Kikuo Saito (1939-2016), Twisting Moon, 1979, Acrylic on canvas, 46 x 89 1⁄4 in, Courtesy of Kikuo Saito Estate
Kikuo Saito (1939-2016), Ouray, 1979, Acrylic on canvas, 49 1⁄4 x 91 in, Courtesy of Kikuo Saito Estate
Kikuo Saito (1939-2016), Etna Furnace, 1979, Acrylic on canvas, 86 1⁄2 x 65 in, Courtesy of Kikuo Saito Estate
Willard Boepple (b 1945), Tender to Maggie 2, 1981, Steel, 74 x 38 x 48 in, Private Collection
Anthony Caro (1924-2013), Table Piece Z-25, 1980, Steel, rusted and varnished, 17 x 51 x 17 in, Private Collection
Dan Christensen (1942-2007), Street Dancer, 1986, Acrylic on canvas, 80 1⁄2 x 33 in, Courtesy of Berry Campbell Gallery, New York
Paula DeLuccia (b 1953), Rum Beat, 1986, Acrylic on canvas, 34 1⁄3 x 89 in, Private Collection
Friedel Dzubas (1915-1994), Gunninson, 1977, Acrylic on canvas, 38 1⁄2 x 40 1⁄8 in, Private Collection
Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), Bistre I, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 101 x 24 1⁄2 in, Courtesy of Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, New York
John Adams Griefen (b 1942), Eventide, 1985, Acrylic on canvas, 87 1⁄2 x 41 1⁄4 in, Private Collection
Darryl Hughto (b 1943), Rock n’ Roll Mama, 1976, Acrylic on canvas, 78 x 66 in, Courtesy of Hollis Taggart Gallery
Ronnie Landfield (b 1947), Wall of Fathers, 1978, Acrylic on canvas, 71 1⁄2 x 47 1⁄4 in, Private Collection
John McLean (1939-2019), Whispering, 1988, Acrylic on canvas, 31 x 91 in, Private Collection
Kenneth Noland (1924-2010), Verticity, 1982, Acrylic on canvas, 98 1⁄4 x 17 1⁄4 in, Courtesy of Kenneth Noland Foundation
William Noland (b 1954), Read Only Memory, 1985-86, Wood, 57 1⁄2 x 26 x 29 in, Private Collection
Larry Poons (b 1937), Snake in Taki Tiv, 1978, Acrylic on canvas, 84 x 11 in, Private Collection
Larry Poons (b 1937), 95 Chambers, 1980, Acrylic on canvas, 91 1⁄2 x 31 1⁄2 in, Private Collection
Peter Reginato (b 1945), Postman, 1984, Painted steel, 47 x 30 x 30 in, Private Collection
Susan Roth (b 1950), Dear Julie, 1985, Acrylic on canvas, 70 x 30 in, Private Collection
Francine Tint (b 1943), Who Is Sylvia?, 1980, Acrylic on canvas, 54 x 39 in, Private Collection
Ann Walsh (b 1953), Wisk, 1983, Acrylic on canvas, 70 x 30 in, Private Collection
James Walsh (b 1954), Janfu, 1988, Acrylic on canvas, 70 x 38 in, Courtesy of Berry Campbell Gallery, New York
Michael L. Williams (b 1942), Stone Feathers, 1984, Acrylic on canvas, 49 1⁄2 x 46 1⁄2 in, Private Collection
Poem and fax message for Kikuo Saito from Robert Wilson when Kikuo passed away, 15 and 19 Feb. 2016
Larry Zox (1937-2006), Morus Albe, 1974, Acrylic on canvas, 99 x 31 1⁄2 in, Courtesy of Berry Campbell Gallery, New York
Kikuo Saito (1939-2016), Robana, 1979, Acrylic on canvas, 68 1⁄4 x 77 1⁄2 in, Courtesy of Kikuo Saito Estate
GALLERY 1 & 2, and UPSTAIRS THEATER GALLERY
Kikuo Saito and Friends: New York City Downtown and Beyond, 1970s and 1980s
Curated by Karen Wilkin
Sat. 13 May – Sun. 17 Dec. 2023
This show features artwork by Saito and the close circle of artists that he was associated with for over 20 years. This eight-month major exhibition spans throughout the entirety of our Art Center.
Featured Artists:
Willard Boepple, Anthony Caro, Dan Christensen, Paula DeLuccia, Friedel Dzubas, Helen Frankenthaler, John Griefen, Darryl Hughto, Ronnie Landfield, John McLean, Kenneth Noland, William Noland, Larry Poons, Peter Reginato, Susan Roth, Kikuo Saito, Francine Tint, Ann Walsh, James Walsh, Michael L. Williams, Robert Wilson, and Larry Zox.