Olney Gleason

About the Presentation
Olney Gleason will present work by Elaine De Kooning in a solo presentation at Independent 20th Century. Elaine de Kooning (1918-1989) is recognized as a key figure of the New York School, although she was never defined by it. Tracing the artist’s evolving engagement with representation and gesture within and beyond Abstract Expressionism, the presentation will highlight De Kooning’s distinctive balance of close observation and painterly spontaneity, positioning her as a central yet singular figure of postwar American painting.

About the Gallery
Olney Gleason was founded by Nicholas Olney and Eric Gleason in 2025. Across two locations in Chelsea, New York, the gallery presents exhibitions that bring international contemporary artists into dialogue with practices that have shaped the last century of art history. Spanning generations and media, the program is grounded in the gallery’s commitment to long-term artist representation and highly-researched exhibitions.

Anchored by a 3,000-square-foot main gallery illuminated by 28 skylights, the building also features a rooftop sculpture garden. In addition to its headquarters at 509 West 27th Street, Olney Gleason maintains a second space at 297 Tenth Avenue, enabling the presentation of concurrent exhibitions that support a broad range of artistic practices. The gallery also produces presentations at select international art fairs and in public contexts worldwide.