In John Currin's painting "Gramercy," the artwork features muted tones of browns and blues with two figures set against a textured, chevron-patterned background. The figures, one clothed and one nude, highlight exaggerated features and express an ironic twist on traditional portraiture. Currin's style combines elements of realism with caricature, using smooth brushwork to render his figures. This piece reflects a satirical examination of beauty and societal norms, characteristic of Currin’s exploration of contemporary themes. ...
Sadie Coles HQ is a London-based contemporary art gallery representing over sixty established and emerging international artists. The gallery opened in London in 1997, with its inaugural exhibition – of new paintings by American painter John Currin – presented in parallel with an offsite show by British artist Sarah Lucas, The Law. Since its inception, Sadie Coles HQ has operated from a variety of spaces, mounting numerous off-site projects and partaking in collaborative exchanges throughout the city and abroad. The gallery frequently hosts emerging young galleries and curatorial projects in The Shop at Kingly Street, and a live events programme titled GARGLE. In September 2013, Sadie Coles HQ opened a space at 62 Kingly Street in Soho, in April 2021 a space at 8 Bury Street in St James’s and in October 2025 a third space in Mayfair: a six-storey Georgian townhouse at 17 Savile Row. ...
