ART Galleries A Taste of Art 147 Duane ...

| 17 Feb 2015 | 01:31

    A Taste of Art 147 Duane St. (W. B'way), 212-964-5493, www.atasteofart.com Mon.-Fri. 12-8; Sat. 12-6. Free. "Silhouettes," b&w paintings by Peter Glebo ponder the drama of Broadway & aesthetics of fashion [through 6/23].

    Anita Shapolsky Gallery 152 E. 65th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-452-1094, www.anitashapolskygallery.com Weds.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Re-examining Abstract Art - Part I," covers abstract works from the last 50 years [through 6/28].

    Annina Nosei Gallery 530 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-741-8695. Tues.-Fri 11-6. Free. "Heidi McFall: Works on Paper," truly photo-realistic portraits that fool the eye [through 6/30].

    Anton Kern Gallery 532 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-367-9663, www.antonkerngallery.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Dan McCarthy," bizarrely abstract yet figurative paintwork that melds image w/technique [through 6/21].

    The Arsenal Gallery Central Park, 64th St. (5th Ave.), 212-360-8163, www.nyc.gov/parks Mon.-Fri. 9-5. Free. "Homage to the Horseshoe Crab," dear horseshoe crab, thanks for the discarded shells, they've been painted & are on display as ceremonial masks [through 6/12].

    Art in General 79 Walker St. (betw. B'way & Lafayette St.), 212-219-0473, www.artingeneral.org Tues.-Sat. 12-6. Free. "Reconfiguring Space: Blueprints for Art In General," feat. proposed designs for renovation of this art space's, um, space [through 6/28].

    Briggs Robinson Gallery 527 W. 29th St (betw. 10th & 11th Aves), 212-560-9075, www.briggsrobinson.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Arctic Desert Ocean Jungle," exhibit & publication of new monograph by Olly & Suzi who collaborate w/animals to create torn, chewed & bloodied works [through 6/14].

    Bruce Silverstein Gallery 504 W. 22nd St. (10th Ave.), 212-627-3930, www.brucesilverstein.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Frank Paulin: Out of the Limelight," feat. artist's vintage & non-vintage photos from the last half of the 20th century [through 7/12].

    Capeluto Arts 147 Reade St. (betw. Hudson & Greenwich Sts.), 212-964-1340, www.capelutoarts.com Tues.-Sat. 12-6. "Reinaldo Sanguino: Urban Identity," contemporary ceramics by NY-based Venezuelan artist living who draws upon urban grit for inspiration [through 6/28].

    ClampArt 531 W. 25th St. (10th Ave.), 646-230-0020, www.clampart.com Tues.-Fri. 11-6. "Boys of Summer: Photographs of and About Men," group show incl. Goldin & Mapplethorpe promises 'artistic representations of the male form,' yup, they mean nekked men [through 9/6].

    D'Amelio Terras 525 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-352-9460. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. "Cornelia Parker," large installation in artist's suspended animation style & several smaller works [through 6/21].

    Denise Bibro Fine Art 529 W. 20th St. 4th fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-647-7030. Tues.-Sat. 11-5. "City Dwellers & Recent Work," for a preview of Mark Hadjipateras' art check out the cool mosaic creatures on the walls of 28th Street's N/R station [through 7/3].

    The Drawing Center 35 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-219-2166, www.drawingcenter.org Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 11-6. Free. "Roza El-Hassan: Drawings," wall drawing/installation stretched weblike through the space [through 7/26].

    E3 Gallery 47 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-982-0882, www.e3gallery.com Thurs.-Sat. 2-6. "Eric Ginsburg," this artist likes dogs & cats, know how we know? Its what he paints, see for yourself [through 6/14].

    Eyejammie Fine Arts Gallery 516 W. 25th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-645-0061, www.eyejammie.com Mon.-Sat. 12-6. Free. "Hip Hop in Black & White," Al Pereira's photos of the 'heroes of hip hop' incl. Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash & Queen Latifah [through 7/3].

    Gallery 138 138 W. 17th St. 5th fl. (6th & 7th Aves.), 212-633-0324, www.gallery138.com Wed.-Sat. 11-6. "Transformations: Backstage on Broadway," Rivka Shifman Katvan exhibits photos of the Great White Way's stars-proceeds benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS [through 6/21].

    Gallery 292 120 Wooster St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-431-0292, www.gallery292.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "...And Leave the Driving to Us," photos from the 40s-60s by iconic photojournalist Esther Bubley [through 6/14].

    Haim Chanin Fine Arts 210 11th Ave. 2nd fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 646-230-7200, www.haimchanin.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Magic Memories," Ofelia Rodriguez creates mixed-media paintings & works on paper but her signature pieces, abracadabra, are three dimensional magic boxes [through 7/12].

    International Center of Photography 1133 6th Ave. (43rd St.), 212-857-0000, www.icp.org Tues.-Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-8; Sat. & Sun. 10-6. $10, $7 st./s.c. "Dreaming in Pictures: The Photography of Lewis Carroll," photos, mainly of enigmatic children, by the acclaimed & beloved author. "Poetic Images: Literary Illustrations from the Richard and Ronay Menschel Library," photos from the 1840s through 1910. "Cuba on the Verge: An Island in Transition," major exhibit on that place we're not allowed to visit [through 8/31].

    Jim Kempner Fine Art 501 W. 23rd St. (10th Ave.), 212-206-6872, www.artnet.com/jkfa.html Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Thailand," captivating photos by Francesca Galliani [through 6/21].

    June Bateman Gallery 560 B'way #306 (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-925-7951, www.junebateman.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Flora & Fauna," b&w photos by Joseph Jurson who zooms in on the plant world, from funghi to lily pads & Nick Brandt who rubs noses w/elephants, giraffes & lions [through 8/30].

    Leslie-Lohman Gay Art Foundation 127-B Prince St. (Wooster St.), 212-673-7007, www.leslielohman.org Tues.-Sat. 1-6. Free. "The Kiss," a kiss is just a kiss, isn't it? See 125 different photographic interpretations of two pairs of lips meeting, mmmwa! [through 6/28].

    LFL Gallery 531 W. 26th St., 4th fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-989-7700, www.lflgallery.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Land of Many Uses," Jules De Balincourt shows paintings & sculptures incl. mini neighborhood model submerged repeatedly in flooding tub [through 6/14].

    Paine Webber Art Society 1285 6th Ave. (52nd St.), 212-713-2885, www.ubspainewebber.com Mon.-Fri. 8-6. Free. "Noguchi: Contours," scroll drawings, portrait heads & stone sculptures exploring the human figure [through 6/20].

    Peoples Improv Theater & Gallery 154 W. 29th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-5563-7488, www.thepit-nyc.com "David Schwarz: 1998-2003," solo show of oil, pencil, gouache & textile works by renowned sculptor [through 6/30].

    Photo District Gallery 37 W. 20th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-807-8787. Mon.-Thurs. 11-8; Fri. 11-9; Sat. 1-6. Free. "The Michelle Series," nudes (is that you Michelle?) by George Wasco for his upcoming book [through 6/19].

    Protetch Gallery 511 W. 22nd St. (10th Ave.), 212-633-6999. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. "Tea & Coffee 'Towers'," over 20 architects create functional coffee & tea sets for Alessi [through 6/30].

    Satellite 94 Prince St. (Mercer St.), 718-599-5352, www.roeblinghall.com Wed.-Sat. 12-6. "Terrible Beauty," group show at new art space on 'the way terrible things can be beautiful' [through 6/21].

    68 Degrees 412 B'way, 3rd fl. (Canal St.), 212-431-6868. Mon.-Fri. 9-6. Free. "Shameless Distortion: Punk Rock/New Wave Icons 1979-1999," photos by B.C. Kagan of prominent rockers [through 7/31].

    Socrates Sculpture Park B'way (Vernon Blvd.), LIC, 718-956-1819, www.socratessculpturepark.org Daily 9 a.m.-sunset. "Yard," outdoor exhibit on privatization of landscape & suburban life [through 8/3].

    Soho Photo Gallery 15 White St. (betw. 6th Ave. & W. B'way), 212-226-8571, www.sohophoto.com Thurs. 6-8; Fri.-Sun. 1-6. Free. "Men Connecting," photographer Ed Evans' provocative exhibit captures body parts entangled by piercings & wires [through 7/5].

    Staley-Wise Gallery 560 B'way # 305 (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-966-6223. Tues.-Sat. 11-5. "Pictures I Had to Take," photos by Joel Grey, the actor & father of a girl named Jennifer, taken on location during the last 25 years [through 7/3].

    Sterilemind Gallery 230 Mulberry St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-941-6767, www.sterilemind.com Tues.-Sat. 12-7. Free. "Seeking the Albatross," Liesl Eisenbeiss & Richard Azarnia, friends & artists of 15 years combine their talents to create a wistful photo/text show [through 6/26].

    Studio 12N 19 W. 36th St. #12n (5th & 6th Aves.), 212-947-0898. Mon.-Fri. 9-5. "Cruel but Stylish," where are Cinderella's evil stepsisters when you need them? Exhibit consists of charcoal drawings of fashionable yet unwearable heels [through 7/26].

    Tribes Gallery 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778, www.tribes.org Daily 12-6. "Idolatry," 'passive aggressive' photos by Nikki Johnson [through 7/5].

    White Columns 320 W. 13th St. (Horatio St.), 212-924-4212, www.whitecolumns.org Weds.-Sun. 12-6. Free. "White Rooms," walk on eggshells in Charley Friedman's room, then check out photos by A.J. Bocchino in the next one [through 6/15].

    Museums/Cultural Inst.

    American Museum of Natural History Central Park W. (79th St.), 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org Daily 10-5:45. $12, $9 st./s.c., $7 child. "Einstein," comprehensive exhibition on dude synonymous with e=mc2, creating "special theory of relativity" & proving the existence & size of molecules. Displayed in five parts ("Einstein's Revolution," "Life and Times," "Light," "Time," "Energy"), presentation incl. never-before-seen photos, cartoons & documents [through 8/10]. "Vietnam: Journeys of the Body, Mind & Spirit," comprehensive exhibition on Vietnamese life today [through 1/4/04]. "Milstein Hall of Ocean Life," the whale is back! After a few months resting up from a little cosmetic surgery, just a few nips & tucks, big blue is back in action-suspension?-in the redone hall of fishy life. "Chocolate", learn the 2000 year history of this delicious treat that sedates half the population.

    Asia Society 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-517-2742, www.asiasociety.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 11-9. $7, $5 st./s.c., child. under 16 free. "The World of Buddhism," exhibition exploring important concepts & imagery of Buddhism. [through 12/14]. "Landscape of Memory: The Art of Mu Xin," art done in prison is always interesting. What would you paint? [through 9/7]

    The Bronx Museum of Art 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.), Bronx, 718-681-6000, www.bxma.org Weds. 12-9; Thurs.-Sun. 12-6. $5 $3 st./s.c. child. under 12 free. "Commodification of Buddhism," group exhibition of works examining use of Buddhist symbols in contemporary pop art manner. See a headless Buddha watch itself on TV [through 6/15].

    Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Ave. (Carroll Pl.), Bklyn, 718-623-7200, www.bbg.org Tues.-Fri. 8-6; weekends & holidays 10-6. $5, $3 st./s.c., child. under 16 free, Tues. free. "Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium Society Show," over 40 U.S. botanical artists donated paintings & scientific drawings for this show [through 6/15].

    Brooklyn Museum of Art 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn, 718-638-5000, www.brooklynart.org Weds.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. & Sun. 11-6; first Sat. of the month 11-11 contrib. $6, $3 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity," almost 600 objects (treasures, reliefs, statuettes, etc.) dating back from circa 4400 BC to 1353 BC. "The Last Expression: Art and Auschwitz," more than 200 works of art created by victims of the Holocaust in death & concentration camps during WWII [through 6/15]. "Pulp Art: Vamps, Villains, and Victors from the Robert Lesser Collection," more than 100 paintings created for fiction magazine covers in the 30s & 40s [through 8/31].

    Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture 515 W. 20th St. 4E (10th Ave.), 212-924-4500, www.jcllcm.com Sun. 2-5. $5. "From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America," ongoing interactive exhibition for kids ages 6-12 followed by arts & crafts. No strollers. Make nice things for Abba for Father's Day.

    Cooper Hewitt's National Design Museum 2 E. 91st St. (5th Ave), 212-849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm ?Tues.-Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-9; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-6. $8, $5 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "National Design Triennial: Inside Design Now," overview of last three year of American architectural & design progress [through 1/25].

    Dia:Chelsea 548 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-989-5566. Weds.-Sun. 10-6. $6, $3 st./s.c. "Refraction," installation incorporating reflection, transparent boundaries & the meaning of art by Jorge Pardo & Gerhard Richter [through 6/15].

    Freakatorium Museum/El Museo Loco 57 Clinton St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-375-0475, www.freakatorium.com Thurs.-Sun. 1-7. $5, $3 child. under 12. "Cabinet of Curiosities," collection of oddities culled by sword swallower Johnny Fox incl. photography from the 1800s, hermaphrodites, freaks, Sammy Davis' glass eye & other strange acquisitions.

    The Frick Collection 1 E. 70th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-288-0700, www.frick.org Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10-6; Fri. 10-9; Sun. 1-6. $12, $8 s.c., $5 st. "Whistler, Women and Fashion," 100 years after the death of James McNeill Whistler, exhibit explores paintings, prints, drawings & costumes relating to his interest in fashion [through 7/13].

    Gallery of the French Institute Alliance Française 22 E. 60th St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-355-6100, www.fiaf.org Mon.-Thurs. 10-8; Fri. 10-6; Sat. 9-1:30. Free. "A Celebration of French Polynesia," in memory of Gauguin, FIAF brings you 25 Tahitian artists' sculptures & paintings [through 8/22].

    Hebrew Union College Brookdale Center 1 W. 4th St. (betw. B'way & Mercer St.), 212-824-2205, www.huc.edu Mon.-Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-3; selected Sun. 10-2. Free. "LILITH Magazine: The Voice of the Jewish Community," illustrations, manuscripts, photos & other memorabilia celebrating more than 25 years of feminist Jewish journalism [through 6/27]. "Thirty Pieces/Thirty Years: Sculpture by Ann Sperry," works contrast & compare feminism w/Jewish heritage [through 6/26].

    Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum Pier 86 W. 46th St. (12th Ave.), 212-245-0072, www.intrepidmuseum.org Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat.-Sun. 10-7. $14, $10 vets./reservists/st./s.c., $7 child. 6-11, $2 child. 2-5, active duty/child. 0-2 free. "All Hands on the Deck," test your coding & knot-tying skills. "Intrepid Remembers 9/11," indoor & outdoor exhibit incl. 17 ft. by 10 ft. mural & two steel beams from the WTC. "Attack Cobra Helicopter," earlier version of aircraft deployed to Afghanistan. "Virtual Flight Simulators," 4-D experience.

    Japan Society 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-832-1155, www.jpnsoc.org Tues.-Fri. 11-6; Sat. & Sun. 11-5. $5, $3 st./s.c. "Transmitting the Forms of Divinity: Early Buddhist Art from Korea and Japan," masterpieces of the earliest Buddhist art incl. sculptures, relics, ceramics & scrolls [through 6/22].

    Merchant's House 29 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & Lafayette St.), 212-777-1089. Thurs.-Mon. 1-5. $5, $3 st./s.c. "The Changing Silhouette of Fashion- Six Decades of Tredwell Costumes," monthly-rotating long term exhibit highlighting typical 1830-1880 dress beginning w/1830 cream colored, ankle-length muslin dress.

    Metropolitan Museum of Art Grace Rainey Rogers Aud. 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-570-3949. Tues.-Thurs. & Sun. 9:30-5:30; Fri. & Sat. 9:30-9. $12, $7 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "African-American Artists: 1929-1945," more than 80 paintings, drawings & prints taken from museum's collection [through 7/6]. "Arms and Armor: Notable Acquisitions 1991-2002" [through 6/29].

    Museum of the City of New York 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672, www.mcny.org Weds.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5. $7, $4 st./s.c./child., $12 families. "Roaring into the Twenties: The New New York Woman," these fabulous women threw off social restraints by donning short skirts, cutting their hair & doing as they darn well pleased. See their costumes, jewelry & photos [through 9/14].

    National Academy of Design 1083 5th Ave. (betw. 89th & 90th Sts.), 212-369-4880, www.nationalacademy.org Weds. & Thurs. 12-5; Fri.-Sun. 11-6. $8, $5 st./s.c. "178th Annual Exhibition," showcases artists from all over the nation incl. Joyce Kozloff, Ed Paschke, Dimitri Hadzi & Miriam Schapiro [through 6/15].

    National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center, 1 Bowling Green (betw. State & Whitehall Sts.), 212-514-3700, www.americanindian.si.edu Fri.-Weds. 10-5; Thurs. 10-8. Free. "The Edge of Enchantment," photographs, multimedia installations & video footage examining the lives of Native communities in Oaxaca, Mexico [through 7/15]. "All Roads Are Good: Native Voices on Life & Culture," displays more than 300 symbolic objects [permanent]. "CONTINUUM: 12 Artists," launch of 18 month series of works by various artists who were inspired by or knew George Morrison & Allan Houser, two major figures of Native American art.

    New Museum of Contemporary Art 583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-219-1222, www.newmuseum.org Tues.-Sun. 12-6; Thurs. 12-8. $3 Thurs. 6-8. $6, $3 st./s.c., child. under 18 free. "Living Inside the Grid," 24 artists use grid motif to incite thought on overly technological world, mediums incl. computer, video, sculpture & photography [through 6/15].

    The New-York Historical Society 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400, www.nyhistory.org Tues.-Sun. 11-6. $6, $4 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Presidential Manuscripts," series of exhibitions highlighting one president at a time [long term]. "Beals, Hervey, and Hewitt: Women Pioneers of Architecture and Design Photography," three pioneering female photographers' photos of NY [through 7/13].

    NY Transit Museum, Gallery Annex, Grand Central Terminal 42nd St. (Park Ave. S.), 718-694-5100, www.mta.nyc.ny.us/museum Mon.-Fri. 8-8; Sat. & Sun. 10-6. Free. "Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870-1950," approximately 20 over-sized prints (30" long x 20" wide) document the thrill of train travel [through 6/22].

    P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center 22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th Ave.), LIC, 718-784-2084, www.ps1.org Thurs.-Mon. 12-6. $5, $2 st./s.c. "Unveiling the Innocents," photos & documentary by Taryn Simon on wrongfully imprisoned individuals [through 8/31].

    Studio Museum in Harlem 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.), 212-864-4500, www.studiomuseum.org Weds. & Thurs. 12-6; Fri. 12-8; Sat. & Sun. 10-6. $7, $3 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Frederick J. Brown: Portraits in Jazz, Blues, and Other Icons," paintings inspired by & in homage to shapers of American culture incl. bold style images of icons Louis Armstrong & Billie Holiday [through 6/29].

    Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art 495 B'way 3rd. fl. (betw. Spring & Broome Sts.), 212-925-2035, www.swissinstitute.net Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Dust Memories," is not another name for 'acid flashback' or 'opium dream,' it is, in fact, a group show on the 'residue of reality,' got it? [through 8/2].

    Whitney Museum at Altria 120 Park Ave. (42nd St.), 212-570-3633, www.whitney.org Mon.-Fri. 11-6; Thurs. 11-7:30. Free. "Dario Robleto: Say Goodbye to Substance," the artist mixes culture, science & material history like a DJ mixes funk, hiphop & jazz [through 7/3].

    Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3676, www.whitney.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 1-9. $12, $9.50 st./s.c./groups 10 or more; Fri. 6-9 pay-what-you-wish. "Elie Nadelman: Sculptor of Modern Life," tribute to modernist sculptor whose works in bronze, marble, wood & plaster exhibit modern & classical influences [through 7/20].

    Williamsburg Art & Historical Center 135 B'way (Bedford Ave.), 718-486-7372, www.wahcenter.org Sat. & Sun. 12-6. Free. "Guilty Pleasures," group show on the inexplicable & incorrigible, in which you may sinfully indulge [through 6/29].

    World Monuments Fund 95 Madison Ave. (28th & 29th Sts.), 646-424-9594, www.worldmonuments.org "Fragile Jewels of India: Preserving an Extraordinary Architectural Heritage," show consists of photos, textiles, tools, crafts & architectural details focusing on Jaisalmer, the Golden Fort of Rajasthan [through 9/10].

    Openings/Receptions

    Kravets/Wehby Gallery 521 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-352-2238. Tues.-Sat. 11-6. "The Last Sunday in June," Jamel Shabazz's (of Back In The Days fame) photos focusing on the Gay Pride Parade. Expect floats, divas, costumes, drag/drama queens & many rainbow colors [reception 6/12 from 6-8, through 8/31].

    La Vuelta 10-43 44th Dr. (betw. 11th St. & Vernon Blvd.), 718-361-1858. Mon.-Thurs. 11-11; Fri. 11; Sat. 1. "The Great Painters Ball," exhibit of 28 artists opens w/huge party feat. bands, DJs & hoopla [reception 6/15 from 2-9, through 7/5].

    Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave. (82nd St.), 212-535-7710, www.metmuseum.org Tues.-Thurs. Sun. 9:30-5:30; Fri. & Sat. 9:30-9. $12 $7 st./s.c. child. under 12 free w/adult. "Celebrating Saint Petersburg," oodles of Russian & European art from the 1700s through the early 20th century, for the 300th anniversary of the 'Burg' [opens 6/11, through 1/25].

    Momenta Art Gallery 72 Berry St. (N. 10th St.), Williamsburg, 718-218-8058, www.momentaart.org Fri.-Mon. 12-6. Free. "Focus Group," satirical, ironical show incl. kiosk installation where one can purchase "blackness," not sure if it comes by the ounce, cup or inch [reception 6/13 from 7-9, through 6/30].

    Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology 7th Ave. (27th St.), 212-217-5800, www.fitnyc.suny.edu Tues.-Fri. 12-8; Sat. 10-5. Free. "The Big, the Bold, and the Beautiful: Hand Screen-Printing for Fashion and Interiors," on this very special day examine U.S. & European textiles & fashions w/large motifs & saturated colors [opens 6/17, through 8/2].

    The New-York Historical Society 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400, www.nyhistory.org Tues.-Sun. 11-6. $6, $4 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Milton Rogovin: The Forgotten Ones," hmm, who is missing? Documentary photos & short film of the ghettos of Buffalo [opens 6/17, through 9/14].

    Robert Mann Gallery 210 11th Ave., 10th fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 212-989-7600, www.robertmann.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Ansel Adams 100+1," roaring falls, craggy cliffs & stunning landscapes await you [reception 6/12 from 6-8, through 8/22].

    Tibor de Nagy Gallery 724 5th Ave. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 212-262-5050, www.tibordenagy.com Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. free. "Selected Works: Jean Hélion," oil on canvas paintings by Hélion, from a private collection, courtesy of the Flow Chart Foundation-whatever that is! [6/12 from 5-7, through 7/25].

    Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3676, www.whitney.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 1-9. $12, $9.50 st./s.c./groups 10 or more; Fri. pay-what-you-wish 6-9 p.m. "Louise Bourgeois: The Insomnia Drawings," Can't sleep? What a shame. Do something productive w/your waking night hours & see this exhibit [opens 6/14, through 9/21].