Gary Simmons at Metro Pictures

Gary Simmons, Stardust, Blizzard, 2006.
Gary Simmons, Stardust, Blizzard, 2006.

In a 20-year retrospective of his work at Chelsea’s Metro Pictures Gallery, Gary Simmons’ ‘Stardust, Blizzard’ from 2006 is a standout.  Simmons turns two terms for cocaine into beautiful but haunting text images using his signature, hand-smearing technique. (Through Jan 19th.)