Words like “influence,” “engagement,” and “impact” have taken on new life in the 21st century, calling to mind temporary barometers of attention rather than the active cultivation of legacy. To answer this question, Tierney and co-organizer Adam Sheffer sourced artwork from contemporary artists who have cultivated lasting careers through mentorship and exchange including Diane Burko, Yayoi Kusama, Wangechi Mutu, and Amy Sillman.
Know Before You Go: The show arrives just a few months after the gallery celebrated its 15-year anniversary with a relocation from the Bowery to Tribeca.
