Joan Semmel
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The article discusses the exhibition "Counter City" at Galerie Neu in Berlin, which explores the concept of architecture as a representational system.…
exhibitionsJun 5, 2026
The article reviews Joan Semmel: In the Flesh, a retrospective exhibition at The Jewish Museum in New York (December 2025 – May 2026). The author desc…
reviewMay 21, 2026
The article features an interview between NMWA Assistant Curator Hannah Shambroom and collector Komal Shah about the exhibition 'Making Their Mark: Wo…
exhibitionsMay 20, 2026
This spring in New York, multiple exhibitions are revisiting the nude as an artistic genre, with artists exploring themes of flesh, harm, aging, and p…
exhibitionsMay 13, 2026
New York Art Week 2026 brings a major convergence of art events across the city, including several prominent art fairs such as Frieze New York, Indepe…
exhibitionsMay 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute has announced its latest exhibition, "Costume Art," opening May 10. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the s…
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Ocula's global team of editors has curated a list of the top 10 exhibitions to see worldwide in May, highlighting diverse shows from Rio de Janeiro to…
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Hyperallergic's newsletter previews the upcoming 61st Venice Biennale, noting the charged political climate that may overshadow the art. It highlights…
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Cultured's spring gallery guide for New York highlights a curated selection of exhibitions across the city, with standout shows including Carol Bove's…
exhibitionsApr 22, 2026
MoMA PS1 has opened its major quinquennial exhibition "Greater New York," a sprawling survey featuring early-career artists based in the city. The sho…
exhibitionsApr 21, 2026
A profile of 93-year-old artist Joan Semmel reveals her continued artistic vigor and rising market demand. The article details her recent studio visit…
peopleApr 20, 2026
Nonagenarian painter Joan Semmel is experiencing a significant career renaissance, marked by a major survey exhibition at the Jewish Museum and a conc…
exhibitionsApr 17, 2026
This week’s art roundup highlights several major exhibitions across the UK, including a floral-themed survey at Kettle’s Yard featuring artists from H…
exhibitionsApr 17, 2026
Nonagenarian painter Joan Semmel is preparing for a major career moment with a retrospective at the Jewish Museum and a dual-city exhibition, 'Continu…
exhibitionsApr 15, 2026
American painter Joan Semmel is debuting a dual-continent exhibition titled "Continuities," presented simultaneously at Xavier Hufkens in Brussels and…
exhibitionsApr 13, 2026
Powerhouse Arts, a nonprofit creative production facility in Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood, has appointed Liz Munsell as its new Vice President of C…
peopleMar 19, 2026
The Spring Arts Guide 2026 highlights several major exhibitions opening in the Washington D.C. area, ranging from local photography to expansive colle…
exhibitionsMar 16, 2026
The Hyperallergic Spring 2026 New York Art Guide outlines a massive seasonal program featuring nearly 70 exhibitions across the city's major instituti…
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Past Exhibitions8

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Joan Semmel. Continuities

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384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Apr 17, 2026 — May 30, 2026

Joan Semmel Against the Wall

Joan Semmel

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Sep 7, 2023 — Oct 21, 2023

Joan Semmel: Skin in the Game

Joan Semmel

Oct 28, 2021 — Apr 3, 2022

Joan Semmel: Skin in the Game October 28, 2021–April 3, 2022 Fisher Brooks Gallery Frances M. Maguire Gallery Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building

Joan Semmel A Balancing Act

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Apr 23, 2021 — Jun 20, 2021

Joan Semmel A Necessary Elaboration

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Jan 10, 2019 — Feb 16, 2019

Joan Semmel New Work

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Sep 8, 2016 — Oct 15, 2016

Across Five Decades

Joan Semmel

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Apr 2, 2015 — May 21, 2015

Joan Semmel

Joan Semmel

384 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA

Apr 17, 2013 — May 25, 2013

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Art Fair Appearances5

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Art Basel — Basel
2019
EXPO CHICAGO — Chicago
2019
Art Basel — Basel
2018
EXPO CHICAGO — Chicago
2017
Untitled: Miami Beach — Miami Beach
2016
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