Current Exhibition

Pulling at Polarities May 10th - June 16th, 2012

When artists pull at polarities, they activate the pictorial surface, reshaping the creative process. The push and pull between the polarizing optics of black and white, the dichotomy between active gesture and flat ground, and the explicit contrast between tactile surfaces and crystalline flatness are hallmarks of much postwar and contemporary art. The tension that arises from this interplay carries the work to new realms. Exemplified by the paintings in this exhibition, these seemingly opposing aesthetic approaches, rather than working against each other, act in concert to energize the art of painting. 

Past Exhibitions

For over 25 years Hollis Taggart Galleries has presented pioneering exhibitions on novel or unexplored themes of American modernism defined by emphasis on quality, scholarship, and an increasingly refined vision. Some highlights include “The Color of Modernism: The American Fauves,” “Pathways and Parallels: Roads to Abstract Expressionism,” and more recently “Dynamic Impulse: The Drawings of Stuart Davis.”

Upcoming Exhibitions

Following in our long-standing tradition of producing groundbreaking exhibitions, Hollis Taggart Galleries will continue to work with insightful scholars in the field to explore themes and subjects that have shaped our understanding of American modernism. Please check back periodically for future exhibitions.