Vito Schnabel presents a collection of artwork from mid-century to present day working artists whose projects raise questions about the norms of conventional perception and behavior. DSM-V, the exhibition’s title, is short for The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Hovering over this exhibition is a reflection on the collapsing […]

Non-profit art and technology center Eyebeam, is partnering up with Portland-based social publishing group, Publication Studio. Publication Studio’s micro-residency will last from May 16-23, events include; a panel and public discussion, Kristin Lucas’ book launch, and the exhibition REBIND where 42 iconic books will be rebound in covers created by a selection of exciting artists. […]

Vincent Como has channeled John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost (1667) in his new series of black monochrome paintings. The small scale paintings are illuminated by varying numbers of candles installed on shelves below the paintings. Como uses classical oil painting methods which result in a highly reflective surface consequently exhibiting faint traces of heat, […]

Paul McCarthy unleashes debauchery and desire with extreme technical daring, charting a territory where our fundamental impulses collide with our most cherished myths and hypocritical societal norms. Paul McCarthy Sculptures Hauser & Wirth 511 West 18th Street, NYC May 10 – June 1, 2013 Opening: May 10, 6 – 8 pm hauserwirth.com

Employing hidden mechanisms, magnets, and motion in his sculptures, Tom Shannon explores the ways of the natural world. While underlining the fundamental conditions—gravity, weight, location, time—the works embody long study and share vast insight in a collection of deceptively simple motions. Tom Shannon: Nothing Show Room 170 Suffolk Street May 9 – June 9 Opening […]

Concrete Remains examines Brazilian art of the 20th and 21st centuries, specifically Concrete art and Neoconcretism. Artworks by significant figures such as Amilcar de Castro and Hélio Oiticica will be juxtaposed with pieces by contemporary Brazilian artists. Participating artists:Geraldo de Barros, Sergio Camargo, Amilcar de Castro, Lygia Clark, Iran do Espirito Santo, Fernanda Gomes, Jac […]

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013 independent curators Anita Sto and Giorgio Savona will present TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE TO DREAM, a preview of a work in progress by conceptual multimedia artist, Anita Sto and Professional Photographer Giorgio Savona. The exhibition will be held at Broadway Gallery, 473 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10013. TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE […]

Being an artist is all about vulnerability. Some artists are pretty afraid of this, creating a product that feels very closed-off and protected from the prying eyes of their viewers. Becky Franco is not one of these artists. Her large realist works on canvas are now on view through May 18th at SOHO20 Gallery in […]

In collaboration with The New Museum and The They Co, one of our favorite independent curators has an exciting show open from May 4th-11th at the Old School, 233 Mott St. in Nolita. Adam Mignanelli of Ballast Projects has really been killin’ it lately. This show seems to be another exhibition that very worth our […]

When it comes to scale, an artist usually knows his or her strengths and sticks to one size or another. It’s a rarity to find an individual who has compelling aesthetic chops both when creating smaller as well as larger works. John Zurier is one individual who seems comfortable creating reductive abstractions in any size […]