Selections

Twentieth- and twenty-first-century paintings by Frankenthaler, de Kooning, Fadojutimi, and Wood, presented during Art Basel 2026.

Why go

The show pairs canonical postwar abstraction—Frankenthaler's Color Field work and de Kooning's late style—with contemporary painters like Fadojutimi and Wood, offering a concise survey of painting's evolving relationship to color, gesture, and representation across generations.

What to expect

Paintings ranging from Frankenthaler's expansive 1978 *Jockey* to de Kooning's 1984 untitled work and Fadojutimi's large-scale 2026 canvas, alongside Wood's still-life compositions. Works explore abstraction, natural imagery, and the interplay of color and form.

Things to know

• Helen Frankenthaler's *Jockey* (1978) exemplifies her shift to acrylic and large flat areas of pigment in Color Field painting.
• Willem de Kooning's 1984 *No title* features the focused palette and pale ground characteristic of his late style.
• Jadé Fadojutimi's 2026 work combines oil, acrylic, and oil pastel across two parts, measuring 98½ × 137⅞ inches.
• Jonas Wood's *Fruit on Wood* (2026) depicts a tabletop still life combining art historical references with everyday imagery.
• The presentation extends Gagosian's Art Basel 2026 participation, which includes a multi-artist booth and historical works by Chris Burden a
• Gallery location: Rheinsprung 1, a short walk from Messe Basel.

Plan your visit

Opening reception Monday, June 15, 4–8pm. Gallery hours Tuesday–Saturday 10–6. During Art Basel: June 15 (4–8pm), June 16 (10am–9pm), June 17 (10am–8pm), June 18–21 (10am–7pm). Contact: +41 61 262 00 80 or basel@gagosian.com.