NEWSLETTER
One theme, six voices; the acclaimed STANDPOINT series returns this fall.
Kingston, NY — Kingston Pop Museum continues to cement itself as a mainstay for showcasing unique and evocative art exhibits unlike any other north of NYC. That reputation strengthens this fall with the return of STANDPOINT, an acclaimed group exhibition series.
STANDPOINT 4 (the fourth edition) features original art created around a central theme, Neo-Pop, interpreted through the works of six artists with regional ties. The show runs September 19 through October 11, 2025.
Each STANDPOINT exhibition challenges artists to reinterpret a single theme through the lens of individual artists working in various media, from painting to sculpture to digital renderings. For this exhibit’s Neo-Pop theme, expect bold hues, thought-provoking imagery, and innovative and classic techniques woven through this collection of works.
Think of it as a celebration of the visual vibrancy and playful experimentation that defined the Pop genre, reimagined through modern artists inspired by global influences and the various Upstate NY environments they call home.
Each participating artist will showcase works that embrace Pop's saturated palette and graphic intensity, a vivid dialogue on perspective, style, and the enduring vitality of Pop art in the modern age.
Participating artists include:
JW Cornbroom, a NYC-born, Kingston, NY-based visual artist who creates vibrant oil paintings, pastel works, sculptures, avant-garde films, and more. He is a co-founder of STANDPOINT with Archil Pichkhadze. jwcornbroom.com
Mark Hopkins, whose paintings are inspired by the mysteries, beauty, and magic of nature and humanity of South East Asia, creates works as “visual koans,” inviting viewers to craft their own interpretations. hopkinesque.com
Dawn Bisio is a Korean-American painter and installationist based in the Adirondacks, known for abstract paintings inspired by nature, subconscious urges, and exploring amorphous terrain. Her installations explore issues of identity and social commentary. dawnbisio.art
Archil Pichkhadze is a surrealist painter who aims to create paintings that “hold the viewer's gaze, letting him or her enter and wander around a bit, making their connections and discoveries along the way.” archilpichkhaze.com
Naoko Oshima originally hails from Japan, yet was formally trained in NYC, and creates water-based and mixed media works that are elegant and at times figurative or abstract, rooted in Japanese aesthetic yet influenced by the West. naokooshima.com
Carl Cox is a Hudson Valley multimedia visual artist whose work explores the intersection of memory, nature, and the unseen forces that shape identity, across film photography, digital photography, digital collage, and 3D rendering. carlcoxartist.com
STANDPOINT, founded in 2024 by JW Cornbroom and Archil Pichkhadze, was conceived as a way to showcase the myriad interpretations of a subject by a small group of artists. Each expression of the shared theme offers viewers a unique way to explore their interpretation.
Says owner and curator John Stavros:
“Each STANDPOINT exhibition unveils new perspectives, meeting artists at the intersection of collaboration and individualism. By embracing the boldness of Neo-Pop, STANDPOINT 4 fits Kingston Pop Museum’s mission of shining a spotlight on extraordinary artists whose works are both visually compelling and thought-provoking.”
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: STANDPOINT 4: September 19–October 11, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, September 19, 6–10 pm (with refreshments and entertainment)
Address: Kingston Pop Museum, 672 Broadway, Kingston, NY
Hours:
Wednesday &Thursday 3-7 pm
Friday: 2-8 pm
Saturday: 12-8 pm
Sunday: 11 am-5 pm
Kingston Pop Museum will also participate in ArtWalk Weekend on September 20–21
VIEW PHOTOS HERE of select past works. Photos of the gallery are available, however, all new works are still being created for this show.
Owner/Curator John Stavros is available for interviews.
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About Kingston Pop Museum:
From one Broadway in Midtown to another Broadway in Midtown, John Stavros brought his energy and talents from NYC to the Catskills when he opened the Kingston Pop Museum. This gallery space, event venue, and private museum collection of Stavros’s extraordinary life endeavors incorporate fashion, art, music, sports, entertainment, private events, and productions, all under one roof. The Pop Museum also provides artists with creative services such as management, promotions, marketing, and hospitality, plus a retail merchandise store, the Pop Shop, to promote and sell artist merchandise. Learn more at KingstonPopMuseum.com.
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