Thomas Trosch at FREDERICKS & FREISER Robert Ryman at DAVID ZWIRNER

James Kalm sometimes indulges in what the Situationist Internationalists called the dérive (to drift), as he wanders aimlessly through Downtown Manhattan. On this occasion, his pedaling paid off, when he came upon an unexpected opening of “New Paintings by Thomas Trosch” at Fredericks & Freiser. These paint encrusted works depict glamourous ladies of culture, as they visit galleries, studios and social galas, all in the pursuit of artistic panache. Drifting on, your correspondent continues southward and stops in for what might, on first consideration, appear as an exhibition from the other end of the aesthetic spectrum “Robert Ryman 1961-1964” at David Zwirner. Ryman achieved his major recognition in the late 1960s early 1970s, but many of his painterly innovations were forecast in these early works. This show gives viewers a chance to witness the early developments that lead Ryman to be considered one of the founders of Minimal/conceptual painting. This program was recorded January 25, 2024. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk

[@barbarasenglaub1655]

The early Ryman paintings are exquisite! Thank you James and Kate!

[@jameswarhol442]

The TT show was just amazing. For me it had kind of a Joan Synder fuses a Martin Wrong vibe. Nice juxtaposition of light sketchy areas with the chunky impasto parts.

[@gavinyates9189]

Thank you Kate, thank you everybody.

[@urbangardener66]

Love the early Ryman paintings! So interesting to see the evolution of ideas, both small and large scale. Thank you James and Kate!

[@kimwilkie9819]

Thank you Kate!

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

Loved the rymans.. beautiful textures and colours..

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Thank you Kate! ❤

[@RonaldGosses]

Very AWESOME ! Thanks for showing.

[@robinlindberg6339]

Thank you Kate, thank you James. Much Love

[@AlexStolyarov-f9s]

Such wonderful painter, TT, just the way he moves paint around! And Ryman! Amazing! One of your best video reports!

[@juliamargaretcameron]

Wow. I wonder if this is one of your best installments ever. Thank you so much James Kalm ! Tho different- two such warm hearted, generous painters. Seeing this brings back the love of painting and renewed confidence it is alive and well.

[@jameskalmroughcut]

Thanks @juliamargaretcameron for the kind words. If you're lucky, sometimes, things just fall into the right place. Then there are other times...JK

[@RobertVincentHarris]

I am Attracted to the colors, Textures... Bravo Thomas.

[@nt2000]

Thank you so much!

[@INTERpEST]

11:39 ff.: Very well put by James. Very appealing to me. Wow, beautiful.

[@tonsfocus]

As is rarely the case, both of these shows had works that can imagine just falling in love with on a daily basis were they hanging on my walls. Just wonderful. Thank you James & Kate!

[@albertinsinger7443]

Thanks

[@dougthoms8958]

Trosch is new to me and I AM IN LOVE!

[@jameskalmroughcut]

If you're interested, and you have time check out a couple of other Trosch vids from the past: Thomas Trosch Spring in Park Lane at FREDERICKS & FREISER GALLERY kzbin.info/www/bejne/qovQd6lmdtx5hrssi=gZOsSOt7YPr3jdU_ and Thomas Trosch Paintings New and Old at FREDERICKS & FREISER kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5XVpGRohr96Y80si=p3jdI0JVSI57CJ8o

[@RonSchira]

Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, I gasped at one of the Rymans. Both shows, very impressive!

[@sooperd00p]

What a great painter and exhibition. You should upload a seperate commentary track.

[@carolynmullet1726]

Ryman--fantastic work!

[@sublimeister9630]

Trosch’s work is reminiscent Stael with figuration and assorted symbols… Fascinating how Ryman can invent a style and spin it off endlessly… 🙏🏼😊

[@edwardferry8247]

The Ryman exhibition is a rare one, thank you for sharing it. Will they be coming to market soon, perhaps?

[@jameskalmroughcut]

In the press release the say that many of these works are from the Greenwich Collection: "The Greenwich Collection is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization founded by Robert Ryman in 1987. The foundation is dedicated to preserving the integrity and enhancing the understanding of Robert Ryman’s work."

[@edwardferry8247]

@@jameskalmroughcut many thanks indeed.

[@yorgosGreece]

Robert Ryman is a biomorphic painter!!

[@richardmundy4288]

A little Matisseish...like it.

[@juliamargaretcameron]

If not mistaken- wasn't Ryman also a musician or at least a jazz lover ? When gazing at these - especially for their rhythm one is curious what he listened to ?

[@jameskalmroughcut]

Yes, Robert Ryman came to New York hoping to be a jazz sax player. One of his first jobs was, working as a guard at the Museum of Modern Art, where he met other people who were young artists and critics...JK

[@David-jasp]

Somebody at the gallery show doesn't know how to use their inside voice it seems.

[@pamzavada5269]

😅😅😂 "inside voice"!! Love it!

[@sooperd00p]

Jungle people.

[@tomc7376]

LOL, if only that James Kalm dude would STFU so we could eavesdrop on Mr. Shouty! Oh, yeah, thank you Kate! 🙂

[@richardmundy4288]

My apologies, you brought Matisse up further along in the video.

[@SeanSFM]

Who was the musical guest?

[@jameskalmroughcut]

Sorry, I didn't get the name...JK

[@royalslim2024]

Cool shows crappy music

[@royalslim2024]

No really crappy music

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

Another terrible busker in nyc..