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  Gerard Byrne With Jean Shafiroff Celebrated Irish artist Gerard Byrne closed out the 2025 Hamptons Fine Art Fair with a live painting demonstration on Sunday, July 13, that drew collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts to his solo booth in Southampton. Known for his luminous plein-air works and dreamlike urban landscapes, Byrne made his U.S. art fair debut this weekend with over a dozen never-before-seen paintings displayed at Booth #418. These works, many created during his 2024 artist residency in New York City, explored the geometry and glow of Manhattan’s architecture and streetlife. The highlight of the weekend came on the fair’s final day, when Byrne transformed an easel and canvas into a captivating performance piece during his live demonstration from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. As he brought a vintage car – formerly a museum exhibit and custom painted in the style of Pollock by Artist Mark Grimaldi to life, guests watched the artist’s distinctive brushwork and evocative palette unf...

  Artist Gerard Byrne Gerard Byrne, known for his luminous plein-air paintings and evocative cityscapes, will make his highly anticipated U.S. art fair debut at the 2025 Hamptons Fine Art Fair, held July 10th – 13th in Southampton, NY. With a dedicated solo artist booth (#418) and a rare live painting demonstration on Sunday, July 13th, Byrne is poised to be one of the standout stars of this year’s fair. Byrne’s transatlantic showcase will feature more than a dozen original works, many painted on-location during his 2024 artist residency in New York City. Drawing inspiration from the light and geometry of Manhattan’s skyline, the rhythm of downtown and lower Manhattan, and the timeless mood of the Atlantic coastline, Byrne’s paintings blur the line between realism and reverie. His impressionist style has earned him comparisons to Monet and Hopper, with a palette and perspective uniquely his own. Collectors, curators, and the curious are encouraged to visit Booth #418 throughout the...