Welcome to the dog days of summer — and yes, we’re talking about the salon-style exhibition at Timothy Taylor Gallery, which features an astounding 60+ portraits of our canine companions. Upon visiting the show, Hyperallergic’s resident dog expert Rhea Nayyar declared that “it’s brilliant to see how each artist interprets the purest interspecies relationship” as she discovered works by Paula Rego, Robert Mapplethorpe, Alex Katz, Jonas Wood, Kiki Smith, and many more.

Where else do we recommend going for art (and air conditioning) this week? We love cooling off at the movies and luckily, Japan Cuts is screening recent Japanese cinema through this Sunday, July 21. According to our critic, there are quite a few titles art lovers will find interesting.

And as the art world prepares for Upstate Art Weekend, those of us stuck in the city can find comfort in five top-tier shows Hyperallergic editors and contributors recommend seeing before the end of the month. All this and more, right below.

More than 145 arts venues will open their doors with exhibitions, open studios, free programs, and more, from a mermaid parade to a hot dog garden party. | Maya Pontone

From a Christmas-themed show to a window exhibition at Chinatown’s oldest running shop, this hot month is full of surprises. | Natalie Haddad, Hakim Bishara, Louis Bury

One of the most underrated film festivals in New York, each year it presents an accessible and engaging collection of recent Japanese cinema. | Dan Schindel

Dog Days of Summer, a group exhibition devoted to our darling companions, explores humor, adoration, fidelity, and companionship. | Rhea Nayyar

“In the nearly 80 years since Kollwitz’s death, images of violence have only become more ubiquitous. It’s a devastating testament to her artistry that these works are still so moving.”

“In creating space without relying on perspective, Milroy hints at the influence of 15th-century Florentine portraits and [Cedric] Morris, as well as Philip Guston after his move away from abstraction, and Marsden Hartley, especially his still lifes. While I see these connections, I feel that Milroy has established his own territory.”

• Maya Pontone visited the Clown Cult in Purgatory, where she celebrated the art of clowning with Chuckie Sleaze and Mx. Ology.

• After 36 years on the job, Graham Nickson is retiring as dean of the New York Studio School.

• Need a bite-sized break? The July 2024 Hyperallergic Mini Art Crossword is out on the town being adorable as always.

• He’s finally full: Pete Wells is stepping down from his position as New York Times restaurant critic. [nytimes.com]

• The Rockaway Rocket returns this weekend! [ferry.nyc]

• Do You Know Mr. Mango? [grubstreet.com]

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