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Marlborough Gallery presents an exhibition by Red Grooms on the theme of New York

NEW YORK, NY.- Marlborough Gallery presents an exhibition by Red Grooms on the theme of New York. The exhibition comprises sculptures, installation pieces, and paintings spanning the years 1976 to 2011. The show opened September 21 and will continue through October 22, 2011. Since his first exhibition at Marlborough in 1976, titled Ruckus Manhattan, Grooms has staked his claim as one of America’s most original, inventive, and popular artists. New York is Grooms’ home base and this exhibition will include several key pieces about New York, such as works from Ruckus Manhattan, The Bus (1995), and Arbus at the Met (2007) along with new works never before exhibited. Cities have long been a source of inspiration for Grooms. His work is well-known for its witty commentaries on modern life and his affectionate yet satirical portrayals of urban culture. The exhibition features Porno Bookstore, Girls Girls Girls, a