Urban Life: Cities in Art

On view July - August, 2022

Cities and urban spaces have provided fertile ground for artistic inspiration, becoming a jumping off point for countless artists. One has only to look at the New York nocturnes of Georgia O’Keeffe or Charles Marville’s haunting photographs of Paris prior to Haussmann’s “renovations”, to see how cities can embed themselves into the imagination. The allure of the metropolitan continues into the current day, with artists continually making work that reflects city living.

In this juried virtual exhibition, a selection of artworks inspired by urbanity has been assembled. From photographs and paintings to digital, mixed media, and even sculptural works, this varied showcase leverages the excitement of urban life. Together, these artworks represent an array of contemporary interpretations of the city in art.

This exhibition is best viewed on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. Descriptions were provided by the artists. All sales are to be handled by the respective artists with no commission being charged. Sizes listed are presented in height-by-width format. Click on each image for a larger view, and follow the links below each artwork to visit artists’ websites and Instagrams. For questions about this show, to learn more about any of the works included, or to join my mailing list to learn about future open calls for art, please email michael@michaelrosefineart.com.

Thank you for viewing this exhibition!
-Michael Rose, Juror