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Art Gems of NYC: Three exhibitions worth pulling up to in February
If you’re looking for plans this weekend, consider checking out a few new art exhibitions. We’ve put together a list of art shows that have recently opened, are worth spending the afternoon learning about, and snapping some nice pics along the way.
Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of these artists, or aren’t familiar with art in general. The point of visiting galleries is to observe, and learn! Be sure to pick up a press release at the front desk to read more in-depth about all the exhibitions.
1. Kasmin Gallery
First stop is Kasmin Gallery in Chelsea for two amazing shows. “Les Lalanne” includes over 30 works by world rebound French sculptors Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne and “Polaroid Portraits” includes dozens of Polaroids taken by Andy Warhol himself.
These shows are at two separate locations. Les Lalanne is located at 509 West 27th Street, and Warhol is at 297 10th Ave.
Upon entering the 509 West 27th space you’ll be blown away by the beautiful high ceiling and white walls. From the entrance, the show is laid out in a way that almost resembles a sculpture garden.
The focal point of the show is the larger than life mirror, which will draw you in for the perfect selfie moment. After snapping that pic for Instagram be sure to look for the small details in all the sculptures and furniture. This show is on view until March 9th.
Right down the block at 297 tenth ave is where you will find what might be the most exciting collection of Polaroids taken by Andy Warhol himself. Starting in the early 1960s, Andy carried around a personal polaroid camera, and in his day to day activities captured moments of some of the world’s most recognizable names, including Liza Minnelli and Muhammad Ali.
You’ll even get a chance to see some of his own selfies. This show is on view until Mar. 2.
2. James Cohan Gallery
Our next stop is just a block down the street at James Cohen Gallery, located at 533 West 26th Street and 291 Grand Street.
Their current show “Borders” is a group exhibition made up of artists from all corners of the world. When visiting the James Cohan Gallery, the first thing you will immediately notice is Jorge Méndez Blake’s brick wall titled “Amerika”.
Behind the wall hangs Dread Scott’s screen print that states in giant bold letters “Imagine a World Without America”
This show comes at the perfect time since Trump has recently declared our nation in a “state of emergency” with the reason being that humans are crossing the border into the U.S. Take a few minutes to let that sink in while you explore this exhibition. The show is on view until Feb. 23.
3. Phillips Auction House
Our next stop will take you to midtown, to check out the “American African American” show on view at Phillips Auction House, located at 450 Park Ave.
For anyone who may not know what an auction house is, it’s where people go to sell their artworks, and believe it or not the doors are always open to the public for viewing these works.
This show is equally exciting, and important because it showcases over 60 works created by some of the most significant and legendary black artists.
This show will be on view until Feb. 8, so make sure you find time to stop in before then!