Chelsea Galleries Openings

 
June

The bell of the ball: movin’cool air conditioner at Jack Shainman. Photo AFC Like many art objects, the aesthetic value of a Movin Cool air conditioner can be viewed in direct proportion with its functionality. Needless to say, I think it’s gorgeous. It also aided the viewing of other works in — art always looks better when you don’t have to view it through a film of sweat. A few highlights from this exhibition and Moti Hasson after the jump.

Discover the best art galleries and art exhibitions in NYC. Including critics guide to the best art in New York and the latest art reviews. The best Chelsea art galleries. Art The best Lower. The Hole presents the first New York solo exhibition by Minneapolis-based artist Mathew Zefeldt. Covering the walls and floor of our gallery 3 space with a giant oil.

Dave Hardy, Space Question? 2007 Photo AFC On the one hand large star form sculptures such as this easily resolve themselves, on the other, the light bulbs add an unexpected dimension to the work, and the object is inarguably moving. Two thumbs up from me. Dave Hardy, Space Question? (detail) 2007 Photo AFC The pink pom pom is a nice touch.

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Chelsea Galleries Openings

Also note: are making a come back! Justin Matherly, The Capacity of Being an Indestructible Support, 2008, Photo AFC Speaking of fashion, while I doubt there’s any getting away from eco art this year, I’m constantly surprised by how much of it I like. Justin Matherly’s plants growing on the sturdy support of crutches and cement meets our approval. I particularly enjoy the anthropomorphization happening in these works, which lends the pieces a real charm.