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Bettina von Zwehl at the New York Historical Society

Inspired by a 2018 lie-in by high school students in Washington D.C. to protest gun violence, and ghostly profile portraits by Benjamin Tappan in the New York Historical Society’s collection, London-based artist Bettina von Zwehl created portraits of 17 New York high school students intended to recall death masks.  The result is a sobering and beautiful memorial to those killed by guns and a powerful plea to stop the violence. (On view at the New York Historical Society on the Upper West Side through April 28th).

Bettina von Zwehl, Meditations in an Emergency, #1-17, series of 17 photographs, gelatin silver prints, handprinted, 2018.

Corinne May Botz at Benrubi Gallery




Corinne May Botz’s photos of medical actors, simulating illness in trainings for medical students are simultaneously moving and not-quite-believable. Though they don’t depict real scenarios, Botz’s photos nevertheless strongly tap a sense of dread and helplessness when our bodies fail to function as they should. (At Benrubi Gallery through Feb 6th).

Corinne May Botz, “Louise” from Bedside Manner, archival pigment print, 30 x 24 inches, 2013.