Pop-up Gallery
Sep
19
to Nov 5

Pop-up Gallery

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We're popping up at 2242 Broadway, just north of 80th St.
Stop in to browse a hand‑picked selection from our collection!

Our pop-up exhibition will be open Tuesday–Saturday, roughly 1pm–7pm.
Hours may shift slightly day to day, so feel free to call before you visit—212-206-6872.
The end date of the pop-up is yet to be determined, so please reach out if you have any questions.

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Sep
26
to Oct 25
2026

Jim Watt | Marcus and Red

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"And Red! And Red! And Red! — I don’t even know what that means! What does ‘red’ mean to me? You mean scarlet? You mean crimson? You mean plum-mulberry-magenta-burgundy-salmon-carine-carnelian-coral? Anything but ‘red!’ What is ‘RED?!’"

—From the play RED, by John Logan.

Jim Kempner Fine Art presents Marcus and Red, an exhibition of oil paintings by Jim Watt that explores this very question. 

Marcus and Red will debut on Saturday, September 26th and will run through October 25th at Jim Kempner Fine Art in Chelsea. The artist will join us at the gallery for an opening reception on Saturday, September 26th from 6-8pm at 501 W 23rd Street (entrance is on 10th Avenue).

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Ten Perfect Guests: Jonathan Santlofer Book Launch
Sep
10
6:00 PM18:00
2026

Ten Perfect Guests: Jonathan Santlofer Book Launch

Join us at Jim Kempner Fine Art on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30pm as Jonathan Santlofer, artist, legal counterfeiter, and bestselling author, joins Bibliotheque and Jim Kempner Fine Art to talk about his newest novel, Ten Perfect Guests. Marrying the best of Agatha Christie with the psychological intensity of Alex Michaelides, this page-turning thriller pulls back the curtain on the art world’s hidden rivalries, secrets, and moral rot.

Jonathan will be joined in conversation by award-winning, bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates. The evening will include an author conversation, audience Q&A, book signing, and refreshments.

This is a ticketed, book-bundled event. Copies of Jonathan’s previous novels, The Last Mona Lisa and The Lost Van Gogh, will also be available for purchase, along with Joyce Carol Oates’s latest short story collection, The Frenzy.

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Deception Launch Party
Feb
12
to Feb 13
2026

Deception Launch Party

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Join us on Thursday, February 12th, from 6-8pm for the launch of LigoranoReese’s new fragrance, Deception, distilled from their public art installation Last Call – DemocracyICED of the word Democracy in ice on the National Mall last October sponsored by Up In Arms.

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Losing Control: John Cage x Ilona Golovina
May
8
to Jun 8
2025

Losing Control: John Cage x Ilona Golovina

Join us on May 8th, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM for the opening of Losing Control: John Cage x Ilona Golovina

This exhibition is a celebration of uncertainty. While John Cage traces stones without imposing order, Ilona Golovina allows clay, fire, and gravity to shape her forms. 

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Jim Watt | 100 Watercolors For The New Year
Dec
1
to Feb 2
2025

Jim Watt | 100 Watercolors For The New Year

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As we ring in 2025 Jim Watt will be completing 100 watercolors as a meditation on and celebration of the possibility of what's next. As paintings are completed they will become available for purchase. All paintings are 11x15", priced at $450 framed.

“The thing I love most about working with watercolors is that it requires getting comfortable with uncertainty. Intention, surprises and improvisation are happening all at once.”

>Click here for full list of works available

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Hand-carved Linoleum Reduction Process by Dave Lefner
Oct
12
to Oct 13
2024

Hand-carved Linoleum Reduction Process by Dave Lefner

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 Join us and artist Dave Lefner for a demonstration of his reduction linocuts.  Dave will share his process and explain the linoleum reduction technique, which was pioneered by Pablo Picasso.  A multi-colored image is printed using only one linoleum block, this process is rarely employed by artists working today because of its difficulty and precision.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about this fascinating printing process.  We hope to see you there.

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Jim Watt | New Paintings
Sep
26
to Oct 20
2024

Jim Watt | New Paintings

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Jim Watt | Recent Paintings now up until October 20th in conjunction with the launch of his new book, “Paintings | 2021-2023.”

The book highlights all of his paintings from the Liminal, Modal, and Rome Series. In addition, it includes an interview of Jim Kempner & Jim Watt, as well as writings from several influential people to Jim Watt.

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>Purchase a Signed Copy Here

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