Hottest Show: ‘I’m Yours now’

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Every summer, galleries showcase their finest talent with group exhibitions of work by their artists, and every year the standout shows are those that have gone the extra mile with creative themes and new artists. The current offerings include a lively sampling of work by young Rio de Janeiro artists at Daniel Reich Gallery, ‘I’m Yours Now’ a selection of artwork created directly on the gallery walls at Sikkema Jenkins, and a quirky exhibition at Andrew Kreps Gallery for which one artist invited another to participate, who invited one other artist and so on. The only problem? There’s so much to see. (Through mid-August)

Read more on the following gallery websites: Daniel Reich Gallery,  Sikkema Jenkins Co, Andrew Kreps Gallery

Don’t Miss: ‘Helter Swelter’ Justin Lowe

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It’s no wonder ‘Helter Swelter,’ Justin Lowe’s first New York solo show attracted reviews in The New York Times, the Village Voice and Time Out. This young collage artist turned the gallery itself into an artwork by creating a convincing, full scale corner store in the front room, parking an ice cream van in the hall, and covering the floor of the back room in fabulous psychedelic swirls of fabric. This meeting of life and art may not explain the mysteries of the universe, but the experience is unique enough for a visit. (Through July 28th)

Find out more at: 5be Gallery

On the Horizon: ‘Ectopia’

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It’s never too soon to start looking forward to the big fall shows, and ‘Ectopia: The Second International Center of Photography Triennial of Photography and Video’ promises a strong start to the new season. Goodbye nature photography! Nearly 40 artists or collectives will exhibit art that explores mankind’s interaction with the natural world, revealing “new perspectives on the planet that sustains, enchants and – increasingly – frightens us.” (Sept 14 – Jan 7th)