Elaine de Kooning
Kaldis with Scarves
1969, Oil on Canvas
60 x47 3/4 in. (152.4 x 121.3 cm.)
Shin Gallery unveils Masterful Faces: Portraits Across Two Centuries showcasing a diverse retrospective of portraiture. The show will feature both old and contemporary masters of the form side-by-side to guide viewers through century-spanning changes and evolutions in the art of portraiture. We hope this show will provide art enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to explore diverse interpretations of portraiture by some of the most influential artists of our time. Among the featured artists are Marisol, John Graham, Thomas Eakins, Balthus, Cy Twombly, J.F. Willumsen, Vilhelm Hammershøi, Honoré Daumier, Gunter Brus, Elsa Nilsson, Joseph Stella, Elaine de Kooning, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Joan Collette, Gerda Wagner, Chris Ofili, Alex Katz, Alberto Giacometti, Joshua Johnson, James McNeil Whistler, John Singer Sargent, and Fedor Encke. These visionary artists span different eras, movements, and cultural backgrounds, each bringing a unique approach to the art of portraiture.