New York City continues to offer must-see art exhibitions this summer. We have compiled some exhibition openings in Chelsea, the Lower East Side and Brooklyn that are worth checking out. Enjoy this edition of the NYC Galleries Scene with exhibition openings through July 24, 2016.
LOWER EAST SIDE:
Denny Gallery: “Brent Birnbaum: Voyeur Voyager Forager Forester”
Denny Gallery presents “Brent Birnbaum: Voyeur Voyager Forager Forester” on view from July 13 to August 26, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, July 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.
"Voyeur Voyager Forager Forester" continues Brent Birnbaum’s practice of collecting domestic objects and repurposing them. In this case, the installation is comprised of over forty used, wood-paneled mini-refrigerators stacked and filling the main space of the gallery. Viewers will be able to open the fridge doors to reveal collections and miniature objects fabricated by the artist, encouraging a spirit of voyeurism and discovery. The fridges will be plugged in, adding an aural layer to the experience of the work. Birnbaum's work with everyday objects is informed by his interests in consumerism, design and notions of public and private space.
Denny Gallery is located at 261 Broome St, New York, NY 10002. www.dennygallery.com.
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“Brent Birnbaum: Voyeur Voyager Forager Forester” at Denny Gallery. Courtesy Denny Gallery.
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Danziger Gallery: “Michael De Feo”
Danziger Gallery presents “Michael De Feo” on view from July 13 to August 12, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Wednesday, July 13.
Michael De Feo is known in the street art movement for his flower imagery created over the last 25 years. Recently, De Feo has begun to re-work fashion ads by painting graphic petals onto the printed surface. On view are 34 pieces ranging in size from magazine pages to six foot tall bus shelter ads embellished by the artist.
Danziger Gallery is located at 95 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002. www.danzigergallery.com.
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"Untitled (Maartje Verhoef and Grace Hartzel by Patrick Demarchelier for Dior)" by Michael De Feo, 2016. Acrylic on Magazine Pages, 10.75 x 16 inches. Courtesy Michael De Feo and Danziger gallery.
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CHELSEA:
Atlantic Gallery: “Connection: An Invitational Exhibition of Artists Selecting Artists”
Atlantic Gallery presents “Connection: An Invitational Exhibition of Artists Selecting Artists” on view from July 12 to July 30, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. A second Reception will be held on Saturday, July 16 from 2 to 5 p.m.
This invitational exhibition includes the work of over 100 artists. Artists were invited by fellow artists on view, representing the far-reaching network of a strong artist community.
Atlantic Gallery is located at 548 W 28th St #540, New York, NY 10001. www.atlanticgallery.org.
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Joshua Liner Gallery: “Summer Mixer”
Joshua Liner Gallery presents “Summer Mixer” on view from July 14 to August 19, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Many of the artists will be in attendance.
Joshua Liner Gallery presents the fourth annual installment of "Summer Mixer," a group exhibition featuring new work from seven contemporary artists. On view are paintings and small sculptures, with a focus on the exploration of the possibilities of painting. Participating artists include Daniel Rich, Johnny Abrahams, Jane LaFarge Hamill, Aaron Johnson, Mark Mulroney, Ed Templeton, and Parra.
Joshua Liner Gallery is located at 540 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001. www.joshualinergallery.com.
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Denise Bibro Fine Art: “Art From the Boros IV”
Denise Bibro Fine Art presents “Art From the Boros IV” on view from July 14 to August 13, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Forty one diverse artists were selected to participate in the fourth edition of the group show, "Art From the Boros." The exhibition is dedicated to highlighting artists found within the five boroughs of New York City.
Denise Bibro Fine Art is located at 529 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011. www.denisebibrofineart.com.
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Flowers Gallery: “Michael Kidner: Works on Paper”
Flowers Gallery presents “Michael Kidner: Works on Paper” on view from July 21 to August 27, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This exhibition surveys two significant periods of development in the career of British artist Michael Kidner, the 1960s and the 2000s. Kidner (1917 - 2009) is known for his explorations of the optical effects of light and color and their fluctuations when set within the space of the canvas. The show explores four areas of Kidner's repertoire: After Image, Stripe, Moiré and Wave.
Flowers Gallery is located at 529 W 20th St #3, New York, NY 10011. www.flowersgallery.com.
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"Untitled" by Michael Kidner, 1966. Oil pastel on paper, 11 x 10 inches.
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Ricco/Maresca Gallery: “Bastienne Schmidt: Typology of Women”
Ricco/Maresca Gallery presents “Bastienne Schmidt: Typology of Women” on view from July 21 to August 19, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
“Typology of Women,” is an exhibition and book launch celebrating mixed media artist and photographer Bastienne Schmidt’s latest publication of the same title. The exhibition features Schmidt's series of hand-painted silhouette cutouts that explore depictions of the female in various cultures and in moments throughout history. The concept of "typology," or classifying things according to shared attributes, is used by the artist to lead an investigation into how female identity is constructed.
Ricco/Maresca Gallery is located at 529 W 20th St, New York, NY 10011. www.riccomaresca.com.
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"Untitled" by Bastienne Schmidt, 2016. Giclée print, 11 x 14 inches, Edition 1 of 9.
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BROOKLYN:
FiveMyles: “And Still, She Grows Flowers In Her Flesh”
FiveMyles presents “And Still, She Grows Flowers In Her Flesh,” is on view from July 17 to August 7, 2016. An Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, July 17 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
"And Still, She Grows Flowers In Her Flesh" features new work by Alexandria Smith and Katherine Toukhy. Both artists' works address notions of multiple and developing identities. The exhibition title is inspired by Nayyirah Waheed's poem, "A Genocide for Flowers."
Smith's outwardly light-hearted paintings convey an uneasy atmosphere through a repetitive and fragmented portrayal of childhood symbols such as ribbons, shoes, pigtails and dresses. Toukhy's dense, hand-drawn collages are composed of small and large-scale figures built with Islamic and camouflage patterns, suggesting layered histories.
FiveMyles is located at 558 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238. www.fivemyles.org.
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Left: "Goin'Up" (detail) by Alexandria Smith, Right: "In:hospitable" (detail) by Katherine Toukhy.
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