Upcoming Art Shows in New York City During June
In the bustling city of New York, June is shaping up to be a month filled with diverse and thought-provoking art exhibitions. Almine Rech Gallery presents a collection of Pablo Picasso's still-life works, offering a fresh perspective on the artist's dynamic depiction of everyday objects over the course of his career.
Across town, Gagosian Gallery hosts Takashi Murakami's exhibition, "JAPONISME → Cognitive Revolution: Learning from Hiroshige." Murakami reworks prints by Utagawa Hiroshige with recent paintings, responding to the 19th-century Japonisme movement. Both exhibitions are must-sees for art enthusiasts.
At Marian Goodman Gallery, French contemporary artist Pierre Huyghe's exhibition, "In Imaginal," investigates the relationship between humans and non-humans, experimenting with alternatives beyond the human form.
British artist Louise Giovanelli's new paintings are on display at GRIMM Gallery, inspired by four selected films. Each painting focuses on specific moments or events in the films where tension between characters or the environment is palpable.
MoMA presents Rosa Barba's installation, "The Ocean of One's Pause," showcasing her work from the past 15 years, including film, sculpture, and sound. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a newly commissioned work, "Charge," exploring light as a driving force of environmental change and scientific innovation.
American sound artist Christine Sun Kim can be found at the Whitney Museum of American Art, questioning the societal assumption that spoken languages are superior to signed languages. She represents her ideas through drawings, videos, sculptures, and American Sign Language (ASL).
At Levy Gorvy Dayan, the exhibition, "The Human Situation," highlights the work of three female artists: Marcia Marcus, Alice Neel, and Sylvia Sleigh. They create vivid portraits of loved ones, friends, and acquaintances, capturing the human spirit through layered portraiture.
The Edwynn Houk Gallery celebrates British-French artist and filmmaker Lee Shulman's latest collaboration with Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop. Their joint exhibition, "Being There," invites viewers to reconsider the relationship between real and altered images.
Amy Sherald showcases her intricate portraiture of everyday Americans at the Whitney Museum of American Art. By imbuing her subjects with individuality, Sherald adds a compelling dimension to the reality of American life.
Shining a light on the New York subway, the New York Transit Museum's exhibition, "Shining a Light on The Subway Sun," showcases over 40 examples of original poster artworks, illustrating the assertive etiquette and guidelines that the subway encouraged in the past.
An immersive, interactive exhibition, "Songs of New York," at the Museum of the City of New York features music from various genres that have influenced the city. Different genres explore different locations and experiences throughout the city's history.
Finally, the Museum of Modern Art presents the group show, "Shifting Landscapes," which explores the ways evolving political, ecological, and social issues inspire artists as they attempt to represent the world around them. Featuring works from the museum's collection, this exhibition highlights the relationship between artwork and the spaces around us.
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Exploring fashion-and-beauty, one can discover British artist Louise Giovanelli's new paintings at GRIMM Gallery, inspired by selected films. For home-and-garden enthusiasts, the Edwynn Houk Gallery celebrates a collaboration between British-French artist and filmmaker Lee Shulman and Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between real and altered images in their joint exhibition, "Being There."
Intrigued foodies can immerse themselves in music from varying genres that have shaped New York City's history, at the Museum of the City of New York's exhibition, "Songs of New York." Lastly, after a long day of art and culture appreciation, weary travelers can unwind at one of New York's design hotels, discovering the city's best accommodations by following our monthly guide.
