Jaume Plensa is the sculptor behind some of the world's most photographed public faces, and here three of his stretched, dreamlike portraits of women from his Barcelona community tower over visitors in painted bronze. Mural-size charcoal portraits drawn straight onto the walls surround them, so the room reads as one quiet installation. If you are on the Upper East Side for the Breuer fair, this is a calm, beautiful detour.
What to expect
Expect a single, contemplative second-floor room: three tall painted-bronze sculptures you can walk between, echoed by large charcoal portraits drawn across the walls. It is a short visit, but the pairing of sculpture and drawing rewards slowing down and circling the room.
Good to know
- The gallery is on the second floor at 1018 Madison Avenue, near 79th Street.
- Take the 6 train to 77th Street.
- A quick stop that pairs with Independent 20th Century and the Gagosian Duchamp show nearby.
- Good for sculpture fans and anyone who knows Plensa's public works.
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Common questions
How long is the Plensa show on view?
Sep 23 through Dec 19, 2026.
What is in the exhibition?
Three painted-bronze portraits titled Remote (Yolandita), Serene (Ita) and Ethereal (Martina), plus site-specific wall drawings.
Who presents it?
GRAY, co-presenting with Galerie Lelong.
