Josh Sperling American, b. 1984

  • Biography

    Josh Sperling, born in 1984 in Oneonta, New York, is an American contemporary artist known for his paintings and sculptures featuring vibrant geometric forms. After studying at the State University of New York at Potsdam, Sperling developed a unique visual language, straddling the line between abstract art and design. Sperling's works are characterized by dynamic compositions based on curving and sinuous forms, reminiscent of the aesthetics of the 60s and 70s. Using plywood panels as a support, he creates sculptural reliefs in bright colors that seem to burst from the wall. Sperling draws inspiration from diverse sources, ranging from op art to popular culture, graphic design, and architecture. His murals and site-specific installations transform spaces, creating a dialogue between the artwork and its environment. Exhibited in galleries and institutions worldwide, from New York to Tokyo and Paris, Sperling's works have quickly garnered attention from collectors and art enthusiasts. His distinctive style, combining formal rigor with visual exuberance, has established him as one of the most prominent emerging artists of his generation. With his joyful and energetic creations, Josh Sperling reinvents geometric abstraction for the 21st century, bringing a touch of freshness and dynamism to contemporary art.

  • SOLO SHOWS

    2023 
    Head Over Heels, Perrotin, Paris, France
    What a Relief, SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, GA

    2022
    My Pleasure, Sorry We're Closed, Brussels, Belgium
    Daydream, Perrotin, New York, USA

    2021
    STELLA / SPERLING, curated by Matt Black, Charles Riva Collection, Brussels, Belgium
    Spectrum, Perrotin, Hong Kong

    2020
    One Fell Swoop, Bill Brady Gallery, Miami, USA 
    Paradise, Perrotin, Shanghai, China

    2019
    So It Goes, Perrotin, Paris, France
    Nevertheless, Sorry We're Closed, Brussels, Belgium
    Summertime, Perrotin, Tokyo, Japan
    Big Time, Perrotin, New York, USA

    2018
    Two Purple Tigers, Perrotin, Seoul, South Korea
    Chasing Rainbows, Perrotin, Paris, France

    2017
    Man Child, Bill Brady Gallery, Miami, USA

    2016
    Strong Silent Type, Retrospective Gallery, Hudson, USA
  • GROUP SHOWS

    2023
    Time Mixed, Oketa Collection, Tokyo, Japan
    - Alumni Exhibition, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, USA

    2021
    The Show Will Go On, Nassima Landau, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Shapes, Alexander Berggruen, New York, USA

    2020
    SITE: Turkel House, Library Street Collective, Detroit, USA

    2019
    WildMetropolis, curated by Xu Zhen, Powerlong Museum, Shanghai, China
    Chairs Beyong Right & Wrong, curated by Raquel Cayre, R & Company, New York, USA

    2016
    From the Cradle to the Grave, with Sam Friedman, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
    Your Favorite Artist's Favorite Artist, Joshua Liner Gallery, New York, USA
    NADA, Sorry We're Closed, Miami, USA
  • PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

    - Arsenal Contemporary, Montreal, Canada
    - Powerlong Museum, Shanghai, China
    - Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai, China
    - Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France 
    - Longlati Foundation, Hong Kong
    - SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah, GA, USA