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🎨🔥 Happy Birthday, Tom Wesselmann! 🚀

First, Matisse. The color. The cut-outs. The rebellion in soft edges and electric reds. Then Shchukin. The collector. The madman who saw the future before the future even knew what it was. And then Wesselmann—Tom freaking Wesselmann—grabs the whole history of modern art, strips it down, cranks the saturation, and turns it into something too smooth, too sexy, too perfect to be real.

This isn’t just Pop Art. This is Matisse on steroids. Advertising as desire. Flesh as a commodity, beauty as a weapon. The great American hallucination. Big, bold, screaming with color and wanting you to look, wanting you to want.

And now? Paris. Short circuit. Louis Vuitton Foundation finally puts Wesselmann where he belongs—next to the icons, next to Matisse, next to Shchukin collection, next to the history he ripped apart and rewrote. The future he painted is the one we’re living in. The fantasy became reality.

Happy Birthday, Tom. You saw it all coming.

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Shchukin Foundation and Victor Gallery is Delighted to Unveil Partnership for 2024 Exhibition Season in New York

New York, NY - May 23, 2024 - The Shchukin Foundation is delighted to unveil its partnership with Victor Gallery, launching with a preview of the 2024 exhibition season starting today, May 23rd. This collaboration will feature three distinct exhibitions, each offering unique insights into 20th-century art history and pop culture, as well as the evolution of collector’s tastes. The exhibitions will be held at the Fine Arts Building, located at 232 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022.

"Bob Stanley: Artworks from the 60s to 80s" (May 23rd - June 18th)

Dive into the vibrant cultural landscape of the 1960s and 70s with "Bob Stanley: Artworks from the 60s to 80s." This exhibition, curated by the Shchukin Foundation in collaboration with Victor Gallery, explores the seminal works of Bob Stanley, an American artist renowned for his exploration of consumerist culture and commercial imagery. Stanley's provocative pieces, including rarely-seen paintings from the 1970s, offer a compelling commentary on society's relationship with desire and commodification.

"William Quigley x Willem De Kooning: Pound to Pound" (June 19th - July 21st)

"Pound to Pound" presents a visual dialogue between two artistic titans: William Quigley and Willem De Kooning. This exhibition juxtaposes the dynamic styles of Quigley and De Kooning, highlighting their shared themes and divergent approaches. From Quigley's contemporary sensibilities to De Kooning's iconic brushwork, "Pound to Pound" promises a captivating exploration of artistic expression.

"Works from the Robert Gottlieb Collection" (July 24th - September 8th)

Discover the discerning eye of Robert Gottlieb, Chairman of Trident Media Group, through a curated selection of works from his esteemed collection. This exhibition celebrates Gottlieb's eclectic tastes and showcases unique pieces amassed over four decades, including paintings and sculptures by acclaimed artists such as Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Michail Chemiakine. Robert Gottlieb co-founded Trident Media Group, the top-ranked literary agency in book publishing for nearly twenty years. Known for his innovative approach to literary agenting, he has significantly contributed to the success of many New York Times bestselling authors and has established a global reputation for maximizing his authors' brands.

Join us in experiencing these remarkable exhibitions at Victor Gallery, located at 232 E 59th, New York, NY 10022. The preview dates is May 23, 2024 - June 1st, with each exhibition running for a limited time.