6th Annual Creative Mischief Exhibition.On view May 18 – June 13, 2017Opening Reception: May 18, 6 – 9 PMJoin us as the National Academy Museum & School is transformed by the vision of the National Academicians, faculty, alumni, and students.National Academy Museum1083 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10128Exhibition Hours: Monday – Sunday 11 AM – 6 PMFind the press release here.Creative Mischief is supported in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the generosity of private patrons and donors of the National

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Containment, Connection and Contemplation

These three solo exhibitions are curated by Venice-based artistic director and curator Maurizio Pellegrin, who has had a hand in an impressive 150 solo and 400 group exhibitions around the world. That’s a lot of art. These works, in particular, are all tied together because they collectively explore humanity’s relationship to both nature and technology, which are two classic similar-but-different forces in the world.

While the works on view are mostly sculptural, each artist takes a unique approach to composition and materials. Rather than exploring the tech vs. nature theme in ways that might be heavy-handed or passé, the ideas predominantly come forth in how each piece is created. Kathryn Cameron builds her sculptures using items reminiscent of tree bark or leaves, Nadia Martinez makes pieces out of computer parts, and Taka Maruno creates soft and colorful print installations that simultaneously recall imagery like bacteria, street art, and flowers.