David Kordansky Gallery Unveils Summer Exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles

David Kordansky Gallery has detailed its summer exhibition schedule, featuring three distinct presentations across its New York and Los Angeles locations.

In New York, the gallery presents **An American Beauty: Grateful Dead 1965–1995**, on view through August 7, 2026. This exhibition features photography by artists including Ricki Blakesberg, Jay Blakesberg, Adrian Boot, Rosie McGee, and Ron Rakow. Marking its New York debut, the presentation expands on an earlier iteration and includes several images shown for the first time.

The Los Angeles space will host two concurrent exhibitions. **Tom’s Stretch**, on view through August 22, 2026, explores the enduring legacy of Tom of Finland. The group exhibition brings together a diverse roster of artists such as Matthew Barney, Robert Gober, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Robert Mapplethorpe, Paul McCarthy, Cindy Sherman, and Martin Wong. The show incorporates various mediums, from photography and painting to sculpture, reflecting on queer cultural production and its visual narratives.

Running concurrently in Los Angeles through August 22, 2026, is **Moka Lee: Persona Works**. This exhibition focuses on psychological landscapes and digital aesthetics, showcasing Lee’s new paintings which explore contemporary identity through portraits and still lifes.