“The precise role of the artist, then, is to illuminate that darkness, blaze roads through vast forests, so that we will not, in all our doing, lose sight of its purpose, which is, after all, to make the world a more human dwelling place.”
– James Baldwin
Jonas Leriche
The Art of Becoming
Opening Reception
27 March, 2026
Hilton Contemporary
River North
Numéraire Future Trends
Hilton Contemporary hosts renowned Dubai collectors
At the 17th edition of Abu Dhabi Art, renowned Dubai collectors Charles and Philippe Al Sidaoui of The Yes Collection joined Numéraire Future Trends CEO, Dr. Marsha Lipton in Hilton Contemporary’s booth, to share with our audience their journey into collecting and to take part in a focused discussion on what it means to be responsible stewards of the artworks in their care.
Jacob Gils
Movement is a series which combines a strong aesthetic point of view with meticulous attention to technical detail. As the title indicates, the series is concerned with giving shape to temporal and spatial aspects inherent in all visual experience.
Introducing Sophie Matisse
Internationally known contemporary artist Sophie Matisse gained notoriety by creating a series of old master paintings by erasing the main figures. In her 2012 series, It’s Time, she lets go entirely of any references to art history. Exploring new imagery, even at times reorienting words, the collage like paintings are filled with calligraphy displaying photographic images of luxury brand watch faces, suggesting the continual passage of change.
New works by David Yarrow
Recently released photographs now available at Hilton Contemporary.
Reborn Into The Water
Heydar Aliyev Center Bake, Azerbaijan
Reborn into the Water is an upcoming solo exhibition by acclaimed American sculptor Carole Feuerman at the iconic Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, running from January 16, 2026, through early 2027, featuring over 30 hyper-realistic water-themed sculptures that explore themes of transformation, renewal, and the human body in water, showcased within the center’s fluid architecture designed by Zaha Hadid.
Review by Newcity Art
David Yarrow's Photographs Tell Layered Narratives
In a day and age where practically everyone has a camera in their back pocket, fine-art photographers have to find a way to stand out. David Yarrow, British photographer and former financier, has managed to make his photographs demand your attention, whether it’s an elephant with the largest tusks, a wolf in downtown Chicago, or Cindy Crawford driving a 953 Ferrari 250 MM Vignale Spyder with a plane ominously hanging above.
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