The Steven Harvey “mini” Symposia, co-led with Kyle Staver and Michael David, culminated in a dynamic pop-up exhibition and offered an unforgettable experience for painters and art lovers alike. First joining the Yellow Chair as a guest critic, Steven brought a truly spirited presence—an energy that sparked rich, animated conversations between the three, whose combined century of experience in looking at and loving painting created a unique and inspiring environment. Each session closed with Steven reflecting on an artist he has exhibited, weaving personal stories and art history into intimate, thoughtful discussions. This fusion of storytelling, critique, and deep passion for painting made for an exhilarating format—a true hot house for personal and artistic growth.
Steven Harvey, Kyle Staver and Michael David Cohorts
Lynn Basa
Ana Guzman
Elizabeth Nagel
Patricia Richards
Sam Shaffer
Morgane Richer La Fleche
Jennifer Mawby
Steven Harvey founded Steven Harvey Projects in 2007. The gallery space is located at 208 Forsyth Street in New York City. Steven has over twenty-five years of experience in the art world as an artist, art advisor, a writer on art and music, an art dealer, and a curator. Steven Harvey Projects has shown the work of Katherine Bradford, June Leaf, Peter Acheson, Bob Thompson, Susanna Coffey, Gandy Brodie, and Angela Dufresne, to name only a few. Harvey has said that he wanted to present art “in a raw, unfussy way that allowed its subtle qualities to emerge.”
Kyle Staver is an artist living and working in New York City. Her paintings and reliefs have been shown in galleries and museums around the world, including at the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Folk Art Museum. In 2015, she received the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. Kyle’s paintings combine myths and archetypes with lush color and dynamic compositions. She is a formidable painter and a gifted speaker on her work and the work of others.