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Reception in conjunction with Rose Marcus and Andy Meerow: Café

What is self-portraiture in the expanded-field? A charcoal drawing is one example, but this research will probe more direct and physical forms of self-positioning. The artists will review the supposition that they are working just by correctly moving their bodies around and assess their role as part of a larger body of people helping each other make sense. Together, the creative populace projects bolstered self-images into the void, or the bounty?

"Tide Study" by Ryan James MacFarland:

Charles Bank Gallery is pleased to present Tide Study, a new photography exhibition by Ryan James MacFarland, July 12-August 19, with an opening reception on Friday, July 6th.This will be MacFarland’s first solo presentation at Charles Bank Gallery. In MacFarland’s newest body of work, the artist shows a concern for the seemingly intangible and transitory qualities of landscape.Through these photographs, MacFarland has attempted to interpret and reconcile his own experiences of nature.

Bound, Unbound: Lin Tianmiao:

Asia Society Museum presents the first major solo exhibition in the United States of leading Chinese artist Lin Tianmiao (born 1961, China). Surveying the past 20 years, this exhibition highlights the remarkably consistent focus on women’s issues that is subtly embodied in her work. The exhibition — a series of installations and sculpture with a textile focus — will fill Asia Society’s entire museum space with several new installations and many works never seen outside.

Yogyakarta: 

Five Artists From IndonesiaMarc Straus Gallery will be presenting an exhibition of five Indonesian artists, four of which have not been shown in The United States yet. The show will include paintings and sculptures from Jumaldi Alfi, Fendry Ekel, Erianto, Abdi Setiawan, and Yunizar. This important event brings these Indonesian artists to New York along with their influences and culture. The opening for the event will be on Wednesday, June 27th at 6pm.