Coming Soon: Morton Kaish's Les Odalisques at Art Students League of New York

Morton’s 1972 painting Les Odalisques will be showcased at the Art Students League from October 17 through the end of 2024 in their new acquisitions exhibition. This summer, the League added the work to their prestigious permanent collection. Morton taught at the League from 1974 to 1981 in the renowned DuMond studio and was a cherished instructor known for his intricate figure setups and the vibrant textiles he loved to incorporate.

Image (Top): Morton Kaish, Les Odalisques, 1972. Acrylic and pastel on board, 28 x 39 in. Collection of the Art Students League of New York

Image (Bottom): Morton Kaish in his studio at the American Academy in Rome, circa 1971, at work on Les Odalisques, part of a mixed media series exploring the figure. After returning from Rome, Kaish began teaching at the Art Students League.