Galvanic quartz, strange poetry, and dreams from childhood that live on today. . .  A quick snapshot of what Dikeou Collection artists have been up to over the past month, and what to look forward to next month.

Double Limb installation view, works by Johannes Vanderbeek at Marinaro Gallery

Double Limb, a solo exhibition by Johannes Vanderbeek is on view at Marinaro Gallery through August 2.

If the Price Is Right at The Opening Gallery

If the Price Is Right, a solo exhibition by Rainer Ganahl is on view at The Opening Gallery through July 8.

Joe Brainard, Soho with Smoke, 1976, oil on canvas, 16 x 12 inches; Tibor de Nagy Gallery

Work by Joe Brainard is on view at Tabor de Nagy Gallery through July 26.

Vik Muniz, Termaine Hicks, after Sameer Abdel-Khalek (November 27, 2001 - December 16, 2020), The Innocence Project, 2024, Archival inkjet print, 60 1/2 x 48 inches, Edition 2 of 3

Vik Muniz recently created a series of portraits of exonerees in support of the Innocence Project. Muniz also has work on view at Artepelag in Sweden through January 2025.

Paul Ramirez Jonas, Public Trust, Hounslow, UK; @paulramirezjonas

Paul Ramirez Jonas’ “Public Trust” art installation is currently on view in Hounslow, UK.

Lizzi Bougatsos, For you, 2024, Found pedestal, rose petals, latex Dimensions variable; ERMES ERMES

Work by Lizzi Bougatsos was recently exhibited at ERMES ERMES in Rome.

ART+FATHERHOOD: Marcel Dzama; David Zwirner on YouTube

David Zwirner Gallery created a delightful video of Marcel Dzama’s creative collaborations with his son. Insights into Dzama’s childhood dream memories are available in a new book titled Dream on Baby—Artists and Their Childhood Memories by Gesine Borcherdt.

Wade Guyton, Untitled, 2023-24, Twenty-six paintings, all Epson UltraChrome HDX inkjet on linen, Each painting: 213.4 x 175.3 cm, Photo: Courtesy the artist; Fondation Beyeler, Riehen/Basel

Work by Wade Guyton has been (or will be) on view in the acclaimed The Lateness of the Hour exhibition at Foundation Beyeler in Switzerland through August 11. Guyton’s work was also highlighted as an “editor’s pick” at Art Basel, as exhibited by Matthew Marks Gallery and Chantal Carousel.

Life Lines installation view, works by Margaret Lee at Jack Hanley Gallery

Margaret Lee’s recent exhibition “Life Lines” at Jack Hanley Gallery was covered in White Hot Magazine. An excerpt of an interview with Lee and her partner Oliver Newton is available on Plus Magazine’s website (full coverage in print).

Serge Onnen with Planetariummonetarium, Peekskill, NY

Serge Onnen ventured to Peekskill, NY to tend to his “Plantariummonetarium” public art sculpture, which has been on view for 15 years. 

Anicka Yi, Galvanic Quartz, 2023-2024, PMMA optical fiber, LEDs, silicone, acrylic, epoxy, aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, motors and microcontrollers, 125,3 x 70,2 x 70,2 cm; Ester Schipper Gallery

Anicka Yi’s “Galvanic Quartz” was exhibited by Ester Schipper Gallery at Art Basel 2024.

Chris Johanson, Two Dimensional Print of Casual Post-Post Modern Sculpture; www.jandcarts.com

Brighten your summer with some sweet new prints, sculptures, posters, and more from Chris Johanson and Johanna Jackson.

Giasco Bertoli, From My Window, Kennedy Magazine; @giascoberoli

A photo project by Giasco Bertoli is featured in the latest issue of Kennedy Magazine.

Juan Gomez in his studio; @juan_e_gomez

Check out Juan Gomez’ Instagram to see some impressive shots from the studio!

Last month Kerri Scharlin was joined by Sean Landers and Richard Phillips for An Evening with Publicsfear at Printed Matter, Inc.

Misaki and Justin with Poko at Northing Space; @northingspace

Misaki Kawai, in collaboration with her family, is exhibiting at Northing Space in Norway through Summer 2024.