David Byrne/Saul Steinberg: Influence and Affinity

The Talking Heads icon, David Byrne, abandons the musical stage to reveal his graphic compositions alongside the master of illustration, Saul Steinberg. Starting May 28, 2026, the Pace Gallery will highlight this unexpected visual dialogue between two obsessive and curious minds. Through a selection of works spanning several decades, the visitor perceives the obvious kinship between Steinberg’s minimalist line and Byrne’s offbeat aesthetic. Both share a gift for transforming the everyday into poetic or satirical observations. This artistic confrontation underscores how humor and the clarity of drawing allow for a dissection of the complexities of the modern world. It’s a rare opportunity to observe the influence of a 20th-century master of line on one of our era’s most versatile creators. The works will be on view until August 1, 2026.