American Abstract Artists’s (AAA) 90th anniversary exhibition “Abstract by Definition: An Index” curated by Saul Ostrow opens at Art Cake in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, this Saturday, April 11, from 5-8pm. The exhibition features 90 artist members working across the country. Please join us! 🥂
AAA was founded in 1936 in New York City, at a time when abstract art was met with strong critical resistance. During the 1930s and early 1940s, AAA provided exhibition opportunities when few existed. Its publishing, panels and lectures provided a forum for discussion and gave abstract art theoretical support in the United States. AAA was a predecessor to the New York School and Abstract Expressionism, and contributed to the development and acceptance of abstract art in the United States. American Abstract Artists is one of the few artists’ organizations to survive from the Great Depression and continue into the 21st century.
For further information: americanabstractartists.org
Artwork:
Matthew Deleget
Sunspots - Sidereus Nuncias, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2:10pm, 2024
Gouache and graphite on cold press watercolor paper
18 x 14 inches framed
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I’m thrilled to be teaching in Columbia University’s Advanced Painting Intensive again this summer! ☀️🎨
The Advanced Painting Intensive offers personalized mentorship to up to 12 students through individual and group critique, technical tutorials, workshops, and insights into the New York gallery and museum scenes. Participants will also benefit from lectures and critiques by nationally recognized visiting artists.
The 6-week, 6-credit workshop is structured similarly to Columbia’s MFA degree program and is designed for individuals seeking to challenge and advance their artistic skills in an immersive and supportive environment. The workshop aims to help participants develop a strong visual portfolio and a comprehensive written package suitable for MFA programs applications.
The Advanced Painting Intensive features the following elements:
* Individual studio spaces on 115th Street and Broadway, NYC
* Individual critiques by faculty
* Group critiques
* Lectures by nationally known artists
* Studio visits of NY artists
* Visits to galleries, institutions, and museums in the NYC area
* Tutorials on assembling portfolios appropriate for applications to MFA programs
* A seminar on career development
* A workshop on the development of a strong artist statement
Program Dates: May 25–July 3, 2026
Instructors: Naomi Safran-Hon (Director), Dana Lok (Co-Director), Matthew Deleget, Jasmine Wahi, Monique Long, Kenny Rivero, Baseera Khan
Application Info: https://arts.columbia.edu/summer/advanced-painting-intensive
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Almossssst ssssstepped on thisssss guy while out walking with Rosssssana this morning. 🐍
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Yesterday I moved the succulent collection back outside again for the season — which it totally loves. More than 50 varieties and counting, I only lost two plants over the winter (big, old ones unfortunately). The plants will stay outside until mid-November when temperatures dip back down to 40 degrees again. 🌵🌵🌵
#cactus #cacti #cactuscollection #succulents #succulentcollection
A quick, three-minute spin through “Abstract by Definition: An Index — American Abstract Artists 90th Anniversary Exhibition” curated by Saul Ostrow on view now at Art Cake (Sunset Park, Brooklyn) through May 30. Gallery hours are Friday–Sunday, 12–6pm. Features nearly 90 artist so don’t miss it! 💪💪
#americanabstractartists #saulostrow #artcake #abstraction #matthewdeleget
Honored to be back at the New York Academy of Art all day today to work with their graduating MFA students! We’ll be discussing long-term career sustainability post-graduation. 🎓
#newyorkacademyofart #nyaa #mfastudent
