Exhibitions to see this Summer

This summer, art lovers are in for a treat with some of the season’s must-see exhibitions. From Los Angeles to New York, explore art currently top picks heating up the art scene!

Jaume Plensa, WAVES LIKE WORDS, 2023

At Galerie LeLong & Co., artist Jaume Plensa showcases Silent Diary a solo exhibition featuring a series of drawings that touches upon themes of sleeplessness and paranoia. Inspired by Plensa’s fascination with Shakespeare’s Macbeth, this collection incorporates both dark and mysterious works of art that may evoke a similar emotion as the play itself does. In Silent Diary, Plensa also introduces a new sculptural form in his practice UTOPIA (2024), a large-scale Cor-Ten steel sculpture. With each letter formed from a mix of characters from different alphabets, the sculpture celebrates the diversity of humanity and envisions a more beautiful world. May 9-June 29, 2024

Image courtesy of artist: Smoke ‘Em, If Ya Got ‘Em

Diving into the essence of Southern California, the photography exposition Where I'm From explores the landscapes, cultures and authenticity of Los Angeles’ neighborhoods through the unique perspectives of 12 photographers. The IDOLWILD exhibition offers a glimpse into the raw and unfiltered documentary style, showcasing the city’s west to east side districts. Featuring works by Los Angeles photographers such as Calvin Leonard, and Paulo Freire Lopez, Where I’m From captures a personal exclusivity of communities and its residents. June 8-July 7, 2024

In Claire Oliver Gallery’s summer group exhibition, artists BK Adams, Barbara Earl Thomas, Stan Squirewell, LaNia Roberts, and Carolyn Mazloomi come together to examine the interconnectedness and evolution of the past, present and future. Incorporating paintings, paper cuts, glasswork, found photography, and quilts; each artist uses their unique style and addresses themes like identity, race, gender, culture, politics and more. A Brief History of the Future shows a value to both the histories we learn from and the futures we try to create. May 31-August 3, 2024

The Benrubi Gallery presents Gorgeousness: A Summer Pride Show curated by Richard Renaldi. From artists such as Michael Alago to Derrick Woods-Morrow, this powerful exhibition is a combination of works from a total of 58 artists. Not only does Gorgeousness celebrate pride, it calls attention to efforts made for rights and freedoms in the Queer community. June 20-September 17, 2024

Samia Halaby, Green Mirror Sphere, 1968. Courtesy of the artist, New York. Photo and copyright: Samia Halaby, New York.

For over two years, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum has planned and organized Eye Witness an exhibition that traces the dynamic and innovative career of artist Samia Halaby, a distinguished alumna of Michigan State University. From miniature to monumental, 2D to 3D, and monochrome to multicolor, Halaby’s paintings explore her roots, convey her experiences, and propose new ways of seeing the world. With more than 60 works in this exhibition, Eye Witness showcases Halaby's artistic styles such as Islamic geometric abstraction and Western abstract painting. June 29-December 15, 2024

The Hudson Valley Arts Center welcomes new exhibitions and new installations in its Newmark Gallery and 120-acre Sculpture & Architecture Park. Nathan Young’s Tune It Or Die, Riley Hooker’s Body, Language, and Jimenez Lai’s Outcasts from the Underground are only some of Art Omi's 2024 summer exhibitions that you won’t want to miss. Opens July 6 2024

In Tonya Bonakdar Gallery, ordinary and everyday objects such as shoes, wigs, blankets, and more are used to create a less traditional artistic expression. The Objects We Choose, curated by Pedro Alonzo, features a select group of artists who focus on refashioning and transforming objects into works of art. This exhibition encourages viewers to look beyond the surface and understand the deeper meanings objects may hold. June 20-July 31 2024