Raymond Saunders Paints Outside the Lines in Chelsea and Tribeca

Raymond Saunders’s art isn’t just seen—it’s encountered, layered with the textures of city life and the urgency of social commentary. As David Zwirner and Andrew Kreps Gallery join forces to co-represent him, Saunders’s four-decade journey comes into focus through a sweeping two-part exhibition, “Post No Bills.” Saunders’s signature style fuses expressive brushwork, sharp minimalist forms, and urban detritus, creating works that feel both spontaneous and deeply intentional. His pieces often include found objects, echoing the rhythms and grit of the streets. His 1967 pamphlet, Black Is a Color, boldly argued for the autonomy of Black artists, challenging the art world’s tendency to confine identity within narrow expectations. Over the years, Saunders’s work has appeared in landmark exhibitions that map the evolving landscape of American art and race. With new and rarely seen works now on view, Saunders’s art continues to spark conversation—reminding us that boundaries in art, much like in life, are meant to be questioned. #RaymondSaunders #ContemporaryArt #BlackArtists #Culture