JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY: THE SCHOOL [KINDERHOOK]
EL ANATSUI/ Five Decades/ May 17 – September 26, 2015
Jack Shainman Gallery is celebrating the first anniversary of The School (their gorgeous gallery in Kinderhook, NY) with a solo exhibition of work by El Anatsui, who was just awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, the Venice Biennale’s highest honor. Five Decades is a comprehensive survey spanning the last fifty years of Anatsui’s celebrated career, from compositions in painting, wood, and clay, to the magnificent metal works for which he is renowned. The gallery is open Saturdays only, so check their website for more information.

The reception on Sunday was attended by a huge audience, in awe of the installation of the exhibition and the gallery renovation itself. Foot traffic through the building flows smoothly because the school building is so large. Food trucks and tents for music, wine and beer added to the celebration.