At a second when it’s essential to attach the dots of historical past to see how we will change the longer term for the higher, it’s heartening to know that artists are doing the work. By way of linguistic techniques and pop cultural references, Renée Inexperienced and Jim Shaw uncover the ways in which United States historical past is manipulated to veil systemic and authorities abuses. In the meantime, a present at Brooklyn’s Amant appears to be like on the failings and potential of schooling within the US. It’s lots to absorb, however you’ll be glad you probably did (and Inexperienced’s present, at Dia Beacon, is an effective excuse for a summertime day journey). When you’re out and about, try multimedia artist Tim Hawkinson’s intimate flip to portray. And Gladstone 64’s exhibition of attractive colour drawings by the late Czech artist Anna Zemánková, ending this weekend, is properly price a glance. —Natalie Haddad, Critiques Editor
Jim Shaw: Drawings
Gagosian, 821 Park Avenue, Higher East Aspect, ManhattanThrough June 14
Jim Shaw, “Study for ‘The Bridge’” (2020), pencil on paper (picture Zach Reich/Hyperallergic)
“For more than 30 years, the LA-based artist has articulated the intertwined demons of US politics and mainstream culture, starting with the White suburban fantasies of the 1950s.” —NH
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Tim Hawkinson: Cupboard Footage
Miles McEnery Gallery, 520 West twenty first Avenue, Chelsea, ManhattanThrough June 21
Tim Hawkinson, “Mom at Sutter’s Fort” (2014–21), oil on panel (courtesy the artist and Miles McEnery Gallery)
“The paintings are not about appearances, but about depths at which the images only hint.” —John Yau
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On Schooling
Amant, 315 Maujer Avenue, East Williamsburg, BrooklynThrough August 17
Set up view of On Schooling with drawings by Frank Baniwa and Escola Viva and sculptures by Amber Rane Sibley (picture Valentina Di Liscia/Hyperallergic)
“While On Education doesn’t seek to condemn the system entirely, it both examines its violence and seems to propose alternative models by way of the art object.” —Monica Uszerowicz
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Renée Inexperienced: The Equator Has Moved
Dia Artwork Basis, 3 Beekman Avenue, Beacon, New YorkThrough August 31, 2026
Set up view of Renée Inexperienced: The Equator Has Moved at Dia Beacon. Foreground: “Bicho Unit (Turquoise)” (picture Taliesin Thomas/Hyperallergic)
“Since the late 1980s, she has combined text, images, and objects to orchestrate a distinct style of visual poetics that is grounded in language while simultaneously rewiring it.” —Taliesin Thomas
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