2013 Exhibitions

Living so close to a cultural mecca, it seems only logical to venture downstate and take advantage of the myriad of galleries and art exhibitions tucked away in the city. After a few minutes of Google searching and link-hopping, I found two galleries that caught my attention: the Luhring Augustine and the Matthew Marks gallery.

LUHRING AUGUSTINE

This gallery actually offers two locations, one in Chelsea, the other in Bushwick, Brooklyn NY. From February 22 to June 16, both locations will be debuting a group exhibition composed of the talents of Charles Atlas, Johannes Kahrs, Reinhard Mucha, and Rachel Whiteread.

Charles Atlas

Collectively, the exhibition's description states, the pieces are reflective of the various artists' concerns and interpretations regarding the nature of memory and the construction of collective and individual histories. 

Both locations are open from 10am to 6pm on Friday; 12pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

Boasting free admission and a short train ride from New Paltz, this exhibition seems like an interesting, risk-free experience. 

MATHEW MARKS GALLERY

Founded in 1991, the Mathew Marks Gallery represents the collective efforts of more than 20 European and American artists spanning several generations. Located at 523 West 24 Street, New York, this gallery incorporate works in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, film, drawing, and printmaking.

 

 
Nayland Blake: What Wont Wreng from Matthew Marks Gallery on Vimeo

From February 2 to April 20, 2013, artist Nayland Blake will be putting on an exhibition entitled "What Went Wreng". In collecting and combing various objects he created and accumulated throughout his daily meanderings, Blake has constructed a series of sculptures intended to explore certain socially complex themes ranging from personal and gender identities to the notion of community.  

The installation will be open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.