Monday, April 27, 2009

Chuck Close opening Thursday, 4/30

Chuck Close, Philip Glass State II, 2006. Jacquard tapestry, 103 x 79 in. Edition of 6.

We are pleased to announce a Chuck Close show opening this week at PaceWildenstein in New York, featuring several tapestry editions published by Magnolia Editions:

Chuck Close: Paintings and Tapestries from 2005-2009
PaceWildenstein, 534 West 25th St, NYC
May 1 - June 20, 2009

Opening reception this Thursday, April 30th, from 6-8 pm.


In addition to seven oil on canvas paintings, including two portraits of artist Zhang Huan, the show will feature tapestry portraits of Brad Pitt, Ellen Gallagher, Philip Glass, Lyle Ashton Harris, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, Lorna Simpson and two woven self-portraits, one of which is a 15-foot horizontal work featuring five consecutive views of Close. An exhibition catalog with essay by Lilly Wei accompanies the show.

Magnolia Editions' Donald and Era Farnsworth will attend the opening reception. We hope you will be able to join us!

Press Release from PaceWildenstein

View Close tapestries at Magnolia Editions website

Get directions to PaceWildenstein

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