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Inside Landon Metz’s Studio, Where Painting Is a Sacred Ritual

Timed to his exhibition with von Bartha in Basel, Metz delves into how he works and where he finds inspiration.

Landon Metz in his studio. Photo: Idil Mercan. Courtesy of von Bartha.

Artnet Gallery Network Nov 9, 2026

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New York-based artist Landon Metz has developed a singular order to his practice—and only half takes place in his actual studio. Painting barefoot; experimenting with the conditions of the studio; adjusting based on the availability of natural light. The idiosyncratic rituals and routines of Metz’s working days are distilled into his signature semi-abstract canvases.

The results of his practice are now going on view at von Bartha in an eponymous solo show in Basel, Switzerland, bringing together new works including an ambitious five-part, eight-meter-long piece.…