Daniel Hauben: Emergence

Daniel Hauben: Emergence 2026, installation view, 2026 Photo by Adi Talwar, Courtesy The Kingsbridge Historical Society (KHS)

BRONX, NY — The Kingsbridge Historical Society (KHS), located at 2570 Independence Avenue in the Bronx, will host an exhibition of artwork by celebrated Bronx painter Daniel Hauben from May 1 through June 30. An opening reception was held on May 1, from 5 to 8 PM, with additional public events happening on May 24 and June 21.

This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to experience the artist’s monumental cityscapes, sculpted oil reliefs, and landscapes both real and imagined. Featured among these works are several recent pieces, including the 21-foot Reflecting on the Familiar and the 9-foot centerpiece painting Emergence.

Hauben is widely recognized as one of the Bronx’s most versatile and prolific painters. Working primarily in oil and pastel, he has spent more than five decades documenting the landscape and unique character of the borough he calls home. He has also traveled widely, painting wherever he goes. When travel ceased during the pandemic, Hauben began painting Emergence, which he describes as “a 6-year odyssey into the realm of the imagination.”

Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to engage more deeply with Hauben’s work during a special event on Sunday, May 24 at 1 PM, which will feature a time-lapse video presentation of the evolution of Emergence, along with an artist talk and guided gallery tour. On Sunday, June 21, KHS will host a fundraising event, during which Hauben will sell prints of his work and the organization From The Bronx will offer a wide variety of Bronx-themed merchandise for sale. A portion of the proceeds will benefit KHS and its programs.

Daniel Hauben, *Emergence*, 2026, Oil on canvas and wood, 54 x 108 inches, Photo by Adi Talwar

The exhibition will be held in the historic Edgehill building, home of the Kingsbridge Historical Society. “This will be a unique opportunity to view Danny’s art work in a NYC landmark building,” said Nick Dembowski, Executive Director of KHS.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development in partnership with the City Council. The Kingsbridge Historical Society's programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.2

About the Kingsbridge Historical Society

The Kingsbridge Historical Society is the first, and oldest, local historical society in the Bronx. Founded in 1949, KHS is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of the Kingsbridge and Riverdale area communities. In 2022 the KHS took ownership of the landmark Edgehill building, which was constructed in 1889 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Exhibition hours are 11 AM to 3 PM on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, and admission is free. The exhibition will remain on view through June 30, 2026. Further information and additional open hours can be found here. The magazine also did an interview with Daniel which can be found here.

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