THE LAST DANCE
An historical group show curated by Richard F. Taittinger
On view January 23 – February 18, 2025
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm
Richard Taittinger Gallery is honored to announce The Last Dance, an extraordinary historical group exhibition that marks the final chapter of the gallery’s decade-long tenure at its iconic 154 Ludlow Street location. Curated by Richard F. Taittinger, this exhibition is both a celebration of artistic legacy and a poignant farewell to a space that has been a cornerstone of New York’s contemporary art scene for ten years.
The Last Dance presents an unparalleled collection of works by 27 artists whose careers span from the 1940s to today, showcasing the evolution of contemporary art across decades. This historical exhibition weaves together a narrative of innovation, provocation, and transformation, offering visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the convergence of iconic and emerging voices in art.
The exhibition includes a stellar roster of artists: Charlotte Abramow, Haluk Akakçe, William Anders, Daniel Arsham, Arvida Byström, Nassos Daphnis, Maryam Eisler, Gérard Fromanger, Frances Goodman, Timothy Goodman, Recycle Group, Bruce High Quality Foundation, Gregor Hildebrandt, Sheree Hovsepian, Robert Indiana, Aki Kuroda, Teresa Margolles, Jorge Mayet, Theo Mercier, Jacques Monory, Alexander Ponomarev, Maria Qamar, Bernard Rancillac, Cheri Samba, Jay Samit, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Joana Vasconcelos, and Andy Warhol.
Charlotte Abramow’s evocative photography challenges societal norms and delves into themes of identity and self-expression, while Haluk Akakçe’s mesmerizing video installations blur the boundaries between technology and the human experience. Andy Warhol’s iconic works continue to explore the enduring intersections of culture and consumerism, standing as timeless pillars of Pop Art. Nassos Daphnis and Bernard Rancillac bring bold, graphic styles that encapsulate the spirit of post-war art movements, while Pascale Marthine Tayou’s multidisciplinary creations poignantly reflect on global migration, identity, and environmental issues. Maria Qamar’s witty, satirical paintings resonate deeply with a millennial audience through their incisive commentary on cultural hybridity.
From the political vibrancy of Gérard Fromanger’s paintings to the immersive, large-scale installations of Joana Vasconcelos, The Last Dance is a testament to art’s power to challenge, reflect, and reshape perceptions. Visitors will also encounter transformative works by Daniel Arsham, whose erosion aesthetics challenge the constructs of time, and Teresa Margolles, whose raw and poignant installations confront pressing socio-political realities with unflinching clarity.
Over the past ten years, 154 Ludlow Street has been more than a gallery space; it has been a vibrant cultural hub for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts. Richard Taittinger Gallery has hosted over 50 exhibitions, each one a testament to the transformative power of contemporary art. This final exhibition serves as both a celebration of the gallery’s legacy and an invitation to envision new horizons.
The grand opening of The Last Dance promises to be an unforgettable evening, with art lovers and collectors coming together to honor this momentous occasion. From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on January 23, the gallery will host a celebratory reception, engaging discussions, and a toast to a decade of creativity and innovation.
While The Last Dance marks the end of an era, it also heralds a new chapter for Richard Taittinger. The gallery will continue to champion cutting-edge contemporary art, with plans to explore new spaces and initiatives that push the boundaries of traditional gallery models.
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Charlotte Abramow, Haluk Akakce, William Anders, Daniel Arsham, Arvida Bystrom, Nassos Daphnis, Maryam Eisler, Gerard Fromanger, Timothy Goodman, Recycle Group, Bruce High Quality Foundation, Gregor Hildebrandt, Sheree Hovsepian, Robert Indiana, Aki Kuroda, Teresa Margolles, Jorge Mayet, Theo Mercier, Jacques Monory, Alexander Ponomarev, Maria Qamar, Bernard, Rancillac, Cheri Samba, Jay Samit, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Joana Vasconcelos and Andy Warhol.
A BIG THANKS
Richard Taittinger Gallery wants to take this opportunity to thank all the curators that have contributed to the many shows exhibited at the 154 Ludlow Street location: Gregory Lang, Yoyo Maeght, Carole Naggar, Jerome Sans, Ugochukwu-Smooth C. Nzewi and Maria Rus Bojan.
The gallery also wants to thank all the artist that has been exhibited: Haluk Akakce, Wang Du, Theo Mercier, Alexander Ponomarev, Recycle Group, Ding Yi, Aida Muluneh, Amalia Ramanakirahina, Amina Menia, Beatrice Wanjiku, Chika Modum, Chike Obeagu, Ephrem Solomon Tegegn, Gopal Dagnogo, Halida Boughriet, Onyeka Ibe, Sam Hopkins, Uche Uzorka, Nassos Daphnis, Nick Theobald, Mario Merz, Tom Sachs, Mark Hagen, Gregor Hildebrandt, Wim Delvoye, Frances Goodman, Jorge Mayet, Mehdi Farhadian, Cornel Brudascu, Iona Sbarciu, Victor Racatau, Aurelia Pirosca, Marius Bercea, Oana Farcas, Ain Bozbiciu, Robert Fekete, Sergiu Toma, Nirveda Alleck, Eric van Hove, Tulgudur Yondonjamts, Claudia Chaseling, Renaud Regnery, Henning Strassburger, Nathan Peter, Jacques Monory, Ellsworth Kelly, Marcia Hafif, Joseph Marioni, Allan McCollum, Steven Parrino, Stephen Prina, Bernard Aubertin, Enrico Castellani, Yves Klein, Walter Leblanc, Piero Manzoni, Guy Mess, Oliver Mosset, Aurelie Nemours, Turi Simeti, Kees Visser, Marthe Wery, Alan Charlton, Henry Codax, Claudia Comte, Edith Dekyndt Will Kerr, Lab-au, Teresa Margolles, Navid Nuur, Fabrice Samyn, Peter Scott, Morgane Tschiember, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Cheri Samba, Omar Ba, Ebony G. Patterson, Ouattara Watts, Maria Qamar, Diane Arbus, Charlotte Abramow, Arvida Bystrom, Maryam Eisler, Yogazie Emezi, Shirin Neshat, Charlie Schelps, Aki Kuroda, Mike Perry, Jay Samit, Sim Chi Yin, Josef Koudelka, Carolyn Drake, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Martine Franck, Thomas Dworzark, Richard Kalvar, Raymond Depardon, Patrick Zachmann, Jean Gaumy, Bruno Barbey, Antoine d’Agata, Jean Marquis, David ‘Chim’ Seymour, George Rodger, Ernst Haas, Elliot Erwit, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Rene Burri, Wener Bischof, Manish Nal, Herve Telemaque, Peter Saul, Bernard Rancillac, Gerard Fromanger, Erro, Eduardo Arroyo, Valerio Adami, Cybele Varela, Timothy Goodman, Raul Cordero, Jacky Tsai, Linda Sormin, Grimanesa Amoros, Yagazie, Emezi, Joana Vasconcelos, Hunt Slonem, William Anders, Daniel Arsham, Bruce High Quality Foundation, Sheree Hovsepian and Andy Warhol.
This is a celebration and we are very grateful to everyone that has taken an interest in the gallery over the years.
For inquiries, please contact: richard@richardtaittinger.com
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Featured Artist(s)
Teresa Margolles
Cheri Samba
Bernard Rancillac
Gérard Fromanger
@charlotteabramow Charlotte Abramow is a Belgian photographer and filmmaker whose work combines seriousness and absurdity. She began taking pictures of her friends at the age of 7, and became passionate about image-making at the age of 13. By 16, she was...
View Artist Page →@akakceh Haluk Akakçe (1970 – 2023) was a Turkish multimedia artist who explored the role of technology in manipulating human perceptions in the current age. His work includes abstract paintings, animated video projections, and electronic installations, which inquire into the...
View Artist Page →Arvida Bystrom
@nassosdaphnis The Greek-born American artist Nassos Daphnis (1914-2010) was a major figure in the 20th Century art world and is recognized for his mastery of geometric abstraction and his evolution into what became known as Hard-Edge Painting. Daphnis was actively supported by...
View Artist Page →Maryam Eisler
@timothygoodman Timothy Goodman is an award-winning artist, muralist, author and public speaker. His art and words have populated packaging, clothes, products, books, magazine covers and one sanitation truck for organizations such as Apple, Nike, Yves Saint Laurent, Google, Samsung, MoMa, Netflix, Time,...
View Artist Page →@akikurodaparis Born in Kyoto in 1944, Aki Kuroda (黒田アキ) expressed interest in art his entire life and painted his first work at the age of four. His family significantly influenced Kuroda as a young boy; his father brought him magazines...
View Artist Page →@jorgemayet Jorge Mayet’s sculptures and installations draw from his experiences living as a Cuban exile in Spain. Suspended in midair, his photorealistic floating landscapes and uprooted trees offer ethereal, dream-like visions of his homeland. The exposed roots of the trees...
View Artist Page →Jacques Monory (b. 1924-2018) was a French painter and filmmaker whose work, highly influenced by photography and cinema, is an allegory of the contemporary world with a focus on the violence of everyday reality. His canvases evoke a heavy atmosphere, pulling subject...
View Artist Page →Alexander Ponomarev (b. 1957) is a Russian artist who lives and works in Moscow. A nautical engineer and a practiced submariner, Ponomarev uses experiences obtained from his travels to the depths of oceans and across arctic terrains as a lens through...
View Artist Page →@hatecopy Maria Qamar is a first-generation Canadian from a traditional South Asian family; her mother is Indian, her father Bangladeshi. She moved to Canada at the age of nine in 2001 and was forced to endure bullying and racism as a...
View Artist Page →@recycleart Recycle Group consists of Andrey Blokhin (b. 1987) and Georgy Kuznetsov (b. 1985), two contemporary Russian artists who work primarily with industrial mediums such as acrylic, plastic mesh, and polyurethane rubber to examine contemporary culture through a quasi-archaeological lens....
View Artist Page →@jaysamit Based in Los Angeles, Jay Samit is an American artist and bestselling author. The former Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte Consulting, Samit helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn, been a Nasdaq company CEO, and has held senior management...
View Artist Page →@joanavasconcelosatelier Joana Vasconcelos (b. 1971) is an international visual artist with a 25-year career recognized for her large-scale, site-specific installations. Vasconcelos’ career spans nearly three decades, during which time she has created public works of art in over 35 countries...
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