August Art Guide: Manhattan Galleries Offer Mid-Summer Exhibitions

For those remaining in the city this August, Manhattan’s gallery scene provides a series of exhibitions that continue despite the seasonal lull.

At Bortolami, two shows are currently on view. Trần Lương’s *When Sky Merges with Earth* remains open through August 7, featuring works that explore themes of conflict and memory through traditional materials. Upstairs, Caitlin Keogh’s *Drawings and Paintings* presents a collection of works that utilize botanical imagery and historical references to examine themes of labor and spectatorship.

Pen + Brush is hosting two concurrent exhibitions. *The Now After: What We’re Left With*, running through September 12, features a multi-disciplinary group of artists and the Poetry Society of New York’s Typewriter Project, focusing on the aftermath of environmental and social instability. Additionally, *Christine L. Mace: Through the Lens* showcases social-documentary photography created during a residency in Bhutan, highlighting perspectives on disability and agency.

Other notable exhibitions include:

* **303 Gallery:** *Trait Transference*, which explores the reactive nature of materials, is on view through August 12. * **Art Students League:** *Fairfield Porter: What Everyone Knows* features over 35 works by the painter and is scheduled to run through August 18. * **601Artspace:** Leonel Vásquez’s *Como Volverse Caudal (How to Become a Stream)*, an electroacoustic installation, remains open through August 16. * **Salon 94 Design:** Cj Hendry’s *Pastel* is slated to open on August 6 and run through August 16. * **Park West Gallery:** The venue is currently displaying Nano Lopez’s "Nanimals," a series of bronze sculptures that blend anatomical and mechanical elements.

These exhibitions offer a range of experiences for those looking to engage with the city's cultural offerings during the quieter summer weeks.