"Ambiguous Storytellers" a group exhibition curated by Bill Arning opens at LUNCH gallery, NYC

January 19, 2026Brian KennyComment

I’m thrilled and honored to be showing one of largest paintings “Slow Dancing” (2025) in this juicy and thought-provoking exhibition of ‘ambigous’ narrative painting!

Brian Kenny “Slow Dancing” (2025), oil on canvas, 54 x 54 inches

Ambiguous Storytellers
Presented by Bill Arning Exhibitions
January 17 – February 21, 2026

Opening Reception:
Friday, January 16, 6–8pm

Featuring Hannah Barrett, Tyler Brandon, Ario Elami, Matthew Gilbert, TJ Griffin, Jeffrey Heiman, Brian Kenny, Phil Knoll, Steven Lack, Scooter LaForge, Jean Paul Mallozzi, Daniel Morowitz, Donna Moylan, Rajab Ali Sayed, Joachim West, and Erik Daniel White.

Performances & Readings:
Saturday, January 24th, 7pm
Kevin Tobin

Friday, January 30th, 7pm
Wayne Koestenbaum & Jason Schneiderman

Saturday, January 31st, 7pm
Enid Ellen

Gallery Hours:
Thursday through Sunday, 1–6pm

LUNCH
(Located Under NADA’s Central Headquarters)
311 East Broadway, Floor 2
New York, NY 10002

WINTERFELL: A group exhibition at The Fireplace Project, curated by Edsel Williams. Hudson, NY

November 1, 2025Brian KennyComment

I’m honored to be a part of the “WINTERFELL” exhibition along with group of extraordinary artists at the Fireplace Project, in Hudson NY. Curated by Edsel Williams, the show features all blue artworks! For my part, I am showing a small still life oil painting of shiny blue vintage Adidas soccer shorts!

***Blue Your Mind*** 2025)
oil on canvas
12 x 12 inches

Exhibition runs through February 14, 2026

The Fireplace Project

435 Warren St. Hudson, NY 12534

Identity: Held in the Light, The National Arts Club, NYC; a group exhibition curated by Robert Yahner and Yuki James.

June 10, 2025Brian KennyComment

I was honored to be showing two large scale drawings as a part of a stellar group exhibition “Identity: Held in the Light” at the legendary National Arts Club opening this Wednesday evening here in New York City. I’m honored to be showing alongside my friends Yuki James, Gio Black Peter and
Walt Cessna, as well some absolute icons like Keith Haring, Peter Hujar, Duane Michals and Pierre Molinier!

The exhibition features the works of Amanda Ba, Drake Carr, Walter Cessna, Lola Flash, Pia Paulina Guilmoth, Martine Gutierrez, Keith Haring, Peter Hujar, Yuki James, Brian Kenny, Clifford Prince King, Brian Lantelme, Duane Michals, Pierre Molinier, Gio Black Peter, Carlos Rodriguez, Blake Sterling, and Jimmy Wright.

June 4 - 27, 2025
Opening reception and celebration June 4 6-9pm
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park, NY NY 10003