The Seven Deadly Sins and The Seven Heavenly Virtues
Kebbel Villa•Feb 09, 2025 — Apr 06, 2025
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Seven years ago, American artists Raymond Pettibon and John Newsom were introduced to each other by Stella Schnabel at a brunch she hosted for artists and their children. Both of the artists have sons who attended the brunch as well. Pettibon’s son Bo and Newsom’s son Luke were 5 and 6 years old at the time they met. As they became friends quite fast, their relationship also led to an ever-developing artistic dialogue between Pettibon and Newsom. The exhibition at the Kebbel Villa will represent the two artists’ second shared exhibition together and the first institutional presentation in Europe.
Expanding on the artists’ first joint exhibition “Raymond Pettibon / John Newsom: Classical Elements” presented at COUNTY Gallery, Palm Beach in 2022, the artists chose another timeless theme to tackle and portray for their exhibition at the Kebbel Villa. From the classical elements to the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues, Pettibon and Newsom share a respectful...More
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The Seven Deadly Sins and The Seven Heavenly Virtues
Kebbel Villa•Feb 09, 2025 — Apr 06, 2025
Press Release
Seven years ago, American artists Raymond Pettibon and John Newsom were introduced to each other by Stella Schnabel at a brunch she hosted for artists and their children. Both of the artists have sons who attended the brunch as well. Pettibon’s son Bo and Newsom’s son Luke were 5 and 6 years old at the time they met. As they became friends quite fast, their relationship also led to an ever-developing artistic dialogue between Pettibon and Newsom. The exhibition at the Kebbel Villa will represent the two artists’ second shared exhibition together and the first institutional presentation in Europe.
Expanding on the artists’ first joint exhibition “Raymond Pettibon / John Newsom: Classical Elements” presented at COUNTY Gallery, Palm Beach in 2022, the artists chose another timeless theme to tackle and portray for their exhibition at the Kebbel Villa. From the classical elements to the seven deadly sins and the seven heavenly virtues, Pettibon and Newsom share a respectful...More