In March 2024, Christopher Wool‘s survey, See Stop Run, opened on the entire 19th floor of an empty space in the financial district. Wool picked this spot to break free from the sterile “white cube” galleries. The city’s skyline, seen through expansive windows, becomes part of the exhibition.
Curated with Anne Pontégnie, the show places Wool’s work in a dynamic setting where art and environment meld. It highlights his intricate process and the interplay between painting, sculpture, photography, and mosaic. The show’s dark and gritty atmosphere harks back to Wool’s beginnings, evoking a time when much of the city was desolate and ripe for artists to reclaim as described by Spike Art Magazine.
Walking through the expansive, raw space feels like stepping inside Wool’s bleak vision, sharing his perspective. The over 70 works on display—ranging from paintings and drawings to photographs, prints, and a giant mosaic—chart his progress since his 2013 Guggenheim retrospective, with a few 1990s pieces included. Wool’s themes are consistent, yet he seems more at home with his discontent.
This marks Wool’s biggest exhibition since 2014 and is open to the public until July 31, 2024 at the address below. Head to the exhibition’s website for more information.
See Stop Run
101 Greenwich Street,
New York, NY 10006
