Over 60 contemporary artists across 2 NYC galleries unlock new potentials for material and pattern in this summer's must-see exhibitions.

Every July, most New York contemporary galleries present “group exhibitions” ? a dizzying variety of intelligent curation, unexpected juxtapositions, and exciting introductions to new artists. The galleries also switch to “summer hours” (closed on weekends), so available viewing time can be limited. I’ve seen as many as I can to find my 2 favorite exhibitions, which together present over 60 artists, smart themes, and plenty of surprises: ?Mother Lode: Material and Memory? is on view at James Cohan Gallery at two locations in Tribeca, and “Patterns“ is on view at Luhring Augustine Gallery across both their Tribeca and Chelsea locations. Here is why these two double-venue group exhibitions are unmissable, with 3 artists (of the many amazing works) from each: “Mother Lode: Material and Memory” at James Cohan Gallery
Installation view, Mother Lode: Material and Memory, organized by Abigail Ross Goodman, Molly Epstein, and Ellen Langan, James Cohan, 48 and 52 Walker St, New York, NY, June 21 – July 26, 2024. Courtesy James Cohan, New York. \ Photo by Phoebe d?Heurle.
“Mother Lode: Material and Memory” is organized by Abigail Ross Goodman, Molly Epstein, and Ellen Langan. The exhibition, spread across two neighboring addresses in Tribeca, presents over 40 artists t...