Galerie magazine has curated a list of eight must-see solo gallery shows across the United States for December, highlighting exhibitions from New York to Los Angeles. Featured artists include Alex Da Corte, whose show at Matthew Marks Gallery presents 11 new sculptures in a narrative setting, including life-size self-portraits as the Pink Panther and Popeye; and Sylvia Snowden, whose exhibition "On the Verge" at White Cube in New York showcases 20 paintings from her career, exploring human struggles and joys through textured impasto works. Other notable shows include Marilyn Minter's portraits of celebrities at Regen Projects in Los Angeles.
This roundup matters because it provides a curated guide to significant contemporary art exhibitions during a key month for gallery-going, offering readers insight into both established and emerging artists. The selection highlights how artists like Da Corte and Snowden use personal narrative, pop culture, and expressionist techniques to address universal themes, reflecting broader trends in the art world toward immersive, emotionally resonant installations and the continued recognition of historically underrepresented artists.