Now that the first wave of fairs is behind us (phew), we’re diving headfirst into the fall season with our bimonthly guide of shows to see in the city. From the captivating painted worlds of Naudline Pierre to a melodious exhibition by Manny Vega and Sara Siestreem’s (Hanis Coos) New York solo debut, it’s a reminder of all the great art there is to see right here in the five boroughs. And in a very NYC story, a beloved arts collective endured years of evictions and police raids only to find itself, decades later, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding from the city itself to rebuild a new home. ABC No Rio, which started out as an illegal squat in a dilapidated tenement building in the Lower East Side, is looking to a new future in a (sanctioned) home in the neighborhood. Read Staff Reporter Maya Pontone’s article below. In case you missed our art-fair coverage last week, I highly recommend Senior Editor Hakim Bishara’s Armory Show review, which could double as a message to send to someone you want to break up with but still want to be friends with.
— Valentina Di Liscia, News Editor
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Artists including Leon Golub, Charles Yuen, Naudline Pierre, and Manny Vega are kicking off the fall art season with must-see shows. | Natalie Haddad, Hrag Vartanian, and Valentina Di Liscia
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Opening on September 18, this first retrospective of work by Pan-American artist Rosalie D. Gagné explores her nearly 30-year fascination with opposing worlds — organic and artificial, solid and ethereal, microcosm and macrocosm. Alchemy, nature, science, and humankind’s place in the universe are manifested through works and major installations intertwining manual sculpting practices with new technologies. Learn more
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Detail of Rosalie D. Gagné, “Règne artificiel III (Artificial Kingdom III)” (2017), polyethylene, ventilator, microcontrollers, infrared movement detectors, blue LED lighting, variable size (photo by Michel Pinault) |
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… and we’re throwing a party in Brooklyn that you won’t want to miss! Priority tickets are now available exclusively for Hyperallergic Members!
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The arts collective ABC No Rio faced violent evictions at the hands of riot police and dozens of arrests in the years after its founding in 1980. | Maya Pontone
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What makes Stephen Morrison’s paintings of flower arrangements particularly special is that his beloved dog, Tilly, is integrated into the flowers themselves. | Hrag Vartanian
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Do you want to get involved in your local community? Support the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s vision of equity and social justice for Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere through education, inspiration, and empowerment. Learn about volunteer opportunities and apply by September 30.
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ARMORY SHOW
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“Best Booth”? No, thank you. This year, we honor the real standouts at the fair, from the shiniest artworks to the most Duchampian. | Valentina Di Liscia, Hrag Vartanian, and Hakim Bishara
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Contemporary artists with large followings beyond the traditional scope of the art world had little trouble unloading their latest works. | Aaron Short
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Is this year’s fair a reflection of a tired, oversaturated, and complacent art market, or am I looking for excitement and discovery where they can no longer be found? | Hakim Bishara
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WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?
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The Noguchi Museum terminated three gallery attendants who said they wouldn’t comply with a controversial new rule banning staff from wearing the Palestinian headscarves known as keffiyehs.
Unidentified protesters poured red paint over Columbia University’s “Alma Mater” statue on the first day of classes.
Cooper Union recently announced free tuition for all graduating seniors over the next four years — but questions remain for community members who have long advocated for the reinstatement of free tuition for all students.
Jewish Currents Live is back on schedule this weekend at a new venue in Manhattan after Brooklyn College suddenly cancelled the event for what the magazine believes was a political decision, intending to avoid platforming voices for Palestinian liberation. [jewishcurrents.org]
The fall art fair rush isn’t quite over yet! We’re especially looking forward to the Brooklyn Art Book Fair on September 20–22. [bkabf.info]
Calling all leaf peepers! Here’s a handy map of when fall colors are expected to peak across Upstate New York: [instagram.com]
Hyperallergic News Editor Valentina Di Liscia and Staff Writer Rhea Nayyar were recently guests on WNYC's All Of It, where they discussed New York's art fair season with host Alison Stewart. [wnyc.org]
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