LewAllen Galleries initiates 2026 – its 50th anniversary year – with a group exhibition that focuses on New York Abstraction, featuring the work of Norman Carton (1908-1980), Edward Zutrau (1922-1993), Jack Roth (1927-2004), Dan Christensen (1942-2007) and Katherine Porter (1941 - 2024).

This illuminating presentation reflects on the significance of Abstraction in American art by looking at the works of these five artists who, at some point during their careers, worked in New York City. In each of their own personal ways, the works of these artists demonstrate the basic tenets of abstract art. Their works are conceived to be singular and, as with all abstract art, do not strive to imitate a particular subject matter or attempt fidelity to a recognizable narrative. As scholars of abstraction have noted, abstract art is, finally, art that “looks like nothing but itself.”

The exhibition opens remains on view through January 31, 2026.