Nicholas Krushenick: Galerie Ileana Sonnabend, Paris (1967)
Exhibition Catalogue
Publisher: Galerie Ileana Sonnabend, Paris
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: Krushenick
Publication date: 1967
Contributors: Text by Robert Rosenblum
Dimensions: 26,5 x 18 cm (10,43 x 7.086 in.)
Languages: French
Edition: First edition
Pages: Unpaginated (12)About
In 1967, Nicholas Krushenick held a solo exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend in Paris. The exhibition catalogue is a visually engaging one. It consists of 12 pages and includes seven illustrations, three of which are in colour. Given Krushenick's characteristic style - bold graphic compositions that mix elements of Pop Art and abstraction - the catalogue reflects his vibrant aesthetic.
Krushenick's 1967 exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend contributed to his international recognition and the dissemination of his distinctive style within the European art scene.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Exhibition Catalogue
Publisher: Galerie Ileana Sonnabend, Paris
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: Krushenick
Publication date: 1967
Contributors: Text by Robert Rosenblum
Dimensions: 26,5 x 18 cm (10,43 x 7.086 in.)
Languages: French
Edition: First edition
Pages: Unpaginated (12)About
In 1967, Nicholas Krushenick held a solo exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend in Paris. The exhibition catalogue is a visually engaging one. It consists of 12 pages and includes seven illustrations, three of which are in colour. Given Krushenick's characteristic style - bold graphic compositions that mix elements of Pop Art and abstraction - the catalogue reflects his vibrant aesthetic.
Krushenick's 1967 exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend contributed to his international recognition and the dissemination of his distinctive style within the European art scene.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Exhibition Catalogue
Publisher: Galerie Ileana Sonnabend, Paris
Artist: Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Title: Krushenick
Publication date: 1967
Contributors: Text by Robert Rosenblum
Dimensions: 26,5 x 18 cm (10,43 x 7.086 in.)
Languages: French
Edition: First edition
Pages: Unpaginated (12)About
In 1967, Nicholas Krushenick held a solo exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend in Paris. The exhibition catalogue is a visually engaging one. It consists of 12 pages and includes seven illustrations, three of which are in colour. Given Krushenick's characteristic style - bold graphic compositions that mix elements of Pop Art and abstraction - the catalogue reflects his vibrant aesthetic.
Krushenick's 1967 exhibition at Galerie Ileana Sonnabend contributed to his international recognition and the dissemination of his distinctive style within the European art scene.
Nicholas Krushenick (1929-1999)
Nicholas Krushenick (1929–1999) was an American painter known for his bold, hard-edged style that blended elements of Pop Art, Op Art, and Abstract Expressionism. His work is distinguished by flat, vibrant color fields outlined in thick black contours, creating dynamic, almost cartoon-like compositions. Unlike traditional Pop artists who borrowed imagery from popular culture, Krushenick developed a wholly abstract visual language that referenced both commercial design and high modernist painting.
Emerging in the 1960s, Krushenick played a crucial role in bridging the gap between abstraction and popular aesthetics. He co-founded the Brata Gallery, a key artist-run space in New York, and his work was exhibited at major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum. His paintings often featured jagged, rhythmic forms that conveyed energy and movement, making them visually striking and highly distinctive. Although his work shared similarities with both Pop and Op Art, he resisted easy classification, forging a unique artistic path.
Krushenick’s legacy endures through his influence on contemporary artists who explore bold color, graphic patterns, and the fusion of abstraction with commercial aesthetics. His work is held in major museum collections, and his innovative approach continues to inspire new generations of painters and designers. While he remained somewhat outside the mainstream art movements of his time, his fusion of modernist rigor with playful, high-energy visuals has cemented his place as a pioneering figure in postwar American art.
Condition:Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of age and wear.
Provenance: Acquired at auction. Ownership: Monginho Collection.