Robert Morris at Sonnabend Gallery

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In collaboration with woodworker Josh Finn, iconic Minimalist artist Robert Morris has been creating replicas of his 1960s sculptures. Currently on view at Chelsea’s Sonnabend Gallery, this gracefully curving form recalls Morris’ 1961 ‘Box for Standing,’ (a replica is included in the show), suggesting a more exulted place to position yourself, akin more to an art-filled niche than the ‘tub’ to which its title refers. (Through March 15th).

Robert Morris, Tub, alder, 80 ½ x 39 ½ x 20 inches, 2013.

Emily Jacir at Alexander and Bonin Gallery

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Over a period of two years, Palestinian artist Emily Jacir visited Jerusalem’s Jewish National and University Library, surreptitiously phototographing books that once belonged to Palestinians, now labeled as ‘Abandoned Property.’ Lining the walls of Chelsea’s Alexander and Bonin Gallery, her photos highlight notations, insertions and other personal touches.  (Through April 5th).

Emily Jacir, ex libris, installation, public project and book, 2010-12.

Katherine Bernhardt at Canada Gallery

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Known for her unnerving, expressionist renditions of fashion models, New York painter Katherine Bernhardt steps into new territory with food-centric pattern paintings whose collective title, ‘Stupid, Crazy, Ridiculous, Funny Patterns’ accurately introduces their surprising, bold and humorous nature. (At the Lower East Side’s Canada Gallery through March 9th).

Katherine Bernhardt, Steaming Hot Coffee and Cigarettes and Pizza, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 2013.

Austin Thomas at Hansel and Gretel Picture Gallery

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Pocket Utopia on the Lower East Side and Hansel and Gretel Picture Gallery in Chelsea don’t just have their unusual names in common; they’re both showcasing work and happenings by Pocket Utopia founder and New York artist Austin Thomas. Thomas rescues and transforms paper, books and other aged materials; here, a book cover titled ‘Castle’ becomes a shelter, a tent, a minimal sculpture and a testament to a book well-used.  (Through March 15th).

Austin Thomas, Castle, 20 x 14 inches, photographic print, 2014.

Sarah Cain at Galerie Lelong

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Once, LA-based artist Sarah Cain created work primarily in abandoned buildings. In her current site-specific installation at Galerie Lelong, she pushes painting far beyond the edge of the canvas, creating an eye-catching sprawl of color and form at the back of the gallery. (In Chelsea through March 15th).

Sarah Cain, hypnic jerk, site-specific installation, 2014.