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Spring's Awakening
March 13 - April 30, 2025
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Spring's Awakening

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    Spring's Awakening

    "I love flowers. They’re a joy, and they’re a way to talk about life."

    - Alex Katz

    Opening on March 13th at Guy Hepner, Spring’s Awakening presents an extraordinary collection of post-war and contemporary works, each centered around the themes of nature, renewal, and the transformative energy of spring. This thoughtfully curated exhibition features a dynamic roster of renowned artists, including Damien Hirst, Alex Katz, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jonas Wood, whose works collectively explore the profound impact of the natural world on artistic expression.

    Spring has long served as a powerful muse for artists, symbolizing rebirth, vitality, and the perpetual cycle of transformation. In Spring’s Awakening, this seasonal resurgence is captured through a diverse range of artistic interpretations—from Hirst’s meticulous studies of life and decay to Warhol’s bold, graphic depictions of flora, and Katz’s serene yet striking explorations of nature’s elegance. Each piece in the exhibition offers a distinct perspective, celebrating the interplay between light, color, and form that defines the season’s exuberance.

    Through bold floral abstractions, delicate botanical renderings, and imaginative reinterpretations of the natural world, Spring’s Awakening invites viewers to immerse themselves in the essence of the season. This exhibition is not merely a visual tribute to spring but a meditation on its deeper meaning—how renewal manifests in both nature and the creative process, and how the changing world continually inspires new artistic possibilities. Whether evoking nostalgia, joy, or contemplation, the works in Spring’s Awakening remind us of the enduring connection between art and the rhythms of life.

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  • Works
    • Keith Haring, Flowers Full Portfolio, 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers Full Portfolio, 1990
    • Keith Haring, Flowers 1 (Littmann PP. 165), 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers 1 (Littmann PP. 165), 1990
    • Keith Haring, Flowers 2 (Littmann PP. 166), 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers 2 (Littmann PP. 166), 1990
    • Keith Haring, Flowers 3 (Littmann PP. 166), 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers 3 (Littmann PP. 166), 1990
    • Keith Haring, Flowers 4 (Littmann PP. 167), 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers 4 (Littmann PP. 167), 1990
    • Keith Haring, Flowers 5 (Littmann PP. 167), 1990
      Keith Haring, Flowers 5 (Littmann PP. 167), 1990
    • Alex Katz, Peonies, 2021
      Alex Katz, Peonies, 2021
    • Alex Katz, Red Dogwood 1 , 2021
      Alex Katz, Red Dogwood 1 , 2021
    • Alex Katz, Red Dogwood 2, 2021
      Alex Katz, Red Dogwood 2, 2021
    • Alex Katz, Wildflowers 2, 2017
      Alex Katz, Wildflowers 2, 2017
    • Alex Katz, Purple Irises on White, 2023
      Alex Katz, Purple Irises on White, 2023
    • Alex Katz, Purple Irises on Red, 2023
      Alex Katz, Purple Irises on Red, 2023
    • Andy Warhol, Daily News F.S. IIIB 1, 1967
      Andy Warhol, Daily News F.S. IIIB 1, 1967
    • Jonas Wood, Birdcage XVI, 2011
      Jonas Wood, Birdcage XVI, 2011
    • Jonas Wood, Birdcage XX, 2011
      Jonas Wood, Birdcage XX, 2011
    • Jonas Wood, Matisse Pot 4, 2019-2020
      Jonas Wood, Matisse Pot 4, 2019-2020
    • Damien Hirst, Capricorn, 2009
      Damien Hirst, Capricorn, 2009
    • Damien Hirst, The Virtues Justice H9-1, 2021
      Damien Hirst, The Virtues Justice H9-1, 2021
    • Damien Hirst, The Virtues Politeness H9-4, 2021
      Damien Hirst, The Virtues Politeness H9-4, 2021
    • Jonas Wood, Untitled (Orchid), 2015
      Jonas Wood, Untitled (Orchid), 2015
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