"My 2018 solo exhibition at White Columns was an unparalleled opportunity to share my imagination with the world." - Hugh Hayden
White Columns
Detail view of Briar Patch. The branches on the seat of the chairs and the surface of the attached desks shoot directly upwards. The chairs and desks are debarked, but the branches are not.
Hugh Hayden, Briar Patch, installation view, 2018

White Columns was founded in 1970 by a group of visionary artists in New York City. The organization – which was originally known as ‘112 Greene Street’ – would act as a catalyst for the subsequent ‘alternative art’ space movement of the 1970s and 1980s. Over the past six decades literally thousands of artists have benefitted from the early support of White Columns, many of whom would go on to change the course of art history.

Hugh Hayden had his debut exhibition at White Columns in 2018. His exhibition was one of the two inaugural exhibitions at the gallery’s current location.

As we reflect on our past, we hope you consider making a donation of any size to ensure White Columns’ continued independence and commitment to supporting artists.

 

“My 2018 solo exhibition at White Columns was an unparalleled opportunity to share my imagination with the world. The exhibition was my first solo exhibition and an opportunity for people to experience my ideas in person – it was a great launching pad in terms of visibility.

I ultimately wasn’t concerned with selling the work, it was more about materializing ambitious ideas and a platform to share them with friends, family and the public.”

Hugh Hayden

Alternate view of Hangers. The work is installed freestanding in the foyer of the gallery, and the entrance to the adjacent gallery is visible behind it.
Hugh Hayden, Hangers, installation view, 2018.

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91 Horatio Street
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