About Twelve Chairs Gallery
Twelve Chairs Gallery is a contemporary art space founded by Kristine Stasiulevich and Zura in the vibrant heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Dedicated to original and expressive work, the gallery presents curated exhibitions in our sculpture garden, online, and at select locations across New York. The gallery takes its name from The Twelve Chairs, a satirical novel from the 1920s—a decade defined by radical artistic experimentation and the rise of modernism. That spirit of innovation, personal expression, and disruption continues to guide our curatorial vision. We repre...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Scrubby's Reception
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cinematic moment frozen in paint, Scrubby’s Reception captures the story of Scrubby—a loyal dog forever in the shadow of his owner’s complex duty. Bert Esenherz renders this imagin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait in Red Shirt
By David Paulson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A transitional piece in Paulson’s practice, Portrait in Red Shirt marks a decisive shift away from tonal restraint toward a bolder exploration of color. The vivid red garment becomes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Plums and Lemons
By David Paulson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted in Paulson’s Brooklyn studio, this still life captures the quiet drama of everyday objects illuminated by northern light. The composition reflects his early tonal period—mark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fallen Horseman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In Fallen Horseman, Radell continues his exploration of line as a living, sculptural force—imbuing the surface with tension and movement. The composition unfolds like a fragment of e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
The Adjournment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At first glance, the scene may appear surreal—a quiet domestic standoff between two men and a mouse. But The Adjournment is, in fact, about the quiet, often absurd moral negotiations...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bianca's Company Reset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This painting is a loving homage to Bianca, Bert’s cherished dog. It captures intimate memories of their shared routines—a visual "reset button" where time slowed and companionship t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Alien Encounter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alien Encounter offers a bold and cinematic plunge into a moment of extraterrestrial contact. The expansive canvas immerses viewers in suspense, fascination, and wonder—hallmarks of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Boogey – Whimsical Creature from Zura’s Imaginative World
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A creature from the deepest corners of Zura’s imagination, Boogey is a humorous, otherworldly figure rendered in bold strokes and animated spirit. With cartoonish charm and a hint of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Demna Baby – Balenciaga-Inspired Edgy Mixed Media Sculpture by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ZURA (Georgian-American, b. 1969)
DEMNA BABIES, 2024
Mixed media
H. 35 x W. 12 x D. 10 in. (89 x 30 x 25 cm)
Clear acrylic plexiglass included
Zura’s Demna Babies are edgy, mixed-me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wire
Demna Baby – Balenciaga-Inspired Edgy Mixed Media Sculpture by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ZURA (Georgian-American, b. 1969)
DEMNA BABIES, 2024
Mixed media
H. 35 x W. 12 x D. 10 in. (89 x 30 x 25 cm)
Clear acrylic plexiglass included
Zura’s Demna Babies are edgy, mixed-me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Panda – Modern Figurative Animal Painting by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zura
Panda, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
40 x 30 in. (102 x 76 cm)
In Panda, Zura evokes empathy through the panda’s gentle, soulful expression, while its oversized head sealed in bold bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Demna Baby – Balenciaga-Inspired Edgy Mixed Media Sculpture by Zura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ZURA (Georgian-American, b. 1969)
DEMNA BABIES, 2024
Mixed media
H. 35 x W. 12 x D. 10 in. (89 x 30 x 25 cm)
Clear acrylic plexiglass included
Zura’s Demna Babies are edgy, mixed-me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Burlap, Plaster
