Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, founded in 1989, has been a driving force in promoting and preserving the legacy of American art for over three decades. Located in the heart of Chelsea, New York City, the gallery specializes in 20th and 21st century American art, showcasing a diverse range of artistic movements including surrealism, social realism, abstract expressionism, figurative expressionism, and geometric abstraction[1][2][4].
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ContactThe gallery’s mission has been to expand the canon of American art and bring attention to underrepresented artists. In 1992, halley k harrisburg joined Michael Rosenfeld as a partner, and together they have worked tirelessly to achieve this goal[3][4].
Over the years, the gallery has organized over 200 exhibitions accompanied by more than 130 exhibition catalogs, featuring new scholarship by leading experts in the field[4]. Some notable exhibitions include:
- African American Art: 20th Century Masterworks (a series for ten consecutive years from 1994-2003)
- uncommon threads (2008)
- Romare Bearden: A Centennial Celebration (2011)
- Nancy Grossman: Constructions from the 1960s (2014)
- Alma Thomas: Moving Heaven & Earth (2015)
- Alfonso Ossorio: Congregations (2016)
- Norman Lewis: Looking East (2019)
- Benny Andrews: Portraits, A Real Person Before the Eyes (2020)[4]
The gallery’s commitment to supporting underrepresented artists has been a driving force behind its success. Michael Rosenfeld Gallery has championed the works of artists such as Lee Bontecou, Alma Thomas, Ruth Asawa, Norman Lewis, Florine Stettheimer, Alfonso Ossorio, Martin Puryear, and Victor Brauner[3].
In 2012, after 23 years on West 57th Street, the gallery relocated to its current home in Chelsea, occupying a 6,500 square-foot space on the ground floor of the exquisite Jean Nouvel residential tower at 100 Eleventh Avenue[4][5].
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery has also expanded its reach by participating in numerous international art fairs, including Frieze Los Angeles, FOG Design+Art, The Armory Show, Art Basel in Miami Beach, and many others[2][3]. These collaborations have allowed the gallery to showcase its impressive collection to a wider audience and continue its mission of promoting American art on a global scale.
As Michael Rosenfeld Gallery celebrates over three decades of success, it remains committed to its founding principles of championing underrepresented artists and expanding the boundaries of American art. With its impressive collection, innovative exhibitions, and dedication to scholarship, the gallery continues to be a vital force in the art world.
Citations:
[1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/michael-rosenfeld-gallery-new-york
[2] https://www.michaelrosenfeldart.com
[3] https://www.artsy.net/partner/michael-rosenfeld-gallery
[4] https://artinamericaguide.com/listings/michael-rosenfeld-gallery/
[5] https://www.artnet.com/galleries/michael-rosenfeld-gallery/