The Print Show

Polly Apfelbaum, John Baldessari, Math Bass, Martin Creed, Anish Kapor, Julie Mehretu, Sean Scully, Thomas Ruff, Ed Ruscha

October 12 – November 17

Art gallery interior with various framed artworks on plain walls, and a cart with wheels positioned on the wooden floor. soft lighting enhances the tranquil atmosphere.
Interior of a modern art gallery with a narrow hallway leading to a bright entrance. both walls are adorned with framed artworks, and office chairs are placed on the right side near the entrance.
Three framed abstract paintings displayed on a neutral-toned wall, each illuminated by overhead lights in a trade show setting.
Framed artwork on a wall of a mountain landscape at sunset with the phrase "sponge puddle" superimposed in large letters across the sky, showcasing advanced print technology.
A modern art piece featuring a red and white graphic design with a staircase and arch motifs, displayed in a white frame at a print show on a light-colored wall.
Two framed artworks hanging at The Print Show in a gallery wall, each illuminated by overhead lights. The left artwork appears abstract and minimalistic, while the right features a detailed botanical drawing.
A framed monochrome illustration of a large jar with detailed drawings inside, including trees, leaves, people, and animals, displayed at a print show.
A framed black and white photograph of a crescent moon, centered on a textured white wall. the frame is black with a white mat.

Press Release

Richard Levy Gallery is pleased to present The Print Show, a group exhibition by contemporary artists who offer a sample of the broad range of printing techniques being used today. Ediitons by Polly Apfelbaum, John Baldessari, Math Bass, Martin Creed, Anish Kapoor, Julie Mehretu, Sean Scully, Thomas Ruff, Ed Ruscha, and Jonas Wood are included in this presentation. Screenprinting, aquatint, lithography, die-cut letterpress, woodblock monotypes, and archival pigment prints are all represented in The Print Show.

Select highlights include Polly Apfelbaum’s monoprint woodblock from the Atomic Mystic Portrait series. Each print from this series is made from a collection of 1,500 mosaic-like blocks which are inked and printed in different combinations on heavy handmade paper, making each print unique. John Baldessari’s Blueberry Soup (from the series Eight Soups), is a large multi-colored screenprint that references both Warhol and Matisse. Anish Kapoor’s aquatint, created at the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture early in his career, exemplifies the use of negative space for which he is known. Ed Ruscha juxtaposes his iconic blocky text over an image of a looming mountain in his beautifully saturated lithograph, Sponge Puddle. Additional artists include Math Bass, Martin Creed, Julie Mehretu, Sean Scully, Thomas Ruff, and Jonas Wood.

Images for this exhibition can be found on our website www.levygallery.com. High-resolution images are available on request. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @levygallery #theprintshow

iformation

Dates: October 12–November 17, 2018
Reception: November 17, 6–8 pm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00–4:00 pm
Location: 514 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Artwork and Information
Polly Apfelbaum
John Baldessari
Math Bass
Martin Creed
Anish Kapoor
Sean Scully
Thomas Ruff
Ed Ruscha