33rd Annual International Juried Show

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Chelsea, New York:  Viridian Artists gallery is pleased to present our 33rd Annual International Juried Exhibition curated by Jim Kempner of Jim Kempner Fine Art.  The exhibition opens Tuesday, July 15 and continues through Saturday, August 9, 2025 with an Opening Reception to be held Thursday, July 17 from 6 to 8pm.  We are excited to present these artworks that show a wonderful array of talent, technique, and vision.  

Jim Kempner of Jim Kempner Fine Art is unique among gallerists in that he exhibits both contemporary and modern masters, such as Robert Rauschenberg and Helen Frankenthaler as well as mid-career art stars (i.e. Derrick Adams and Cecilly Brown) while also representing over 20 painters, photographers, and sculptors, many of whom are not well known.  In his understanding and curation of art he demonstrates that what determines that which is great in art tends to stand with the viewer.  Kempner also enjoys spoofing the artworld in his wonderful video series, “The Madness of Art”, and also with his postcards portraying himself as Mona Lisa, Warhol, and a host of other artworld masterpieces. 

As always, Viridian makes a concerted effort to expand the opportunities for outstanding artists’ work to be seen and exhibited. In consequence of this, the gallery director, Christopher Heffernan, has also selected artwork from those submitted which will be viewable as the “Director’s Choice” digital presentation. The Viridian Artists gallery believes that it is important to demonstrate that curatorial choices have many different avenues and pathways and can be explored through varying aesthetics.