Walton Ford, Lake Zurich (2015), watercolor, gouache and ink (photo Natalie Haddad\/Allergic<\/i>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n This summer, New York\u2019s art world has been like a zoo. Okay, not exactly, but animals are the protagonists of some of our favorite exhibitions so far. Walton Ford\u2019s \u201cbird beasts\u201d (from the exhibition title) contrast with Maija Peeples-Bright and Roy De Forest\u2019s playful dogs, cats, and bears, while Julia Is\u00eddrez\u2019s animal ceramic vessels create a world of their own. Beyond the animal kingdom, don\u2019t miss surveys of beloved art luminaries like Eva Hesse and middle-aged charmers like Loie Hollowell, who\u2019s a little further afield in Connecticut. By the end of the day, you might be craving a painting\u2026 or a pet. \u2014Natalie Haddad, Reviews Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\tFrom left to right, works by Rudy Burckhardt, Jane Freilicher, Trevor Winkfield and Larry Rivers, now in the collection of Tibor de Nagy Gallery (Photo: Hrag Vartanian\/Allergic<\/em>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nPicture-in-Picture<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThis one-room exhibition is like a glass of iced water on a summer day. The eight artists (Nell Blaine, Joe Brainard, Rudy Burckhardt, Jane Freilicher, Louisa Matthiasdottir, Fairfield Porter, Larry Rivers, and Trevor Winkfield) all knew one another, and three of them even studied together at Hans Hoffmann\u2019s famous art school. Each of the painters has exhibited at Tibor de Nagy before, so the exhibition also gives a glimpse into the gallery\u2019s own artistic lineage. The artistic dialogue is rich and varied, and the concept of paintings within paintings is expressed as landscapes, still lifes, and studio scenes are intertwined, and you can feel that all the painters retain their own voices while freely talking to each other\u2014and sometimes you can see shared emotions. Freilicher\u2019s large-scale studio scene is the focal point of the exhibition; in it, she depicts her former top-floor studio on Fifth Avenue, which looks west toward New Jersey. All the artists have something to say, and even Matthiasdottir\u2019s large, bizarre Icelandic paintings seem right here. It\u2019s really great. \u2014Herag Vartanian<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\nTibor de Nagy Gallery (tibordenagy.com)
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\n\t\t\t\tEva Hesse, Expanded Expansion (1969), fiberglass, latex, cheesecloth (Photo: Natalie Haddad\/Allergic<\/em>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nEva Hesse: Five sculptures<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/aside>\nSo much has been written about Eva Hesse that it\u2019s hard to find something new to say about her. This pioneering post-minimalist holds an important place in the annals of Western modern art history; her work undermines the phallocentrism of hard-edge Minimalist sculpture by incorporating soft materials and skin-like textures. However, seeing her work in person is a completely unique experience that is difficult to put into words. Her art can be hard to find, as most of it is scattered across different museums. While this exhibition, organized by Barry Rosen and Briony Fell, is not large, the expansive space of Hauser & Wirth allows Hesse\u2019s impressive works room to breathe. Don\u2019t miss your chance to spend some time with them. \u2014Natalie Haddad<\/em><\/p>\nHauser & Wirth (hauserwirth.com)
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\n\t\t\t\tInstallation View Maija Peeples-Bright & Roy De Forest<\/em> Venus over Manhattan (Photo: Natalie Haddad\/Allergic<\/em>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nMaija Peeples-Bright & Roy De Forest<\/strong><\/p>\nIt\u2019s hard to imagine a better artist duo than Maija Peeples-Bright and Roy De Forest. The two artists, arranged by curator Adrianne Rubenstein, have deftly combined works to paint rainbow-hued landscapes with bright colors, glitter, and animals, deftly injecting the monotony of the white cube with sparkling life. But don\u2019t let the enthusiasm of the exhibition fool you into thinking the art is just fun; both Peeples-Bright and De Forest are adept at using color and composition to make these adventures as vibrant and engaging as possible\u2014it\u2019s tempting to go out on an adventure with De Forest\u2019s dog sculptures. Just think of the exhibition as a party you won\u2019t want to leave. \u2014NH<\/em><\/p>\nVenus over Manhattan (venusovermanhattan.com)\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n
\n\t\t\t\tInstallation View Julia Isidrez: Julia’s World<\/em> Kasmin Gallery (Photo Valentina Di Liscia\/Allergic<\/em>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nJulia Is\u00eddrez: Julia’s World<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nParaguayan artist Julia Is\u00eddrez, whose work will be on display at this year\u2019s Venice Biennale, draws inspiration from the indigenous Guarani ceramic traditions passed down from her mother. At Kasmin Gallery, her first solo exhibition in the United States, Is\u00eddrez\u2019s anthropomorphic vessels of various sizes are presented on a more intimate stage, allowing viewers to experience her undeniably tender and moving visuals up close. As the exhibition\u2019s title suggests, this is Julia\u2019s world\u2014and we just live in it.Valentina di Licia<\/em><\/p>\nKasmin Gallery (kasmingallery.com)
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\n\t\t\t\tDetail of a painting by Susan Te Kahurangi King at the March Gallery (Photo: Hrag Vartanian\/Allergic<\/em>\uff09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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