Pace Gallery Hosts Discussion on Paul Thek Exhibition in New York
The Facts
On July 6, 2026, Pace Gallery announced a live conversation held in celebration of the opening of "Paul Thek: Dream of Vanishing," on view at Pace in New York through August 14, 2026. The discussion featured Andrew Durbin, Elisabeth Sussman, Alex Da Corte, and Lynn Zelevansky, drawing inspiration from Thek's paintings, sculptures, and drawings in the exhibition. The conversation was co-presented by Pace Live and The Watermill Center, moderated by Pace's Chief Curator Oliver Shultz.
The Signal
This event underscores Pace's commitment to contextualizing historical artists within contemporary discourse, particularly Paul Thek, whose interdisciplinary practice bridges sculpture, painting, and installation. For collectors and curators, the exhibition and conversation signal Thek's continued relevance and potential market reassessment, as his work remains relatively undervalued compared to peers. The involvement of Durbin, whose forthcoming biography on Thek and Peter Hujar adds scholarly weight, suggests a deepening institutional and academic interest that may influence future acquisition trends and exhibition programming.
- Artists: Paul Thek
- People: Andrew Durbin, Elisabeth Sussman, Alex Da Corte, Lynn Zelevansky, Oliver Shultz
- Galleries: Pace Gallery
- Locations: New York
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