This summer, at Booth 310 of the Hamptons Fine Art Fair, Markowicz Fine Art is proud to present a striking dual exhibition featuring the work of Ron Agam and Carole A. Feuerman: two artists whose practices, though radically distinct in medium and language, converge in their shared celebration of perception, presence, and the transformative power of art.
The pairing is bold and deliberate. Ron Agam’s kinetic abstractions invite viewers into a world of movement and optical play, where geometry, color, and light shift with every step. In counterpoint, Carole Feuerman offers a stunning realism grounded in meticulous detail and emotional poise. As one of the pioneering figures in hyperrealist sculpture, Feuerman is internationally renowned for her serene swimmers, whose quiet intensity and tactile surfaces evoke stillness in motion. Together, Agam and Feuerman offer more than contrast: they create resonance. Where Agam’s works vibrate with abstraction and infinite variation, Feuerman’s sculptures offer physical presence and grounded intimacy. One draws us into the optical, the other into the tangible. Both ask us to slow down, to see, and to feel.
At the heart of the booth stands Carole A. Feuerman’s breathtaking hyperrealist swimmer, captured in a moment of profound intimacy. Clad in a black swimsuit adorned with gold accents, the figure reclines with elegance and ease, her golden bathing cap gleaming under the lights. With eyes gently closed, she holds a seashell to her ear, not merely a gesture, but a quiet ritual: listening to the ocean, listening inward. The pose evokes both nostalgia and meditation, as if time has slowed just long enough for memory and sensation to merge.
Nearby, a smaller figure, perched gently on a pedestal, wears a crimson swimsuit, legs relaxed and head tilted in quiet reflection. Surrounding them, Ron Agam’s kinetic paintings provide an energetic counterpoint. Bursting with chromatic intensity, his works, featuring vibratory lines, op-art patterns, and concentric optical illusions, engage the eye in a dance of motion. A large vertical piece composed of hundreds of colored bands seems to breathe as you move. Another, in the shape of a luminous star, radiates joy and precision with a nearly architectural elegance.
The dialogue between Agam and Feuerman is unexpected yet perfectly fluid. Where Feuerman’s sculptures anchor the viewer in physical form and emotional realism, Agam’s pieces pull us into abstraction and perceptual play. One evokes the warmth of skin, the sun on a swimmer’s back; the other activates the senses through rhythm and light.
The Hamptons, with their rich art tradition and natural luminosity, provide the perfect setting for this visual dialogue. This presentation exemplifies Markowicz Fine Art’s curatorial vision: placing bold voices in conversation and allowing them to echo and expand. Together, Agam and Feuerman create an experience that is both meditative and electric. The booth itself becomes a microcosm of summer: bodies at rest, colors in motion, and a shimmering sense that beauty exists in both stillness and change. The Hamptons Fine Art Fair runs from July 10-13, bringing together top galleries and collectors from around the world. We invite you to experience this dynamic encounter between two visionary artists each one expanding the boundaries of what art can be.
