BlackBook Art Gallery in Southampton, New York, opened its summer exhibition season on May 22, 2026, with two concurrent shows: "The Lost Generation" and "Summer Figuration." The event was founded by Evanly Schindler and presented in collaboration with the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center. The exhibitions explore the evolution of American abstraction and the rise of Black figurative art, drawing on the region's rich artistic heritage.
The opening matters because it highlights Southampton's role as a summer art destination and underscores a growing institutional focus on both abstract expressionism and Black figurative painting. By partnering with the Pollock-Krasner House, the gallery connects contemporary figuration to the legacy of the Hamptons' mid-century art scene, while also amplifying underrepresented narratives in American art.