Saturday, September 28, 7-10pm: American Punchline at Subliminal Projects

Cartoonist/artist/illustrator Ward Sutton—the creator of the Sick-O cartoonist Stan Kelly, who has been telling people what to think at The Onion for an interminable length of time—is now branching out into the FINE arts, with his debut on Saturday at Shepard Fairy’s gallery, Subliminal Projects, in L.A. [Just stick with me, ok?]. Fairy, widely admired for his political posters [left, 2024] has curated American Punchline, a group exhibition examining the symbiotic relationship between art and politics through the satirical lens in a time when the lines between satire and reality, hyperbole and truth are ALMOST undetectable. Fairy believes that art should be accessible to everyone and that art can come from many different perspectives and cultural niches. Good art is good art, whether it’s done on an album cover, a skateboard, canvas, or found cardboard, he says. [Ok? We’re getting there]. This all makes lots of sense to me, as I have NEVER once included a cartoon, however scathing*, of Donald J. Trump in DART because he is NOT funny enough to EVER become a meme—which Stan Kelly very definitely IS. [for moruse to e about this phenomenon, go here]. Mr. Kelly will present his foray into new frontiers of creative expression, including painting, prints, and even the stickers that No-Good Teens use to deface public property. It’s a fine debut, as he joins Guerilla Girls, Isabelle Brourman, Kelly Breez, Nadya Tolokonnikova (Pussy Riot), Robbie Conal, Shepard Fairey, and Winston Tseng. Ward will probably join the party to steal enough new ideas to keep Mr. Kelly going for at least another month at The Onion. *My deepest apologies to Steve Brodner, Barry Blitt, John Cuneo and so many others for this unwavering policy—PR

Subliminal Projects, @subliminalprojects , 1331 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 

Saturday, October 5, 4-6pm: Jenny Belin | Cats, Coconuts for the People at Gowanus Wine 

Brooklyn-based artist Jenny Belin began the “Cats and Coconuts” series shortly after Kamala Harris announced her presidential campaign. “The weeks leading up to her announcement had been so disheartening,” Belin says. “The sudden shift in the news was more than just hopeful; the electric charge was vibrant and palpable.

I wanted to celebrate my excitement with gusto. When the opposing party came after ‘childless cat ladies,’ it fueled my fire.” Cat portraiture is a significant focus in Belin’s work. The artist enjoys capturing the “unique personalities” of her feline subjects. The works in “Cats and Coconuts” are not just valentines for Harris, they are also love letters to all the cat people who support her.

Gowanus Wine Studio & Tasting Table 257 3rd Avenue (between Union and President Streets), Brooklyn, NY Info

Wednesday, September 25, 10am-2pm: 2024 Dumbo Tech Cleanse 

This rain or shine event, with PRIZES for the most, the biggest and the weirdest items, is organized in partnership with the Lower East Side Ecology Center. What is being accepted, why you should recycle, and what happens to your data can be found here.

Dumbo Archway, 155 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY

Through September 27, 7:30– 11pm: Jeffrey Gibson | …Are You Listening? Brooklyn Bridge / The Anchorage

This is the last in a series of public installations by Jeffrey Gibson in conjunction with Climate Week. During this period, the multidisciplinary artist will trigger a sequence of moving and still-image digital artworks taken from his animated video The Spirits Are Laughing, 2024. The works are straightforward: multicolored images with geometric patterns are paired with short, poetic phrases that express the indigenous philosophy of a spiritualized and anthropomorphic land. Gibson reminds us of the importance of communing with the natural world. Displayed upon the utilitarian surfaces of metropolitan life, it is his hope that city goers will pause, and listen to the land’s many voices. Photo by Kyle Depew, courtesy Jeffrey Gibson More about Gibson and the project here

Brooklyn Bridge Anchorage, Cadman Plaza West at Hicks and Old Fulton Streets, Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY Directions

September 27–29: Bushwick Open Studios

Produced by Arts in Bushwick, Monsta House Universe, Bushwick Street Art, this 3-day festival is a testament to an unwavering commitment to fostering a community where creativity thrives year-round. From visual art installations to performances that defy expectations, Bushwick Open Studios promises an exhilarating journey through the heart of creativity. 

The festival launches with the “Seeking Spaces” opening show on Friday, September 27^th. Be sure to grab your festival guide, your essential companion for navigating the vibrant tapestry of Bushwick’s artistic universe.

Check BOS2024 on Instagram for updates

September 28, 2-9 pm-September 29, 2024, 2-6pm: The Clemente

The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center is pleased to announce the 27th edition of Open Studios. This year’s Open Studios weekend will feature five floors of visual and performing arts. Stay tuned for the full list of participating artists and organizations here. Throughout the weekend, enjoy participatory programming like free art-making activities, pop-up exhibits, poetry readings, film screenings and more. All events are FREE and open to the public. 

The Clemente Center, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY  Info

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