Peter Saul: Murder in the Kitchen, Early Works: Michael Werner Gallery, New York, NY

Michael Werner Gallery, New York is pleased to present Peter Saul: Murder in the Kitchen, Early Works, featuring paintings and works on paper from 1959 to 1966. The exhibition charts the artist’s development as he emerges as one of the most original voices in 20th century American painting.

Peter Saul (b. 1934) has a career that spans over 60 years and a body of work that is difficult to categorize, particularly since he never wanted to belong to any artistic group. After graduating from art school in 1956, Saul moved to Europe, leaving an oppressive America steeped in McCarthyism with the intention of never returning. While abroad, Saul followed what he thought was expected of an artist and painted abstract works, but ultimately he wanted to create a signature style of his own.