Henry Swanson
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Henry Swanson (b. 1993) is a Postwar and Contemporary artist and oil painter living and working in Brooklyn. His work is inspired by cartoons, comics, and his childhood growing up in Dallas.
Swanson’s paintings often feature vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and a playful yet introspective, reflecting his deep engagement with both personal memory and wider cultural narratives.
“I like the thought of introducing the viewer to something that doesn’t feel like outright pop. The speed of the image in today’s platforms makes the notion of pop feel obsolete in a way that feels reassuring somehow, I’m in the library, the movie theater, the kitchen, the living room, the 1970s, international and hyper local all at once from the platform of the internet which, all at once, can feel incredibly obsolete but infinitely relaxing. To be a part of everybody’s everything can be horrible but to paint something so banal like a plate of fish and have someone go ‘I know exactly where you sourced that’ – is almost the perfect reaction whether they loved or hated the work.”
-Henry Swanson
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Solo Exhibitions
2024
Low Hanging Fruit(upcoming)
Plan X Gallery | Milan, Italy | opening 24 Oct 2024
2023
In the Nosebleeds
Ross+Kramer Gallery | New York, NY | 22 Jun - 27 Jul 2023
The Complete Box Set
Anthony Gallery @ Expo Chicago | Chicago, IL | 13-16 Apr 2023
2022
Thorns in the Manger
Anthony Gallery | Chicago, IL | 2 Jun – 2 Jul 2022
2021
Ankle Biter
Wadström Tönnheim Gallery | Marbella, Spain | 11 Jul – 19 Sep 2021
2019
It’s Bigger in Person
Massey Klein Gallery | New York, NY | 17 May – 16 Jun 2019
2018
Snoopy Tattoo
Kime Contemporary | Indianapolis, IN | 6 Jul – 4 Aug 2018
My Mom Can Drive If Your Mom Can Pick Up
Anna Zorina Gallery | New York, NY | 11 Jan – 10 Feb 2018
2017
Mad Festive
Goss-Michael Foundation | Dallas, TX | 15 Jul – 4 Aug 2017
L'OhNO Magasine Presents: Henry Swanson
Brake and Clutch Supply | Dallas, TX | 2017
2015
Cohesion
Zhen Music and Arts Institute | Dallas, TX | 2015
Group Exhibitions
2024
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Gallery Anthony | Chicago, IL | 24 May 2024
2023
Sole Perspective
Nike + Easy Otabor @ Art Basel Miami 2023 | Miami, FL | 8-10 Dec 2023
Freedom of Choice
TW Gallery | West Palm Beach, FL | 5 Dec 2023
Brick by Brick
Ross+Kramer Gallery | New York, NY | Nov 2023
Tom Sachs Group Show
Tom Sachs | Aug 2023
Goosebumps
Anthony Gallery | Chicago, IL | Oct 26 - Nov 18, 2023
The View We Seek
Anthony Gallery | New York, NY | Aug 8 - Sep 17, 2023
2022
What It Could Be
Anthony Gallery | Chicago, IL | 22 Sep – 22 Oct 2022
Daniel Fleur, Henry Swanson & Matias di Carlo
Wadstrom Tonnheim Gallery @ VOLTA NY | New York, NY | 18-22 May 2022
70th Street Group Show
New York, NY | 4-12 Mar 2022
2021
The Privilege of Getting Together
Swivel Gallery | Brooklyn, NY | 15 Jul – 15 Aug 2021
2020
Arena
East Projects | New York, NY | 12 Feb – 8 Mar 2020
2019
GOSSAMER
At Large Gallery | Brooklyn, NY | 15 Jan – 16 Feb 2019
2018
Locals Only
Deadbolt Studio | Dallas, TX | 20 Oct – 20 Nov 2018
2015
New Texas Talent XXII at Craighead Green Gallery (Juried exhibition)
Craighead Green Gallery | Dallas, TX | Jul - Aug 2015
Strokes
Expose Gallery | Providence, RI
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