🗓 May 15–Jun 27, 2026

📍 James Cohan

🎟️ FREE

✨ Fred Tomaselli's exhibition Blooms Disrupted at James Cohan in New York presents new resin paintings and New York Times collages in which the garden serves as his primary subject — a counterweight to the urgent rush of news and media. Inspired by Robert Irwin's gardens at the Getty, Tomaselli constructs imaginary botanical worlds of kaleidoscopic detail, collapsing distinctions between time, location, and season, while a new group of Times front pages replaces dominant headlines with stories about nature, climate, and immigration.

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... Read moreVisiting Fred Tomaselli’s Blooms Disrupted exhibition offers a refreshing experience of contemporary art that blends nature and media in unexpected ways. Tomaselli’s work stands out by transforming the everyday rush of headlines into a contemplative exploration of gardens and the natural world, providing a welcome pause from daily information overload. Inspired by Robert Irwin’s innovative gardens at the Getty, Tomaselli’s resin paintings invite viewers to immerse themselves in vivid, kaleidoscopic landscapes that defy conventional boundaries of time and place. This technique evokes a sense of timelessness, encouraging visitors to reflect on the interconnectedness of seasons, ecosystems, and human experience. One particularly striking aspect of the show is the reimagined New York Times front pages. By replacing traditional headlines with stories focused on nature, climate, and immigration, Tomaselli shifts attention to critical global themes often overshadowed by the urgent pace of news cycles. This artistic choice challenges viewers to reconsider how media prioritizes information and how the environment and migration are integral to our collective stories. Personal visits to the gallery have revealed how the intricate details in Tomaselli’s artwork reward close observation, revealing layers of symbolism and vibrant botanical imagery that captivate and inspire. The use of resin adds a glossy, almost ethereal quality that emphasizes the fragility and beauty of the subjects depicted. For art lovers based in New York or visitors planning their itinerary, the exhibition offers a meaningful encounter with a contemporary artist who melds ecological awareness with media critique. Attendance is free, making it accessible to a broad audience eager to engage with innovative art that speaks to pressing global concerns through the lens of garden imagery.