This article surveys several summer 2026 exhibitions in New York's Tribeca and Chelsea neighborhoods. Featured shows include Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's dual-venue presentation of fictional portraits and charcoal drawings at Jack Shainman Gallery; a posthumous exhibition of Walter Robinson's Pop-influenced paintings at Jeffrey Deitch; a group show of American women artists from 1945-1979 at Eric Firestone Gallery; Marina Kappos's cemetery-inspired paintings at Shrine; and Fred Tomaselli's maximalist garden works at James Cohan. The article also notes Robinson's AI-prompted images and includes a poem by Yiadom-Boakye.
The article matters because it provides a snapshot of the diverse contemporary art offerings in New York's gallery districts during the summer season, highlighting both established and emerging artists. It also serves as a tribute to Walter Robinson, a significant figure in the New York art world who recently passed away, and underscores the continued relevance of group shows that recover overlooked histories, such as the exhibition of women artists from the mid-20th century.