Thaddaeus Ropac Releases Joan Snyder 'Under the Influence' Episode
The Facts
On July 13, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac released a new episode of its 'Under the Influence' series featuring New York-based painter Joan Snyder. In the episode, Snyder discusses her artistic origins, citing her first encounter with Russian expressionist Alexej von Jawlensky's paintings and the ongoing influence of music—including Bach, Laurie Anderson, and Philip Glass—on her work. She also offers advice to young artists: 'Just keep breaking the rules.'
The Signal
The 'Under the Influence' series provides a platform for artists to reflect on their formative influences and creative processes, offering collectors and curators insight into the intellectual and emotional currents shaping contemporary practice. Snyder's episode underscores the gallery's commitment to contextualizing its represented artists within broader cultural and historical narratives, reinforcing the value of personal storytelling in an increasingly market-driven art world.
- Artists: Joan Snyder, Alexej von Jawlensky
- People: Joan Snyder, Alexej von Jawlensky, Bach, Laurie Anderson, Philip Glass
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
- Locations: New York
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