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/ Gagosian Gallery Presents Derrick Adams: Scenes of Normalcy and Perseverance in Contemporary Black Life

Monday, March 6, 2023
05:58 am CET
By Ronny Waburek

Gagosian Gallery Presents Derrick Adams

Gagosian Gallery Presents Derrick Adams

Scenes of Normalcy and Perseverance in Contemporary Black Life

Scenes of Normalcy and Perseverance in Contemporary Black Life

Monday, March 6, 2023, 05:58 am CET
By Ronny Waburek

Derrick Adams. Photo: Emil Horowitz/ Courtesy the artist and Gagosian

Derrick Adams. Photo: Emil Horowitz/ Courtesy the artist and Gagosian

Gagosian has recently announced its worldwide representation of artist Derrick Adams. The gallery's inaugural exhibition of Adams's new paintings will occur in Beverly Hills in September 2023.

Adams's work is represented in various forms, including paintings, sculptures, collages, performances, videos, and public projects. He celebrates and expands the conversation around contemporary Black life and culture through his art, showcasing scenes of perseverance and normalcy. Adams has developed an iconography of happiness, leisure, and joy that is unique to him. His style combines representational imagery with planar Cubist geometry, producing multifaceted faces and figures that highlight the richness of the Black experience.


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Derrick Adams
In Your Face, 2023
Acrylic and collaged fabric on wood panel
25 x 25 inches
63.5 x 63.5 cm
Photo: Derrick Adams Studio. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian
Derrick Adams
The Horse You Rode In On, 2022
Acrylic on wood panel
72 x 96 inches
182.9 x 243.8 cm
Photo: Derrick Adams Studio. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian
Derrick Adams
Above All the Rest, 2022
Acrylic on wood panel
60 x 60 inches
152.4 x 152.4 cm

Photo: Derrick Adams Studio. Courtesy the artist and Gagosian



The announcement of Gagosian's worldwide representation of Derrick Adams and the upcoming exhibition of his latest paintings in Beverly Hills in September 2023 holds significant implications for the gallery's position in the contemporary art world. First and foremost, Adams's inclusion in the gallery's artist roster will undoubtedly bolster its status in the art world. By aligning itself with an artist who has garnered critical acclaim and public recognition, Gagosian stands to gain significant prestige in the industry. Moreover, Adams's art is culturally and socially relevant, with themes that will undoubtedly attract audiences and collectors alike. This work speaks to issues pertinent to contemporary Black life and culture, making it an attractive addition to any collection.

 

 

 

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