Must See: -figur
Must See: -figur
Must See: -figur
Next Big Thing: Kemar Keanu Wynter
Reception Friday, Feb 14 from 5-7p SCREEN MEMORIES is a group exhibition of video and sound-based work by Yara Asmar, Mona Benyamin, and Huda Takriti that considers the psychological impact of mass media in the Arab world for a generation of artists who grew up at the tail end of network television’s popularity. These three …
Download the Education & Accessibility Guide for -figur Cuchifritos Gallery + Project Space is pleased to present -figur, a solo exhibition of recent works by Lower East Side Studio Program alum Kemar Keanu Wynter, on view at 88 Essex St. from November 15, 2024 through February 1, 2025. -figur follows on the heels of Kemar’s previous solo …
My work uses colorfully patterned objects and maximalist installations to critique state-sanctioned violence in the US. Whether tufted rugs, wallpaper, flocked architectural models, collage or publications, my interdisciplinary practice employs commercial design language to subvert politically charged content. The work is deeply research-based—often incorporating appropriated archival materials—to explore forgotten or intentionally obfuscated histories of institutional …
Lelia Byron is an interdisciplinary artist who makes paintings, sculptures, and public art projects. Lelia’s projects frequently involve an investigative component, often interviewing diverse groups of people about topics related to human rights and the creative process. Recent projects include a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures at the Springfield Museum of Art, which were …
Lau Wai
W.A.I. The Cast of the Invisible
September 6 – November 2, 2024
Reception: Friday, September 6th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Download the Education & Accessibility Guide for W.A.I. The Cast of the Invisible Curatorial Assistant Manavi Sinha Cuchifritos Gallery + Project Space is very pleased to present W.A.I. The Cast of the Invisible, featuring new work by New York City-based artist Lau Wai on view from September 6 through November 9, 2024. A response to the ever-expanding …
A collaboration with 2nd-grade students from P.S. 48 Mapelton School, Lizania Cruz’ workshop, Geography of Life II, reflected on the historical, existent, and potential futuristic forms of interdependent relationships between human and non-human life. Coming together for six 90-minute sessions, Cruz and participating students explored the following questions: The workshops were structured through observance techniques, …
Ishani Chokshi reviews Yxta Maya Murray’s latest book, “We Make Each Other Beautiful: Art, Activism, and the Law.”