CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVE REALISM
May
17
to Jun 17

CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVE REALISM

M.A. Doran Gallery

"National Contemporary Realism" is a survey of contemporary art created in the style of academic realism.

Participating artists are invited from across the country, and their subject matter includes: narrative, still life, floral, and figurative. Many artists are creating new narratives with their painting, while others are giving a new voice to traditional techniques.

"National Contemporary Realism" aims to create a dialogue about contemporary practices in American Realism.

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The Salmagundi Club New York Figurative Exhibition
Sep
7
6:00 PM18:00

The Salmagundi Club New York Figurative Exhibition

Salmagundi Club presents a showcase of exceptional contemporary figurative art. Situated in the heart of New York City’s vibrant art world, the SCNY New York figurative exhibition is an overview of representational art that focuses on the human figure and face, as seen in the context of New York City and contemporary life. This array of painting, photography, drawing, and sculpture, explores themes of portraiture, nudes, clothed figures, and narratives that center on the human form.

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Art | Basel – Red Dot Miami
Nov
30
to Dec 4

Art | Basel – Red Dot Miami

Visit George Billis Gallery at Booth 706

Since 1970, Art Basel's goal has been to connect the world's premier galleries and their patrons, as well serving as a meeting point for the international art world. Now, over forty years later, its three fairs - in Basel, Hong Kong and Miami Beach rank as the premier shows of their kind, presenting 20th and 21st century art with a strong curatorial perspective. In our American show, leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant work from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall. Ambitious large-scale artworks, films and performances become part of the city's outdoor landscape at nearby Collins Park and SoundScape Park.

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INSIGHTS V
Apr
12
to Jul 19

INSIGHTS V

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INSIGHTS V at The Surovek Gallery, Palm Beach, Fl.

  • Tuesday April 12 through September 30, 2022

An Art Exhibition featuring the work of artists with Bipolar Disorder to highlight the creativity that often accompanies this serious illness of the brain and to reduce the stigma associated with Bipolar Disorder through understanding and awareness.

https://surovekgallery.com/insights-art-exhibit-at-surovek-gallery/

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"Of Woman Born"
May
10
to Jun 8

"Of Woman Born"

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The Housatonic Museum of Art

There is nothing revolutionary whatsoever about the control of women’s bodies by men,“ to quote author, poet and feminist, Adrienne Rich. “The woman’s body is the terrain on which patriarchy is erected.”

Of Woman Born explores the ways in which male dominance has manifested itself in familial, social, political, religious and economic systems—patriarchal structures that, over the centuries, have continually been used to dominate, oppress and exloit women.

Although women have made great strides, such as the right to vote and equal access to education, there is still more work to be done. Women’s rights are human rights and include freedom from discrimination, freedom from violence, and freedom from gender inequality.

https://museum.housatonic.edu

May 10, 2021 through June 26, 2022

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XS/XL Reaching New Heights, The Shelfhaudt Gallery
Apr
6
to May 26

XS/XL Reaching New Heights, The Shelfhaudt Gallery

OPENING THURSDAY APRIL 16, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

"xs - XL: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS" This exhibit explores the impact of size in art from extra small to extra large. The larger pieces will prompt the viewer to step way back to take it all in, while the smaller work will pull the viewer up close to the wall in order to appreciate art presented in a much more intimate space.  When it comes to visual appeal and emotional impact, does size matter?

The Schelfhaudt Gallery

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Artists Collective
Dec
9
to Dec 22

Artists Collective

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The Artists Collective of Westport is a vibrant group of 150 creative individuals who have joined forces to discuss, create, and develop dynamic experiences for the Fairfield County community. The Collective is open to all active artists in pursuit of expanding their careers and in developing a strong, diverse arts community. In the Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse The Collective brings together various creative practices in unique monthly forums, in order to plan and stage public events, pop-up exhibitions, and stimulating experiences. We also tutor, volunteer, and curate various other art related activities and events.

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The Shape of Memories
Aug
24
to Sep 22

The Shape of Memories

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Loft Artists Association in Stamford presents the 6th Annual Tri-State Jurried Exhibition.

Juror/curator, Arianne Faber Kolb, PhD created the concept for "The Shape of Memories." She states, "This exhibition explores the theme of memory and the key role it plays in art. Most artists' works, whether on a conscious or subconscious level, reflect certain personal experiences and histories. References to the past can be monumental, quotidian or intimate. Everyday objects or places take on new meaning depending on how they are interpreted or experienced. In Marcel Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past," the smell and taste of a Madeleine cake triggers a flood of memories and transports the author to another time and experience in his life. The show will explore the various mnemonic devices artists use to create thought provoking connections and commentaries on the passage of time."

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony
Saturday, August 24, 5-7 pm

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Linus Gallery
May
14
3:30 PM15:30

Linus Gallery

In this call to artists, we asked for the artist's best realism. It may be a literal or figurative realism. We wanted to see how the artist interprets realism. The accepted artists from this call for entries are:

  • artist Diana Benedetti from Miami, Florida: Oi On Canvas

  • artist Eamon Conklin from Pasadena, California: Photography

  • artist James Earley from Romsey, United Kingdom: Oil On Canvas

  • artist Jimmy Lee from Pasadena, California: Watercolor

  • artist Sherri Wolfgang from Westport, Connecticut: Metal Print

  • artist Victor Sanchez from Brussels, Belgium: Acrylic On Canvas

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Twisted
Jun
1
to Jul 30

Twisted

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Sherri Wolfgang’s “Twisted” series of life sized paintings, dramatically captures our society’s fascination with warped mental and physical states of cosmetic surgery.

Using her own body as model, she creates a narrative of what she is witnessing. Our society’s culture of youth obsession and physical beauty has taken its toll on American women’s self image and esteem -  to the point of twisting and distorting their own bodies and minds.

Whether it’s marking up Wolfgang’s own body to show the dehumanization inherent in potential cosmetic surgeries, images of finding detached body parts on a train, or tracking the hopes and then horrified realizations of pre – and post – surgeries, Wolfgang’s works exposes the essence of this unfortunate and unnecessary phenomenon.

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Nick.el.o.de.on
Jun
1
to Jul 30

Nick.el.o.de.on

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This newest series was inspired by the earliest movies which were short, flickering images creating the illusion of motion. The first theaters to show these films more than a century ago, NICK.e.lo.de.on captures individual “frames” of a dancer in motion.  The spotlight flickers on and off…and with the contrast of shadow and light recaptures the wonders of the human body and expression. 

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