It’s about that time of year when the slight crisping of the air signals that the balmy summer is departing, but hasn’t disappeared just yet. Suddenly, the fluorescent lights, lively chatter, and overpriced opening wine flowing onto the New York City streets beckon...
As the summer winds down and the season of art fairs and openings approaches, you might assume that the entire art world is on vacation right now. Don’t make the mistake of taking your own vacation from art just yet — there’s still plenty to see. For starters, visit...
Wake up, New York — it’s that time of year again! Fall is almost here, that sweet spot between the summer slump and holiday slowdown, and with it rears the full force of the art world. Complain all we might about the weather getting colder and everything speeding...
It’s often said that history is written by those in power. Thankfully, we have artists to offer perspectives on the past that diverge from dominant narratives. The exhibitions below all look to or represent the past at different points and in varying ways. Two shows...
This month’s exhibitions bring a transformative twist to the everyday, imbuing mundane items with psychological, political, and personal depth. At Regen Projects, Kevin Beasley embeds clothing and other objects into luminous and vibrant resin panels, while at Parker...
Fall reading lists may be popping up already, but contrary to popular belief, summer’s not over yet. The last few months have brought several compelling books worth fitting into your summer reading, from an exquisite book on race and water in contemporary art to...
If we need anything from art at this dire time, it’s faith and fun. The shows below encourage flights into the imagination or nurture hope for the future. Artist Tove Jansson and her Moomins creations are nothing if not beacons of warmth and inclusivity, while EJ...
The harsh realities of our world are softened by the steadfast gifts of nature, and August in Upstate New York brings its annual plentitude with art to match. As sunflowers rule the land this month, solo shows and group exhibitions around the region bring warmth and...
Sometimes it seems like the art world has a short attention span, skipping from one trend to the next, so it’s satisfying to find exhibitions that hold onto histories and memories. In different ways, the shows below all maintain a connection with the past. For artists...
I spent a few weeks abroad this summer, and it was a relief to be away from the United States and its deluge of bad news — but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss San Francisco and its thriving art scene. If you’re similarly playing catch-up, look no further than...
Worldbuilding and building better worlds — these are idealistic notions that can become indulgences in the art world. But, to paraphrase Hyperalleric’s Editor-in-Chief, Hrag Vartanian, in his review of artist Saya Woolfalk’s current survey, when executed well, they...
It’s that time of the year again when the sweltering, swampy heat of New York City has even the cockroaches stumbling down its sidewalks. For those who find themselves among the swarms of city folk hopping aboard the Hudson Line this week to catch their breath and...