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2021 Year in Review: Unframed

If you want to take second look, read on for a visual exploration of NYC’s art scene from our Unframed column in 2021.

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DRIFT’s Newest “Materialism” Sculptures Reconfigure Reality

DRIFT presents their latest de-produced objects in their "Materialism" series at Pace Gallery, breaking down a VW Beetle, Rolex Watch, and more into the exact quantities and materials within each to reshape how we see the world.

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Resin-Fossilized and Machine-Cut: The Art of Matthew Angelo Harrison

Visually stunning sculpture by artist Matthew Angelo Harrison at Salon 94 gallery carves into resin-encased objects, bones and car parts.

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New Sculpture and “Necessary Obstacles” by Artist Ron Nagle

Artist Ron Nagle's meticulous small sculptures are something that you watch more than you see + feel like they could move at any moment.

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Maya Lin Plants a ‘Ghost Forest” in the Middle of Manhattan

Artist Maya Lin plants a Ghost Forest of 49 dying trees in NYC's Madison Square Park in a surreal and jarring display of climate change.

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Jean-Michel Othoniel: Wild Rosebuds Is a Garden of Glass

Showcasing colorful mirrored glass sculptures and gritty paintings on gold leaf, Wild Rosebuds by Jean-Michel Othoniel is a must see.

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Surprising Materials and Literal Pathways: The Tapestries of Igshaan Adams

Igshann Adams' tapestries, made of colorful nylon rope, chains, seashells, wood & glass beads, are inspired by decaying linoleum floors.

DMTV Milkshake: Nik Bentel on Designing Objects That Tell a Story

In this episode, artist and designer Nik Bentel chats about the importance of objects, whether it's a beautiful design object or a rock on the beach. Tune in + give it a listen!

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