Pen + Brush

Pen + Brush Founded in 1894
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Supporting women & non-binary artists & writers Contemporary art gallery

04/13/2026

Our annual fundraising PARTY is Wednesday, May 13th.

Join us anytime from 6-10PM for an open bar (sponsored by ), 90’s music and set by Ashu Rai, resident DJ of Sholay Events’ long-running NYC-based South Asian LGBTQ+ dance party, “Desilicious”, and more.

Celebrate and support women artists. Purchase your ticket (or donation ticket) here:
https://www.store.penandbrush.org/event/pen-brush-annual-benefit

We are grateful to for spending the afternoon with our community to talk about her work and for continuing to champion ...
03/15/2026

We are grateful to for spending the afternoon with our community to talk about her work and for continuing to champion thoughtful writing about artists and culture!

Robin captivated a standing-room-only crowd here at Pen + Brush surrounding by the sharing stories from her lifetime spent loving art, observing, questioning, documenting, rooting, and expanding the lens of the cultural moment as it unfolds.

For those who missed the talk, a reminder that Robin has generously made more than 150 of her articles freely accessible through her online archive on her website, a remarkable resource for anyone who wants to better understand how our current field was shaped and how art, artists, and institutions grapple with, care for the conversations of our time.

There were so many rich, funny, humble, and deeply fascinating stories shared throughout the afternoon, but one of our favorite takeaways was Robin’s answer to artist question: “what helped you to overcome the barriers the often hold women back in the art world?” Robin answered: “you have to be braver than brave… and then be brave again.” Here’s to Robin and we may we all be this brave 🥂🥳!

Pen + Brush’s Executive Director, Dawn Delikat, featured in ! Thank you .bucalo for coming to the gallery during the ru...
03/13/2026

Pen + Brush’s Executive Director, Dawn Delikat, featured in ! Thank you .bucalo for coming to the gallery during the run of “Talkin’ about A Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi” and giving us your time, talent, and questions. Head to for the full article!

Get • “Innovation isn’t just about new models. It’s about relationships. Community is what sustains independent spaces. We’re not competing with the market. We’re offering an incubator that strengthens artists across generations and supports a shared, long-term commitment to the health of our cultural landscape.”

Discover the #43 NY Profile by .bucalo in conversation with , Executive Director and Chief Curator at . Find out more via the link in our stories.

"Two major biennials now unfold across Manhattan, each offering a distinct vision of what contemporary art can be when t...
03/11/2026

"Two major biennials now unfold across Manhattan, each offering a distinct vision of what contemporary art can be when the world itself feels unsettled. At the southern edge of the island, the Whitney Biennial occupies the luminous architecture of the Whitney Museum of American Art, continuing a tradition that has shaped the narrative of American art for nearly a century. Uptown, conversely, the Every Woman Biennial has taken hold inside the expansive galleries of Pen + Brush, where its sixth edition, SPECTALiA, radiates with a far more combustible and celebratory energy. " - Avalon Ashley Bellos

Thank you

Read the full, brilliant article here: https://bit.ly/41341bK

03/10/2026

Four decades on the front lines of art journalism. 🎨

Join us at Pen + Brush for a conversation with renowned art journalist Robin Cembalest—former executive editor of ARTnews—as she reflects on a career spent documenting and shaping the evolving art world.

On the occasion of her newly released archive of 150+ articles, Cembalest will share insights into the changing role of art journalism, cultural criticism, and what it means to navigate the art world today. Expect stories, perspective, and time for audience Q&A.

🕓 Doors: 4 PM
🎤 Program: 4:30 PM (45–60 minutes)

🎟️ General Admission: $10
💫 Supporter Ticket: $25

Come curious, bring your questions, and be part of the conversation.

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01/31/2026

One final night to celebrate Talkin’ Bout a Revolution — and we’re closing it the only way we know how: with conversation, community, and a party. 💘

Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Alpesh Kantilal Patel, featuring catalogue contributors Mona Eltahawy, Pamela Sneed, Hrag Vartanian, and artist Pyaari Azaadi, followed by a Galentine’s Day closing party at Pen + Brush.

🎶 A full-circle moment: DJ Ashu, who DJ’ed the original One Night in New York events, returns to DJ this Galentine’s — bridging past and present in the most joyful way.

📖 Exhibition catalogues available for purchase
📷 One Night in New York photo booklets are available
🖼️ Plus the opportunity to acquire a limited edition print of Seema As Blue Tara in the Time of the Parables

Come for the dialogue. Stay for the celebration.
Discussion and party. Revolution and joy.
RSVP via the link in our bio ✨

01/23/2026

Join Us for a Galentine's Day Celebration!

We are delighted to invite you to a Galentine's Day Celebration at Pen + Brush, marking the closing of our current exhibition, Talkin' Bout A Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi. This special event will feature an engaging panel discussion moderated by Alpesh Kantilal Patel (art historian, curator, critic, and Associate Professor of Art History at the Tyler School of Art), with esteemed contributors from the exhibition catalogue, including Mona Eltahawy (an award-winning writer focusing on Arab and Muslim issues and global feminism whose works have appeared in various publications including The Washington Post), Pamela Sneed (poet, performer, visual artist, and educator), Hrag Vartanian (arts writer, curator, and editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hyperallergic), and artist Pyaari Azaadi.

To culminate this festive occasion, we will be treated to a dance by Pampi that will kick off a DJ set by the talented DJ Ashu and Sholay Productions. Join us for an evening filled with celebration, camaraderie, and cultural dialogue!

Join us! https://bit.ly/4sTozQV

01/22/2026

Have you gotten your copy of Talkin' Bout a Revolution: Pyaari Azaadi exhibition catalogue? Did you know you can order it online and pick it up in person at Pen + Brush? Grab yours now!

https://bit.ly/4r87u3X

01/06/2026

Join us at Pen + Brush on Saturday, January 17th, from 4–6 PM to celebrate the launch of the exhibition catalogue Talkin’ Bout a Revolution, published in conjunction with Pyaari Azaadi’s solo exhibition, now extended through February 14, 2026.

The afternoon will feature a panel discussion with catalogue contributors Carmen Hermo, Lorraine and Alan Bressler Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and lawrence-minh bùi davis, curator of Asian Pacific American Studies. The discussion with reflect on Azaadi’s expansive practice, which bridges cultural memory, feminist politics, and collective resistance.

The newly released catalogue brings together commissioned essays by leading scholars, curators, and advocates from the art, social justice, and South Asian communities, offering critical insight into Azaadi’s work and its resonance across disciplines and movements.

The panel discussion will be followed by a catalogue launch celebration. Copies of the publication will be available for purchase.

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