Oh 2020, you've been a lot. To cap off a long, wild year, we've pulled together a list of 10 shows an
| Your NYC Art Guide for December |
|
| | Jesse Krimes, “The Myth of the Golden Legend” (image courtesy Malin Gallery) |
|
| For this final month of a wild year, we’ve pulled together a list of shows and film series that provides both ample distraction and some opportunities for reflection. Here’s our top 10, the majority of which are available online or by appointment. |
|
| A Stirring Tribute Honors Voices Lost and Living with HIV/AIDS Hear Me comes at a time when the ability to gather and grieve is as difficult as it is sorely needed. Fittingly, the NYC AIDS Memorial will debut the outdoor, touch-free installation starting December 1, for World AIDS Day. Dessane Lopez Cassell | 7pm, December 1–31 |
|
| Eric Fischl: Meditations on Melancholia at Skarstedt, through December 18Fischl finds a visual bond between the seclusion of the affluent white world and the pandemic’s enforced isolation. – John Yau Etel Adnan: Seasons at Galerie Lelong, through December 19Etel Adnan once described memory as a “sanctuary of infinite patience.” Looking at her new work, it’s easy to see why. – Billy Anania Theaster Gates: Black Vessel at Gagosian, through December 19Gates reminds us of the many hidden, unacknowledged, and under-recognized histories of Black culture in America. – John Yau |
|
| | Support Hyperallergic | | As arts communities around the world experience a time of challenge and change, accessible, independent reporting on these developments is more important than ever. Please consider supporting our journalism, and help keep our independent reporting free and accessible to all. | | Become a Member |
|
|
|
| Did you enjoy this issue? |
|
