Six Decades of Vision in Middletown
A dual exhibition at Middletown’s Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery opened in February 2026, spotlighting the artistic evolution of Robert Lostutter and the immersive installations of Kristi Cavataro. Curated by Ben Chaffee '00, Visiting Professor of Art and Associate Director & Curator of Visual Art at Wesleyan University, the show presents a chronological survey of Lostutter’s figurative work—from 1960s watercolor-based oils to his 2023 'Songs of War' series, where male figures merge with natural and non-human forms.
Alongside, Cavataro’s floor-based stained glass sculptures transform the gallery into an interactive space. Viewers move among the geometric forms, becoming part of the artwork’s spatial dialogue. The interplay between painting and sculpture drew attention in a February 17, 2026 review by The Wesleyan Argus, which emphasized the dynamic tension and harmony between the two bodies of work.
The exhibition arrives amid broader cultural activity in Middletown. The city’s Commission on the Arts held a regular meeting on January 28, 2026, underscoring ongoing support for the arts.