CONTEMPORARY NEW YORK

  • 11 February - 5 March
  • New York

Contemporary New York brings together the defining art and design of today, from works by Frank West and Olga de Amaral to Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Bill Taylor and Max Ernst. Anchored by the collections of Barbara Jakobson and Janie C. Lee, the series spans painting, works on paper, prints and design, pairing museum-quality highlights with accessible discoveries and an unprecedented number of no reserve lots. Together, these works reflect a contemporary moment shaped by new voices, expanded perspectives and how art is lived with.

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A pop art image featuring four colorful flowers on a green grassy background.

Contemporary Edition: New York

17-26 FEB

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An abstract painting featuring swirling, jagged shapes and a central orb with soft blue gradients.

Post War to Present

26 FEB

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A detailed drawing of a lush, green landscape with mountains, ancient ruins, and a winding river.

Outsider Art

11-27 FEB

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An abstract painting with vibrant pink, green, blue, and yellow shapes and brushstrokes.

First Open | Post-War & Contemporary Art

17-27 FEB

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A person in a patterned dress sits on a modern chair beside tables, a lamp, and a large vase of flowers.

Temple of Style: The Barbara Jakobson Collection

18 FEB - 4 MAR

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Six pink chairs with wooden frames are arranged in a loose circle on a white background.

Modern Collector: Design and Tiffany

19 FEB - 5 MAR

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Image credits:
© Richard Prince
© 2026 Alex Katz / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
© José Zanine Caldas
© Claude Conover
© Maja Ruznic
© Myron Stout
© 2026 Betty Parsons and William P. Rayner Foundation
© 2026 Richard Diebenkorn Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
© Estate of Martín Ramírez
© Anna Zemánková
© Giuseppe Ostuni
© 2026 Lois Dodd / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
© 2026 David Novros / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York