20 Exhibitions You Won’t Want to Miss This Winter
Whether you are looking for some art to see over the holidays or just not sure what is on view right now, check out these twenty exhibitions across the United States before they close this winter.
Jogo de Mesa (Table Game) | Beatrice Arraes
Sea View, Los Angeles | On view through 21 December 2024Holding | Carmen Argote
Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles | Onview through 21 December 2024Pieces of Us: Selections from the Dameon and Kim Fisher Collection
African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta | On view through 4 January 2025Energies
Swiss Institute, New York | On view through 5 January 2025Wonders of Creation: Art, Science, and Innovation in the Islamic World
The San Diego Museum of Art | On view through 5 January 2025Native America: In Translation
Blanton Museum of Art, Austin | On view through 5 January 2025Mexican Prints at the Vanguard
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York | On view through 5 January 2025Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | On view through 12 January 2025Tau Lewis: Spirit Level
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston | On view through 20 January 2025Piel Con Piel
Atlanta Contemporary | On view through 2 February 2025Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides
Pérez Art Museum Miami | On view through 2 February 2025Edges of Ailey
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York | On view through 9 February 2025
Check out our review of the exhibition here.Frida: Beyond the Myth
Dallas Museum of Art | On view through 23 February 2025Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon
Walker Art Center, Minneapolis | On view through 16 March 2025The World of Irreversible Change
San Antonio Museum of Art | On view through 23 March 2025After the End of the World: Pictures from Panafrica
Art Institute of Chicago | On view through 21 April 2025Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica
Art Institute of Chicago | On view 15 December 2024 through 30 March 2025The Print Generation
National Museum of Asian Art, Washington, D.C. | On view through 27 April 2025Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York | On view through 4 May 2025Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics
Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art | On view 15 December 2024 through 3 August 2025
SOMMETA Review | Experiencing “Edges of Ailey”
It is a Friday night at the Whitney Museum of American Art. This is the one night of the week that they are open the latest and also have free entry for all visitors. This is the only night this week I was able to make it, so while I would usually prefer to explore the galleries of the museum at a calmer time, I set out to see this exhibition when it will undoubtedly be packed.
Nearing the museum, you can see waves of people coming and going. After waiting in a fast-moving line to get in, the lobby is filled with people wearing a range of different styles for their evening attire. Where we usually buy tickets is now an area with scattered tables and spaces for people to mingle, with a DJ playing pop/R&B music by the windows. Once I obtain my ticket online, I wait in an ever-growing group of people to take the elevator. Finally, the large elevator doors open, and after people pour out of it, we all pile in, making the most of the enormous elevator. It goes straight to the fifth floor. The doors open, we've arrived at the Edges of Ailey.
The gallery is filled with people, there's music playing, and a video installation of Ailey's performances is being projected along the top of the back wall. The walls have been painted a deep red color, and the lights are a dim yellow, creating an intimate vibe despite the mass of people (groups, pairs, individuals) who are all about the gallery to see the exhibition. I note the layout and plan the best way to go around the exhibition to see everything on view. It takes well over an hour for me to go through the entirety of the show, which is an immersive journey into the layers of Ailey's work, from influences of his formative years to those he went on to influence with his work, and everything in between. The exhibition, featuring close peers, muses, mentors, and collaborators, does not shy away from offering an insight into the life of Alvin Ailey, whose legacy in the world of dance, performance, and American culture is celebrated.
Alvin Ailey is an American visionary artist and choreographer who was born in Rogers, Texas, in 1931, passing in New York, New York, in 1989 at the age of 58. In 1958, Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. It is now the largest modern dance company in the United States.
Edges of Ailey will be on view at the Whitney through February 9th. There will also be the rare opportunity to experience intimate live performances by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Ailey II, along with workshops, classes, and student showcases, as part of a monthly residency program. So check out their schedule to reserve tickets to their program in advance!
Hispanic Heritage Month SOMMETA Highlights (U.S.)
We share some of the exhibitions featuring Latin American artists in NY that we enjoyed throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.
Over the course of Hispanic Heritage Month we set out to see exhibitions that featured Latine artists around NYC. Below are 5 exhibitions that really turned our heads. Most of the galleries we visited are spaces dedicated to promoting Latin American artists and those from their diasporas, so you can visit them any time of the year to see more works and artists from these communities.
An Inventory of Tools for Coping
Solo exhibition by Elsa Mora
At Thomas Nickles Project in Manhattan, NY. On view September 9 - December 23, 2023.
Elemental Vortex
Solo exhibition by Mónica Giron
At BARRO ARTE CONTEMPORANEO in Manhattan, NY. On view September 13 - November 4, 2023.
Lunch Poems
Group exhibition featuring Martha Diamond, Jorge Pardo, Ugo Rondinone
At Martos Gallery in Manhattan, NY. On view September 14th - October 28, 2023.
Vestigio
Solo exhibition by Dolores Furtado
At PROXYCO Gallery in Manhattan, NY. On view September 8th – October 28, 2023.
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Solo exhibition by Elle Pérez
At 47 Canal in Manhattan, NY. On view September 9–October 7, 2023.
Other notable exhibitions were New Lexicons for Embodiment a solo exhibition by Bárbara Sánchez-Kane at Kurimanzutto and Christie’s exhibition for their live auction of modern and contemporary Latin American art in NY.
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The SOMMETA Art Guide to The Armory Show
Check out our guide to navigating one of New York’s most anticipated fairs of the fall.
Held every autumn in Manhattan’s Javits Center, The Armory Show, commonly referenced as “New York’s Art Fair,” will be taking place from September 8-10th this year. Founded in 1994, this year the fair will have over 200 exhibitors, which can be a lot to take in, maybe even overwhelming for some. So we are sharing our tips to get through the fair feeling good, and like you did not miss anything you wanted to see!
Here are a few of our tips for navigating the fair:
PLAN AHEAD: Before you go to the fair make a list of the booths you want to see by viewing the exhibitors of the fair and map out the booths so it is easier to navigate. Familiarize yourself with the talks and events the fair will have like Armory Live & Armory Talks so you can plan your trip around the ones that interest you.
TAKE PICTURES: See an artwork that you like, take a picture! Even if you are not sure about whether or not it is a piece you would collect, maybe you like the way the piece looks and would consider another from the artist. It is also another way to make sure you track what you have seen for future reference, just make sure you also take a picture (or note) of the artist, gallery, and booth number if you plan to return to make a purchase later on.
BE SOCIAL: Those tending to the booths would be happy to share more information on the works on display or answer any questions you have regarding their gallery/institution, or artists. You do not want to leave the fair with lingering questions that may not be answered online, just speak to those at the fair while you can! Lastly if you like a booth leave your name and email so you can receive updates about their program; most booths will have a guest book for you to sign.
TAKE BREAKS: With 225+ booths you will want to take moments to digest what you have seen as you go through the fair. Don’t rush things, take your time with the art that interest you and take breaks as needed. Stop by one of the fairs lounge spots to sit, get a drink or some food so you can reflect and collect your thoughts on what you have seen before continuing through the fair.
If you’re looking for more guidance to navigating the fair or any future fairs contact us for advisory services, and we would be happy to help you be more comfortable in the art world!