, divided by a vertical green line, on a gradient tan background.
A minimalist artwork featuring a large, soft pink oval centered on a white background with the words "BE CALM" in red letters inside the oval. Below the oval is the artist's signature.
A square artwork featuring a handwritten quote on lined paper design, saying "I HAVE BEEN TO HELL AND BACK. AND LET ME TELL YOU, IT WAS WONDERFUL." Signed "LB" in the bottom right corner, with a blue border.
A minimalist artwork featuring a square frame filled with evenly spaced horizontal red slats against a white wall.
An artwork featuring a series of evenly spaced horizontal black bars on a white background, creating a simple striped pattern.
Illustration of a dense forest with stylized white trees and vibrant green leaves, creating an abstract and colorful representation of a natural scene.
A stylized painting of a tall tree trunk with sinuous branches draped in various shades of green leaves, set against a dark green background.
A digital collage featuring Van Gogh's painting "Wheatfield with Cypresses." A circular inset shows the silhouette of two people filming, contrasting sharply with the expressive, swirling sky and vibrant landscape.
Two artworks side by side; the left features a grayscale drawing of a simple glass, and the right, inspired by Sol Lewitt, displays a bold, colorful abstract with wavy lines in multiple colors.
Artwork featuring the word "zoot" in large, bold cut-out letters on a textured white background, reminiscent of Ed Ruscha's style. Created by Tom Burckhardt in 2015, signed at the bottom right.
A print featuring abstract shapes resembling letters "o" and "a" on a horizon, with numerous small dots scattered across the upper section, suggesting a starry sky or rain. The print is monochrome with Ed Ruscha's signature and edition number in the corners.
A minimalist print featuring two abstract paper forms, one curled and one angular, beside a small red and green sphere, against a beige background with a shadow.
Black and white photograph framed and hanging on a wall, depicting a woman reclining on a floral couch, appearing contemplative. the room features subtle decorations and a patterned rug.
A framed black-and-white photo of a shirtless man sitting on an ornate couch covered with patterned fabrics, holding a small bouquet of flowers. his expression is contemplative.
Black and white linocut print featuring a large jar labeled "Diet up" with various patterns and plants inspired by Jonas Wood. Inside the jar, small figures appear to be climbing and performing tasks. Text and numbers are scattered throughout the image.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present Be Calm an online exhibition presented exclusively on ARTSY.net. Be Calm features a selection of limited edition works by some of today’s most renowned contemporary artists including Polly Apfelbaum, John Baldessari, Math Bass, Louise Bourgeois, Liam Gillick, Donald Judd, Alex Katz, Jeff Koons, Sol Lewitt and Sachiko Cho, Ed Ruscha, Mickalene Thomas, and Jonas Wood. This exhibition showcases the variety of techniques being used today to create limited edition artworks including woodblock, monotype, silkscreen, die cut letterpress, linocut, lithography,  and photogravure.

Recent technology provides us with new ways to engage with art. Collectors are now confidently purchasing prints online from the comfort of their own homes and Artsy is at the forefront of cultivating this trend.  Artsy’s new virtual reality feature digitally places works from Be Calm in a physical space using a mobile device. Download the Artsy iOS app and “place” a mixed media print by Jeff Koons, a Louise Bourgeois embroidered textile, a Donald Judd aquatint and other artworks from this show onto your wall. Contemporary art lovers are utilizing this innovative tool to select the best works for their homes, offices, and wishlists.

Be Calm is presented online from July 10 – August 28 in partnership with Artsy.net. Collectors can browse this exhibition and make acquisitions directly online at any time of the day from anywhere in the world.

Images for this exhibition can be viewed online at ARTSY.net. High-resolution images are available on request. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @levygallery @artsy and use hashtags #richardlevygallery #artkeepsgoing #becalm

Dates: July 8–August 28, 2020
Hours: Always Open
Location: Online
Contact: 505.766.9888, info@levygallery.com, www.levygallery.com @levygallery