2 Lizards, a film by artists Meriem Bennani (b. 1988, Rabat, Morocco; lives and works in New York, NY) and Orian Barki (b. 1985, Israel; lives and works in New York, NY), depicts a surrealist view of the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic as it unfolded in New York City. In the film, two animated anthropomorphized lizards serve as protagonists, moving through a city gripped by a pandemic, extended isolation, and cries for social justice reform. It highlights the helplessness and uncertainty experienced by many at the time, as well as the unexpected moments of shared community and connection. Originally released as an eight-part episodic series on Bennani’s Instagram account, the Whitney’s presentation of 2 Lizards is its first institutional screening as a narrative film. This installation is organized by Rujeko Hockley, Arnhold Associate Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Artists: Orian Barki (1 work in the collection) - Meriem Bennani (2 works in the collection)

This installation is located in the Lobby Gallery. Entrance to the Lobby Gallery is always free—no ticket required.

Photograph by Ron Amstutz

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The Museum of Modern Art announces Just Above Midtown: 1974 to the Present. It will be the first museum exhibition to focus exclusively on Just Above Midtown (JAM), an art gallery and self-described laboratory for African American artists and artists of color that was led by Linda Goode Bryant from 1974 until 1986.

Initially located in the heart of New York’s major commercial gallery district, JAM was founded by Linda Goode Bryant with the explicit purpose of “being in but not of the art world.” By the time JAM closed its doors, it had established itself as one of the most vibrant and influential alternative art spaces in New York, embracing work by abstract, self-taught artists, organizing groundbreaking exhibitions that thematized the idea of mixture in art and society, and fostering critiques of the commercialization of art.

Organized by Thomas J. Lax, Curator, with Lilia Rocio Taboada, Curatorial Assistant, Department of Media and Performance, in collaboration with Linda Goode Bryant. With thanks to Marielle Ingram and Argyro Nicolaou.

Support for the exhibition is provited by MoMA’s Wallis Annenberg Fund for Innovation in Contemporary Art through the Annenberg Foundation.

MoMA Audio is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

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Artechouse and Pantone invite you to step into Magentaverse and explore the boundless sights, sounds, feelings and inspirations of the Pantone Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta.

Step into a gorgeous cinematic journey through a euphoric color universe; an opportunity to explore installations that are inspired by the earth under your feet all the way to the depths of space, submerge yourself in creative energies, galvanize your spirit, and enhance your well-being.

Artechouse
439 W 15th Street, Chelsea
New York

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Co-curated by Sally Berman and Sacha Jenkins, Chief Creative Officer of Mass Appeal, Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious presents images ranging from iconic staples of visual culture to rare and intimate portraits of hip-hop’s biggest stars from legendary pioneers including Nas, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G, and Mary J. Blige to modern icons such as Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and Cardi B.

The works on view traverse intersecting themes such as the role of women in hip-hop; hip-hop’s regional and stylistic diversification and rivalries; a humanistic lens into the1970s-Bronx street gangs whose members contributed to the birth of hip-hop; and the mainstream breakthrough that saw a grassroots movement become a global phenomenon.

Photo: Hip Hop Ladies, Fort Green Brooklyn, 1995 (c) Adama Delphine Fawundu

Fotografiska New York
281 Park Ave S
NY 10010 New York

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The Fury is an exhibition of new works by Shirin Neshat. This show comprises a double-channel video installation and a series of black and white photographs with hand-drawn calligraphy of poems by Iranian poet Forough Farrokhzad. These multidimensional bodies of work continue upon her incisive artmaking practice that focuses on the female body as both a battleground for ideology and a source of strength. By questioning and drawing attention to the relationship between the masculine and feminine, the individual and the collective these highly charged images address issues of power within patriarchal societies.

Gladstone Gallery
515 West 24th Street
New York

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Celebrate Black History Month at the Arsenal Gallery in Central Park with “Heritage: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future in Black Art.” This exhibition features artwork by Nyc Parks’ employees who are exploring their Black heritage in a variety of media. The exhibition also includes selections from a collection of vintage hip-hop flyers and vintage invitations produced by NYC Parks’ Ebony Society.

Artists included are Tuwanda Harmon, Preston R. Coston. Jr., Buddy Esquire (from the collection of Curtis Sherrod), Claudette Ramos, and Patrick Forman. Curated by Nyc Parks’ Ebony Society.

Arsenal Gallery - 3rd Floor
830 Fifth Avenue Manhattan
New York

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Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style is curated by Elena Romero, assistant professor, Advertising and Marketing Communications, FIT, and Elizabeth Way, associate curator of costume, MFIT. The exhibition is designed by Courtney Sloane Design.
Th exhibition is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and includes over 100 garments and accessories that define hip-hop fashion. Kangol hats and custom Dapper Dan jackets will be exhibited alongside Manolo Blahnik Okla Alta booties inspired by classic six-inch Timbs. Gucci, 555 Soul, Louis Vuitton, Sean John, Polo Ralph Lauren, Wu Wear, and FUBU are just some of the many brands featured within the exhibit.

227 W. 27th Street
New York

Reese Cooper unveils the first collection from its new RCI Reserve upcycling initiative. Reese Cooper’s Reserve Program is an upcycling initiative that seeks to recycle leftover materials kept within their offices. Using leftover materials from last season’s sampling and production, RCI offers a comprehensive series of experimental garments. Fabrics upcycled for the project include from zippers and snaps to fabrics and ribbing. Each piece is individually finished with a Reserve label which is marked by hand on the day of completion.

345 Broome St
New York

The interactive sculpture Love’s h|Edge realized by Brooklyn-based Almost Studio.
Almost Studio’s design takes the form of a heart-shaped hedge row. The vertical bar symbol stationed between the letters h and E is a visual reference to the sculpture itself and realization of love’s boundless nature. The installation takes cues from the whimsical, otherworldly qualities of Alice in Wonderland, while also pulling from aspects of Surrealism and the theatricality of Times Square.

Duffy Square, Broadway & 46th St
New York

Luar and Stella Artois are popping up at the Faurschou New York gallery with a full slate of programming, including a mockumentary screening, a discussion panel about "The Importance of Building a Tribe" and more. Exclusive merchandise and products will also be available for purchase.

Faurschou New York Gallery, 148 Green Street, Brooklyn
New York