A Reappraisal of New York’s Artful ’80s Gathers the Era’s Winners

The exhibition "A Reappraisal of New York's Artful '80s" at Lévy Gorvy Dayan gallery in New York City is a retrospective of the influential artists who shaped the art scene in the 1980s. The show features works by renowned figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Julian Schnabel, and Cindy Sherman, among others. The exhibition aims to reassess the significance and impact of these artists during the formative decade of the 1980s in New York. The curation of the show is a collaborative effort, with Mary Boone, a prominent art dealer from the era, serving as a co-curator. This involvement reflects the exhibition's goal of revisiting and reevaluating the artistic movements and trends that defined the 1980s in the city. The exhibition provides an opportunity for audiences to engage with the groundbreaking works and the cultural context that surrounded the artistic community in New York during this pivotal period, offering a comprehensive perspective on the lasting influence of these artists and the artistic landscape of the 1980s.