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SCNY Humans26 : New York figurative exhibition

Exhibit & Sale

Date

May 12 - Jun 5, 2026

Location

skylight gallery

Exhibition Hours

Tuesday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Admission

Open to the public
Free to attend

A woman reclines on a sofa in a dimly lit room. Text reads "HUMANS 26" with art exhibition dates May 12 to June 5 and the tagline, "In this art exhibition, we take a look at ourselves.

Salmagundi Club presents a showcase of exceptional contemporary figurative art. Situated in the heart of New York City’s vibrant art world, the SCNY Humans26 is an overview of representational art that focuses on the human figure and face, as seen in the context of New York City and contemporary life.

This array of painting, photography, drawing, and sculpture, explores themes of portraiture, nudes, clothed figures, and narratives that center on the human form.

Reception

May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception is open to the public
RSVP required to attend

Free soft drinks and platters
Drinks for sale in Wiggins bar
(card only, no cash)

Artworks for Sale

Salmagundi Club members get 10% off with use of their discount code during checkout. If you’re a Club member and do not have your discount code handy, you may request the code by emailing info@salmagundi.org or calling us at (212) 255-7740.

A woman applies lipstick while holding a cigarette, standing against a wall covered in colorful graffiti and tags.

Aleksander K Betko [NM] : Once Upon A Time In America

A close-up of a person's face showing their eyes, nose, and lips, with one finger touching their lower lip.

Allison Kroll [NM] : Lip Touch

$2,500

A bronze bust sculpture of an older person with short hair, prominent facial features, and a single earring, displayed on a metal stand against a neutral background.

Anthony Randolph Riotto [RA 2022] : Donna

$1,800

A person with pale skin lies on their side, body partially curled and facing away from the camera, in a minimal and softly lit setting.

Asael Dror [NM] : Reclining Sideways — from the Lines and Curves series

$950

A person in pajamas stands at an open refrigerator door in a kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and various notes and drawings on the fridge.

Basia Tov [NM] : Kitchen

$2,850

A partially obscured nude figure is seen behind semi-transparent, wrinkled fabric with blue and green lighting effects.

A framed photograph of a partially obscured nude figure, featuring abstract light and shadow effects, is propped against the corner of a beige wall on a carpeted floor.

Brian E Bailey [RA 2025] : The Ring

$8,500

A person pulls a dark purple blanket over their eyes, partially covering their face, with only their mouth and hands visible.

Carolyn C. S. Kleinberger [NRA 2025] : Playful Esther

$750

A painted portrait of a woman with dark hair looking down, partially obscured by abstract gray brushstrokes covering the background and parts of her figure.

Charity Henderson [JR RA 2015] : Veil

$2,000

Portrait painting of an older person wearing a red hat and a brown fur collar, with a neutral gray background.

Charles Foxgrover [NM] : Kathy in a Red Hat

$1,500

A bearded man in overalls and a hoodie stands on a city street holding papers in one hand, with a dog at his side and pedestrians crossing in the background.

Christopher Z Zhang [NRA 2010] : Crossing

A marble sculpture of a seated female figure partially draped in fabric, with her head turned to the left and her right hand resting behind her.

Chuong H Pham [NM] : Memories

$2,500

A person with a red headwrap and hoop earrings looks at the camera, wearing a dark t-shirt with a yellow design. The image is mostly grayscale except for the headwrap.

Diana Kay Kirkpatrick [NM] : Ruby Slipper

A seated person with short blond hair, wearing a white shirt and patterned scarf, poses against a dark background with flowers nearby.

Elena Bria [SCH NRA 2022] : Victor

A nude woman with short dark hair stands holding a stick, wearing an open patterned shirt over one shoulder, with a shadow cast on the wall behind her.

Eric van der Vlugt [NM] : Stories #11, First She Takes Manhattan…

$7,500

A person in an orange hoodie and beige pants sits on the floor, leaning to the side with one hand on their head. Paint tubes are on the floor nearby.

Fang Sullivan [RA 2022] : A fiery Embrace

$1,500

A man wearing a gray beanie, dark scarf, and red sweater stands outdoors in a snowy, wooded landscape, looking thoughtfully into the distance.

Francis Nguyen [NM] : Snow Day

$2,000

A seated nude woman with long hair wears a red floral shawl, partially draped over her body, against a plain gold background.

Gail Postal [NM] : Maria

$9,000

Garin J Baker [NRA 2019] : Man from Senigal

$9,000

A realistic pencil and charcoal portrait drawing of a woman with long hair, wearing a patterned shirt, on a neutral-toned background.

Gary Godbee [NM] : Batgirl (Michelle)

$1,500

Two people dressed in winter clothing; one wears a pink hat with a green star and headphones, the other wears a dark hood and an orange scarf.

James Xavier Barbour [RA 2022-2025] : Close To Midnight

$5,500

A man in a worn t-shirt and backward cap stands holding a camera and wearing another camera around his neck, looking ahead with a serious expression.

Jamie Cassaboon [NM] : Photographer #1

A painted portrait of a woman with curly hair wearing a blue dress with gold trim, gazing to the side against a neutral background.

Jane Manco [NRA 2017] : A Time Not Her Own

$2,500

A seated man with gray hair, wearing a dark shirt and pants, looks to the left in a contemplative pose against a muted background.

Jean Marcellino [RA 2021] : Seated John

$800

A shirtless older man with a towel around his waist stands at a bathroom sink, looking at his reflection in the mirror as he adjusts something on his face.

A shirtless man with a towel around his waist stands at a bathroom sink, looking into a mirror that reflects his face and upper body.

Jodie Kain [NM] : A Moment of Reflection

$12,000

A woman lounges on a chair in a dimly lit room, bathed in warm light, with figures and a bright window visible in the background.

Framed painting of a person reclining with eyes closed, warmly lit, against a dark background with a window and indoor scene in the distance.

John Hay [NM] : Vol De Nuit

$5,000

A man and woman sit on a green metal bench outdoors; the woman holds flowers and the man holds a phone as they share an intimate moment in a park setting.

Joy Makon [RA 2023] : Urban Romance

$3,000

A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a maroon top and small earrings, looks over her shoulder against a bright yellow background.

Julian Tejera [NM] : The Actress

$2,000

A young boy with short hair and a white shirt sits on a wooden chair, facing forward with a neutral expression against a dark background.

JuliAnne Jonker [NRA 2022] : Wesley Leon

$5,600

A woman with dark hair and a neutral expression wears a large white ruffled collar and black clothing, set against a plain red background.

Julieanne Harris [NM] : Bennett

$3,000

A realistic oil painting of a young woman with long dark hair wearing a white collared shirt, looking to the side against a textured blue background.

Kelly Birkenruth [NM] : Kaitlyn

$3,000

A young child in a blue dress picks fruit from a basket beside a baby in light clothing, both sitting on a bed with a plaid blanket and a framed picture on the wall behind them.

Kseniia Holubytska [NM] : Mishka and Ivanka

$11,500

A nude woman stands with her arm raised and head bowed; a small black cat is partially visible near her feet against a dark background.

Leonid Gervits [RA 2025] : Big nude with black cat

Charcoal sketch of a seated man with curly hair playing an acoustic guitar, looking slightly to the right.

Framed pencil drawing of a man with curly hair and a beard, sitting and playing an acoustic guitar, looking to his right.

Linda Harris Reynolds [NRA 2023] : The Guitarist

Stone sculpture of two abstract human figures, one with long hair in the foreground and one behind, both emerging from a textured base.

Lou Lalli [EM RA 2010] : Departure

$2,000

A shirtless young man holds a skateboard behind his neck, looking at the viewer. He wears a necklace and bracelet. The background is dark and neutral.

Mahua Mazumdar [NM] : Forever Summer

$10,000

Two young women in white dresses sit on a white cloth with two large rabbit statues between them; both appear calm and thoughtful.

Margaret A Minardi [NM] : Rabbit Rabbit

$3,000

A textured oil painting depicts an older man with white hair, a mustache, and beard, looking forward with a serious expression against a neutral, abstract background.

A framed painting depicts an older man with white hair and a beard, shown in dim lighting with expressive, textured brushstrokes and a neutral background.

Nitya Brighenti [NM] : Unkept

$1,000

A woman with light skin and long, reddish hair poses against a space-themed background, wearing a white lacy garment with a geometric chest tattoo visible.

Patricia Watwood [RA 2019] : Celestial Phenomena

$9,000

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red and orange patterned outfit, sits in an armchair with her hands clasped, in front of bookshelves.

Paul Aquino [NM] : Still

Randy Mayer [NM] : Serene

$2,800

A person with long hair and glasses wears a beige hat, tan coat, and dark scarf, posing against a plain, light blue background.

Ricardo Perez [NRA 1998-2022] : Young man in a white cap

$1,500

Rodrigo Mateo [NRA 2021] : The Red Veil

$3,700

Two angels in golden robes attend to a man lying unconscious on a rocky shore, partially covered by waves, with a turbulent sea in the background.

Sandra Kuck [NRA 2010] : Brushing Death Away

A ceramic sculpture of a woman with a serene expression, featuring a smaller face visible within an opening in her chest.

Shawn Campbell [NM] : I Remember

$2,250

A realistic oil painting of an older woman with short white hair, bare shoulders, and a neutral expression, set against a dark background.

Shelton Kelly [NM] : Portrait of a Lady

$3,750

An older man sits in an armchair by a window, surrounded by stacks of papers and a paper bag, in a softly lit room with light blue curtains.

Steven J Levin [NM] : Fading; Portrait of a Man With Alzheimer’s

$7,500

A person wearing a striped, patterned hooded garment sits in shadows, with their head resting on one hand and face partially obscured by the hood.

Close-up of richly textured, red and orange striped fabric with deep folds and intricate patterns, creating an abstract appearance.

Tatiana Zubova [NM] : Enfolded

$2,850

A painted portrait of a woman with voluminous curly hair, wearing a blue top and a necklace, set against a neutral textured background.

A painted portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a blue top and a necklace, set against a neutral background in a gold frame.

Thomas Torak [NRA 1991] : Crystal

$6,000

Realistic pencil drawing of a person wearing a Captain America mask and costume, facing forward with a neutral expression.

Tim Dosé [NM] : Captain America

$2,000

A shirtless man wearing a crown and golden fabric sits on a rock, dipping his foot into water against a dark background with decorative gold elements.

A framed painting depicts a crowned, partially draped male figure kneeling, with one hand dipping into water and golden leaves in the background.

Tom Mason [NM] : Midas at the River Pactolus

$15,000

A painted portrait of a man with curly hair and a slight smile, wearing a collared shirt, looking over his shoulder with a blurred background.

Vladimir Zlotskiy [NM] : Something’s brewing

$1,000

A person with short hair bends their back and neck, with one arm reaching over their head and the other hand touching their shoulder blade, set against a soft green background.

Zhenya Gershman [NM] : Tyler I

$27,500

Participating Club Members

Brian Edward Bailey [RA 2025]

a man painting a picture on a canvas.

Garin Baker [NRA 2019]

James Xavier Barbour

James Xavier Barbour [RA 2022-2025]

Laurel Stern Boeck [NRA 2025]

Elena Bria [SCH NRA 2022]

Bob Clyatt [RA 2023]

Older man with a mustache wearing a beret and glasses holds paintbrushes and a palette in an art studio, with bookshelves in the background.

Leonid Gervits [RA 2025]

Charity Henderson [JR RA 2015]

Charity Henderson [JR RA 2015]

a woman with glasses is posing for a picture.

JuliAnne Jonker [NRA 2022]

a woman holding up a picture of herself.

Aki Kano [HON RA 2021]

Carolyn Kleinberger [NRA 2025]

a woman is standing in front of a painting.

Sandra Kuck [NRA 2010]

a man in a suit and tie standing in front of paintings.

Lou Lalli [EM RA 2010]

Joy Makon RA 2023

Joy Makon [RA 2023]

a woman standing on a rock near a body of water.

Jane Marie Manco [NRA 2017]

Jean Marcellino [RA 2021]

Rodrigo Mateo

Rodrigo Mateo [NRA 2021]

Sara O’Connor [NRA 2025]

Rick Perez [NRA 1998]

Rick Perez [NRA 1998-2022]

Oscar Peterson [RA 2023]

Linda Harris Reynolds [NRA 2023]

Tony Riotto

Anthony “Tony” Randolph Riotto [RA 2022]

William Rushton [JR RA 2023]

Fang Sullivan

Fang Sullivan [RA 2022]

Thomas Torak

Thomas Torak [NRA 1991]

Patricia Watwood [RA 2019]

Patricia Watwood [RA 2019]

Christopher Zhang (b.1954)

Christopher Z Zhang [NRA 2010]

Awards

SCNY Certificate of Merit award

SCNY Prize

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