Abstract composition with layered geometric shapes in deep violet, indigo, and soft lavender tones, evoking a contemporary gallery atmosphere

Current & Upcoming Shows

Discover exhibitions featuring re-emerging older professional artists, selected for the quality and impact of their work.

548 West 28th Street, #53 A program of the Carter Burden Center

On View Now

Explore the latest exhibitions at the gallery. Each show celebrates the vision and craft of re-emerging professional artists.

Dark atmospheric composition with layered textures in charcoal, slate, and muted midnight blue, suggesting nocturnal depth

The Night

Edward Fausty

A compelling exploration of nocturnal landscapes and the interplay of shadow and subtle light, reflecting Fausty's distinctive photographic vision.

Announced March 26
Sculptural forms in earthy gray and warm stone tones, suggesting organic carved surfaces and natural textures

Creek Granite Sculptures

Rod Recor

Works in granite that draw on the raw beauty of natural stone, balancing weight, form, and surface in each carved piece.

Announced March 26
Luminous abstract composition with soft gradients of lavender, pale gold, and ivory, conveying a sense of transcendence

Vision Beyond

Kiyoko Sakai

An exhibition that reaches past the visible, inviting viewers into a contemplative space shaped by Sakai's refined painterly language.

Announced March 26

Upcoming Exhibitions

The gallery regularly presents new solo and group shows. Check back for announcements or visit the artists page to browse portfolios.

Interested in Exhibiting?

The Carter Burden Gallery welcomes submissions from re-emerging older professional artists. Work is evaluated based on quality and impact.

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The gallery presents a thoughtfully curated program dedicated to re-emerging older professional artists whose work demonstrates sustained quality and creative impact. Many of these artists have dedicated decades to their craft, yet their careers were interrupted or delayed by life circumstances, family obligations, or other professional paths. The exhibitions offer these accomplished makers a vital platform to share their mature visions with a contemporary audience. Each show is selected not for novelty or market trends but for the genuine depth, technical mastery, and emotional resonance found in the work. Visitors encounter art that carries the weight of lived experience, refined over years of practice and quiet perseverance. The result is an intimate, powerful dialogue between the artist and the viewer.

Currently on view is a solo exhibition featuring the distinctive photographic vision of Edward Fausty, whose work explores nocturnal landscapes and the subtle play of shadow and light after dark. Fausty's photographs capture the quiet drama of nighttime scenes, revealing textures and atmospheres that are often overlooked in the brightness of day. The images invite contemplation of how darkness transforms familiar places into mysterious, layered compositions. His approach demonstrates a deep understanding of light's behavior in low-light conditions, producing prints that feel both meditative and quietly cinematic. The exhibition continues the gallery's tradition of presenting artists whose mature perspectives enrich our understanding of the world, offering viewers a chance to slow down and see the night through an experienced eye.

Upcoming programming includes a presentation of granite sculptures by Rod Recor, whose work in stone reflects a lifelong engagement with material, form, and the natural world. Recor's sculptures emerge from a deep respect for the physical properties of granite, a material known for its durability and weight. Through careful carving and shaping, he transforms rough stone into flowing, organic forms that seem to defy their heavy origins. The exhibition will offer visitors a chance to experience sculpture that balances strength with grace, permanence with movement. This show, like all exhibitions at the gallery, underscores the value of artistic maturity and the unique contributions of artists who continue to create and evolve throughout their lives.

Recent Highlights

A look back at notable exhibitions from the gallery's programming.

Flat vector illustration of a serene gallery wall with framed artworks in muted greens, warm ochres, and soft cream tones

Recent Paintings

Joan Mellon & Lester Rapaport

A joint presentation of recent works by two accomplished painters, featured in January 2015 and covered by ARTslant and Art Critical.

January 2015
Collage-like composition with layered paper textures in terracotta, faded rose, and parchment tones, suggesting narrative depth

Tapadas, Saints and Other Heroines

Kathy Bruce

An evocative series exploring themes of concealment, identity, and feminine archetypes through mixed-media works.

January 2015
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