Amid the high-profile exhibitions taking place in New York City this spring, such as Raphael at The Met and the Whitney Biennial, smaller gallery shows and independent art spaces might be overlooked. However, these venues are crucial to the vibrant, ever-changing art scene, offering experimental works that might not yet find their way into major institutions.
We’ve curated a selection of standout exhibitions this month, ranging from a show celebrating immigrant artists in Queens to DAZE’s urban aesthetics at PPOW, and Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa’s imaginative take on censored Guatemalan theater at MoMA. As associate editor Lisa Yin Zhang notes, these exhibitions reveal the rich tapestry of human experience.
At Anonymous Gallery, E. Jane plays with identity and persona through a variety of media, while Robert Bergman’s portraits at Hill Art Foundation offer a raw glimpse into humanity. Other highlights include Kamrooz Aram’s diverse influences at Alexander Gray Associates, and the exploration of Black history on Fire Island by Pamela Sneed and Carlos Martiel at the Leslie-Lohman Museum.
The Berry Campbell Gallery presents Judith Godwin’s dynamic canvases, and Wendy Red Star’s installation at Sargent’s Daughters delves into trade beads’ history. Lorimoto Gallery hosts an immigrant-focused group show, and Schoelkopf Gallery offers a rare look at Marsden Hartley’s works. Don’t miss DAZE’s urban nostalgia at PPOW, Arleene Correa Valencia’s exploration of Mexican immigrant experiences at Fridman Gallery, and the engaging duo exhibition at the International Center of Photography.
Finally, enjoy Eugène Atget’s historical Parisian photography at ICP and Margaret Curtis’s analytical paintings at Post Times. RugLife at Pratt Manhattan Gallery challenges textile art conventions, while Naufus Ramírez-Figueroa’s installation at MoMA reimagines a censored play from Guatemala’s civil war era.
