An essay by Geoffrey Young that offers an insightful and personal glimpse into A.G.’s decades long pursuit of beauty and his enduring support of artists and galleries.

A.G. Rosen

Spanning Pop Art to present, The Rosen Collection boasts many wonderful examples of contemporary figuration. From Tom Wesselmann to John Wesley and Yoshitomo Nara to Nicole Eisenmann, these highlights illustrate the quality and breadth of the collection through its emphasize on figure and form.

Key Figures

From the deadpan stylings of David Shrigley to the serif slogans of Ricci Albenda, the following works are a collision of text and image and deploy humor, wit, and whimsy to memorable effect.

Word Play

Ranging from the hard-edge forms of Peter Halley, Cary Smith and Warren Isensee to the conceptual rigor of Sol Lewitt and James Siena, these works exemplify A.G. Rosen’s commitment to geometric abstraction and the power of thought in art.

&nbsp;Ranging from the hard-edge forms of Peter Halley, Cary Smith and Warren Isensee to the conceptual rigor of Sol Lewitt and James Siena, these works exemplify A.G. Rosen’s commitment to geometric abstraction and the power of thought in art.

Trains of Thought

From the gestural abstraction of Jacqueline Humphries, James Nares, and James Brooks to the lyrical compositions of Joan Snyder and Amy Sillman, the following works demonstrate the endless expressive potential of mark making through movement, color, texture and form.

Freedom of Expression

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Sotheby’s New York is excited to announce Between Thought and Expression: Works from the Collection of A.G. Rosen, a single-owner online presentation of over 120 works from this esteemed collection. Exploring meaning and mark making across the realms of representation and abstraction throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, this auction is a dynamic snapshot of a collector and collection fueled by passion, dedication, and a personal commitment to championing artists and galleries. Sale Number: N11290

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Sotheby’s New York is excited to announce Between Thought and Expression: Works from the Collection of A.G. Rosen, a single-owner online presentation of over 120 works from this esteemed collection. Exploring meaning and mark making across the realms of representation and abstraction throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, this auction is a dynamic snapshot of a collector and collection fueled by passion, dedication, and a personal commitment to championing artists and galleries.