Saul Steinberg’s Hybrid Art Practice Is the Focus of a New Pace Exhibition

On view in New York until April 30.

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Triennale di Milano recently concluded a large-scale exhibition on the legendary New Yorker cartoonist, Saul Steinberg. For those who couldn’t make the trek to Italy, Pace is showcasing a smaller set of sculptures and drawings at its New York flagship.

Curated by Arne Glimcher, a longtime friend of the artist, “In the Library” presents a unique look at Steinberg’s hybrid practice across drawing and painting to sculpture and photography. Although playful on the surface, Steinberg’s art was deeply attuned to the aesthetic legacies of Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism — creating an informed commentary on global affairs.

“I think the artist is sort of a connection between the society of the intelligent man and nature,” Steinberg said in a past interview, adding, “he has the quality of not quite knowing and knowing at the same time; being driven by instinct and intelligence.”

In addition to the drawings on views, Pace is showcasing a rare set of Table sculptures that Steinberg used to curiously engage with the history of trompe l’oeil — reflecting his keen interest in the poetic possibilities of everyday objects. Catch “In the Library” at Pace New York until April 30.

Elsewhere in art, Patrick Quarm releases a multilayered print edition with Avant Arte.

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