Sally Mann at Edwynn Houk Gallery

On the occasion of Sally Mann’s memoir, ‘Hold Still,’ Edwynn Houk Gallery is exhibiting a selection of work by the artist best known for photos of her children. In this picture from 2004, Mann veils our view of her daughter Virginia, whose beauty is nonetheless apparent. (In the 57th Street area through July 10th).

Sally Mann, Virginia #36, gelatin silver enlargement print with varnish, 50 x 40 inches, 2004.

Pamela Joseph at Francis M. Naumann Fine Art

Pamela Joseph’s censored paintings of iconic artworks, including the rendition of Matisse’s Blue Nude pictured here, look like humorously overzealous attempts to stop objectification of female bodies. In fact, Joseph is recreating the distortions imposed by Iranian censors on art books in Iran. (At Francis M. Naumann Fine Art on 57t Street through May 22nd).

Pamela Joseph, Censored Blue Nude by Matisse, oil on linen, 30 x 48 inches, 2014.