Art in America hosted a launch event for its 2025 "New Talent" issue at PMC's headquarters in New York, bringing together 20 emerging artists and two established luminaries—Carroll Dunham and Rochelle Feinstein—for a panel discussion moderated by senior editor Emily Watlington. The conversation explored the art world's current shift from figuration to abstraction, with Dunham and Feinstein reflecting on their own careers and the evolving dynamics of painting.
The event matters because it highlights a significant stylistic transition in contemporary art, as the pendulum swings back toward abstraction after a period dominated by figuration. By featuring both rising talents and veteran artists, the discussion provides critical context for understanding generational shifts in artistic practice, while the "New Talent" issue itself serves as a barometer for emerging voices in the visual arts.