GALLERIES Galleries A Taste of Art 147 Duane St. ...

A Taste of Art 147 Duane St. (W. B'way), 212-964-5493, atasteofart.com Mon.-Fri. 12-8; Sat. 12-6. Free. "Leah Oates: Fragments," exhibit exploring time passing & memory's distortion using the medium of photography [through 5/26].

A.I.R. Gallery 511 W. 25th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Sts.), 212-255-6651, www.airnyc.org Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Ann Schaumburger," abstract pattern paintings w/rhythmic horse motif [through 5/24].

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 the image w/technique [through 6/21].

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," show of 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].

Clockwork-Apple Gallery 32B Gansevoort St. (betw. Hudson St. & 9th Ave.), 212-229-1187, www.clockwork-apple.com Mon.-Sun. 11-6. Free. "Nomads of Mongolia," portraits taken by Karl Doyle on his wanderings through Mongolia [through 5/30].

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].

DFN gallery 176 Franklin St. (Hudson St.), 212-334-3400, www.dfngallery.com Mon.-Sat. 11-7. Free. "Susan Grossman: New Works," large charcoal drawings of NY street scenes & Long Island landscapes [through 5/31].

The Drawing Center 35 Wooster St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-219-2166, www.drawingcenter.org Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 11-6. Free. "Street Selections," works by eight artists who use the surrounding streets as an exhibit venue [through 5/31].

E3 Gallery 47 E. 3rd St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-982-0882, ww.e3gallery.com Thurs.-Sat. 2-6. "Mingled Moments," low-tech panoramic double exposed photos taken by Susan Bowen's $20 Holga [through 5/24].

Exit Art 475 10th Ave. (36th St.), 212-966-7745, www.exitart.org Fri.-Sat. 12-8; Wed-Thurs. & Sun. 12-6. sugg. don. $10. "Exit Biennial: The Reconstruction," Exit Art celebrates its new location with 34 site-specific installations by 46 artists [through 5/31].

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].

Grant Gallery 7 Mercer St. (Canal St.), 212-343-2919, www.grantgallery.com Tues.-Sat. 11-7; Sun. 12-6. Free. "Roger Dean," surreal paintings by the artist of otherworldly landscapes [through 5/25].

Green Gallery 212 Berry St. (betw. Metropolitan Ave. & N. 1st St.), Williamsburg, 718-599-0844. Fri.-Mon. 1-6. "ManicMeltdown," Seuss-alicious cartoon paintings, drawings & zaniness by Glenn Head [through 6/8].

Haim Chanin Fine Arts 210 11th Ave. 2nd fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 646-230-7200, www.haimchanin.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Oteiza," geometric sculptures made from alabaster & iron by recently deceased Basque artist Jorge Oteiza [through 5/31].

Howard Scott Gallery 529 W. 20th St. 7th fl. (betw. 10th &11th Aves.), 646-486-7004. Tues.-Sat. 10:30-6. Free. "Silent Matter," paintings, sculptures & installations by Mexico City based artist Perla Krause exploring time & memory [through 5/31].

Kim Foster Gallery 529 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-229-0044, www.artnet.com/kfoster.html Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "random landscapes," paintings from a series called "slow, same" by Korean artist Moon Beom [through 5/24].

Lehmann Maupin Gallery 540 W. 26th St. (10th & 11th Aves.), 212-255-2923, www.lehmannmaupin.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Julian La Verdiere: Goliath Concussed," large sculptures that evoke bygone empires [through 5/24].

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].

Littlejohn Contemporary 41 E. 57th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-980-2323, www.littlejohncontemporary.com Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. Free. "Ignotum per Ignotius," Lucy Puls uses album covers to create Rorschach-like pieces. "Michael Kessler: New Paintings: Works on Paper," layers of geometric shapes & marks create 'sandwich of information' [through 5/24].

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].

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].

Robert Mann Gallery 210 11th Ave., 10th fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 212-989-7600, www.robertmann.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Maria Miesenberger: Uncut," new photos, sculptures & drawings dealing w/innocence & 'resisting the forces of life that make us feel powerless' [through 6/7].

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].

SculptureCenter 44-19 Purves St. (Jackson Ave.), L.I.C., 718-361-1750, www.sculpture-center.org Thurs.-Tues. 12-6. Free. "Architectures of Gender: Contemporary Women's Art in Poland," installations by 16 female Polish artists [through 6/8].

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. "Ancestor Portraits," photos addressing concepts of time by Donna Hamil Talman. "Small Spaces," chronicles Sandra Carrion's encounters w/cemetery headstones, mausoleums & statuary. "Lost and Found," let Jeff Smith take you on a 'photographic voyage.' "Russia and Estonia at the Turn of the 90's," Marilyn Fish-Glynn's 'environmental portraits.' "Wax Flora," examines intricate floral details in photos by Melissa Fleming. [through 5/31].

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].

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.

Asia Society 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-517-2742, www.asiasociety.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 11-9. $7, $4 st./s.c., child. under 16 free. "The World of Buddhism," exhibition exploring important concepts & imagery of Buddhism [through 10/19].

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.

Cooper Hewitt's National Design Museum 2 E. 91st St. (5th Ave), 212-849-8380, www.si.edu/ndm Tues. 10-9; Weds.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5. $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 8/3].

Dia Center for the Arts 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].

Educational Alliance 197 E. B'way (Jefferson & Clinton Sts.), 212-780-2300. Mon.-Thurs. 10-9; Fri.-Sun. 10-5. "My Mother's an Artist," 30 artists & their mothers unite to show off their art [through 5/29].

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.

French Institute 55 E. 59th St. (betw. Lexington & Madison Aves.), 212-355-6160. Mon.-Thurs. 9-8; Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-2. "Raoul Dufy: Bianchini-Ferier Fabric Design Watercolors," art by the 'granddaddy of modern chic' created for this textile house of style [through 5/22].

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].

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].

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. "Bronzeville: Black Chicago in Pictures," over 120 photos from 1941-43 taken on Chicago's South Side exhibit the many facets of the black urban community during that time. Images of bustling streets, overcrowded apartments & social protests describe struggling but vibrant society [through 5/25].

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 Arts & Design 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-956-3535, www.americancraftmuseum.org Tues., Weds., Fri.-Mon. 10-6; Thurs. 10-8. $8, $5 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Libensky and His Students: 44 Czech Glass Artists," 73 decorative glass objects created by 41 pupils, plus four pieces by Libensky & his wife/collaborator Jaroslava Brychtova [through 6/8].

Museum of Chinese in the Americas 70 Mulberry St. (Bayard St.), 212-619-4785, www.moca-nyc.org Tues.-Sun. 12-5. $3, $1 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Gotta Sing Gotta Dance!: Chinese America in the Nightclub Circuit," showcase of photographs taken during first half of 20th century capturing Asian performers defying mainstream expectations [through 5/31]. "Portraits of a Neighborhood; Family Portraits by the FIT Photography Club," images from May 2002's "Family Photo Day" sponsored by MOCA [through 5/31].

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 Public Library for the Performing Arts Dorothy & Lewis B. Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, 65th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), 212-870-1630, www.nypl.org Thurs. 12-8; Tues., Weds., Fri. & Sat. 12-6. Free. "Original Cast Recordings," more than 100 years of musicals, operettas & productions from Robin Hood to Bombay Dreams [through 6/7].

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. "Feiffer's Family Tree," feat. comic strips & cartoons that influenced Feiffer [through 6/1]. "The Games We Played," displays over 150 board games, many of which were manufactured here in the city, from 1865 to present [through 6/1]. "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]. "Bella C. Landauer: Collector of Enterprise," one of the premier collections of trading cards, lottery tickets, matchbooks & more [through 6/1]. "Enterprising Women: 250 Years of American Business," tells the stories of American business women from the colonial era to now [through 6/1]. "Eva Zeisel," installation by industrial design & ceramics creator whose career spans most of the 20th century [through 6/1]. "African American Masters: Highlights from the Smithsonian American Art Museum," 61 paintings, sculptures & photos by artists exploring their bicultural heritage [through 6/1].

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].

Queens Museum of Art New York City Bldg., Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, 718-592-9700, www.queensmuse.org Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. & Sun. 12-5. Sugg. don. $5, $2.50 st./s.c., child. under 5 free. "Secret Games: Wendy Ewald Collaborative Works with Children 1969-1999," explores social issues by seeing them through the eyes of children [through 6/8].

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-879-9779, www.amscan.org Tues.-Sat. 12-6. $3, $2 st./s.c. "Expression by Design: The Brilliance of Swedish Folk Painting from Dalarna and Smaland," floral & figural design-decorated wall hangings & wooden furniture bring a taste of typical Swedish folk art to our fair city [through 5/24].

Studio Museum in Harlem 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell 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].

SVA's Visual Arts Gallery 137 Wooster St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-592-2010, www.schoolofvisualarts.edu Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Mentors," works by SVA undergrads as inspired by their mentors; the head honchos of the NYC arts community [through 5/24].

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. "Dennis Oppenheim: Aspen Projects," first group of nine short films [through 5/25]. "Scanning: The Aberrant Architectures of Diller & Scofidio," retrospective on husband/wife team whose projects combine architecture, performing arts & visual arts [through 5/25]. "Elie Nadelman: Sculptor of Modern Life," tribute to modernist sculptor whose works in bronze, marble, wood & plaster exhibit modern & classical influences [through 7/20].

Openings/Receptions

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 [opens 5/21, through 6/12].

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 [opens 5/22, through 7/12].