Art

Stephen Powers, a well-known graffiti artist who famously tagged under the name ESPO in New York City and Philadelphia, often creating works that blurred the line between legal and illegal. In 2000, the controversial artist gave up graffiti to become a studio artist, and as a result has had his works displayed at the esteemed Venice and Liverpool Biennials, in addition to numerous shows at NYC’s now-defunct Deitch Projects galleries.  From September 6th through September 29th.

 A direct reference to the Talking Heads, “This Must Be The Place” is Deborah Farnault’s second solo exhibition in New York. Farnault works in a variety of media – photography, silkscreen printing, and mixed media – to illustrate the hunt for an “ideal” landscape or for some peace of mind, balancing back and forth between chaotic and peaceful visions. It is a collection of encounters, sensory experiences, and feelings while making our way through life. The opening reception is Friday, August 31, 6–8 pm with a performance by Ryan Ferreira.

"The Perfect Storm", a group exhibition exploring man-made and natural disasters can be viewed through August 17th at the Julie Saul Gallery. The selected artists use their work as a conduit to address environmental, political and economic issues, each exploring man’s tenuous relationship to nature in a global landscape fraught with uncertainty. The destructive forces of nature, global warming, “the war on terror” and financial uncertainty are all challenges we face today.

“Backlash” is an exhibition that addresses the current political climate towards women. In response to the increasing tension against providing women with basic healthcare needs and the ensuing media storm which demonizes women, Soho20 Gallery Chelsea is hosting a venue for outrage.  Opening reception July 19, 6-8 pm.