The Art Gallery at Brooklyn College will present “Lois Dodd: A Radiant Simplicity,” a major exhibition celebrating the work of painter and former faculty member Lois Dodd, who taught at the college from 1971 to 1992. This is Dodd’s first solo show in a noncommercial gallery in the United States in 20 years, running from February 3 through March 25, with an opening reception on February 10.
This exhibition matters because it reasserts Lois Dodd’s significance in American painting after a long absence from institutional solo shows, highlighting her distinctive vision and decades-long influence as both an artist and educator. By presenting her work in an academic museum setting, the show offers a rare opportunity for audiences to engage with the breadth of her career and underscores Brooklyn College’s role in fostering important artistic legacies.