Shows & Events
Upcoming and past exhibitions, gallery affiliations, and press
On the horizon
A new body of work exploring the tension between stillness and movement through large-format oil paintings. The exhibition presents twelve new canvases alongside a series of intimate works on paper.
Opening reception: September 12, 2026 — 6:00 PM
A curated group show bringing together six international painters working in dialogue with color theory and abstraction. Rita Montrosse contributes four new acrylic works from the Chromatic Studies series.
Opening reception: November 4, 2026 — 7:00 PM
Exhibition history
The Modern Gallery·New York, NY
A retrospective of oil and watercolor works spanning five years, examining the interplay of light and shadow in both figurative and abstract compositions.
Maison des Arts·Paris, France
International group exhibition featuring emerging and established painters exploring the boundaries of color and form.
Studio Gallery·Barcelona, Spain
A focused presentation of small and medium-scale landscape paintings in oil and watercolor, exploring the emotional resonance of natural environments.
Kunsthalle Wien·Vienna, Austria
A survey of contemporary European painters selected for their distinctive approaches to traditional media.
Galerie Lumière·Geneva, Switzerland
Works exploring the physical and metaphorical layers of paint — texture, transparency, and the archaeology of mark-making.
Tate Exchange·London, UK
A collaborative exhibition examining the relationship between language, image, and material in contemporary painting.
Representation
Primary Gallery
Milan, Italy
Represented
New York, NY
Affiliated
Paris, France
Critical reception
“Montrosse's canvases possess a rare quality — they seem to breathe. Each layer of paint holds its own silence.”
“A painter of extraordinary sensitivity. Her watercolors in particular achieve a luminosity that feels almost impossible.”
“One of the most compelling voices in contemporary European painting.”
Gallery & Press Inquiries
Rita welcomes inquiries from galleries, curators, and press. Get in touch to discuss exhibition proposals and loan requests.
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