“Unbreakable”
Where: Onna House, East Hampton
When: Through July 13
Why It’s Worth a Look: For the first show of the summer at Onna House, designer Lisa Perry's temple to female artists, expect a heartfelt tribute to the bond between mothers and daughters. Five mother-child duos were tasked with co-creating works for the show—exploring, uplifting, and reimagining each other’s artistic practices.
Know Before You Go: In addition, 12 ceramicists fill the space with an array of vessels garnished with florals—a rumination on the planet one generation leaves to the next.
“Born of Fire” by Shirin Neshat
Where: Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill
When: Through September 1
Why It’s Worth a Look: Shirin Neshat, the Iranian-born, New York-based artist and filmmaker, offers a non-linear survey of her most important series. They range from an early foray into photography, “Women of Allah,” 1993–97, to her 2019 exploration of American culture, “Land of Dreams.”
Know Before You Go: This is the artist’s first museum show in the New York area in more than two decades. It also includes a selection of pieces from her personal collection, including works by Marina Abramović and Robert Longo.
“Wading Room” by Almond Zigmund
Where: Guild Hall, East Hampton
When: Through July 13
Why It’s Worth a Look: Almond Zigmund, known for her site-responsive installations and bold geometric forms, has transformed Guild Hall into an immersive "Wading Room." This is art that you (and your children) can touch: Visitors are invited to sit and stand on the artist-made furniture and objects throughout the space.
Know Before You Go: The room was arranged in conjunction with Guild Hall’s “Functional Relationships: Artist-Made Furniture” exhibition, which features pieces crafted by John Chamberlain, Mary Heilmann, Donald Judd, Julian Schnabel, and, of course, Zigmund.
“At Home with Rosalyn Drexler”
Where: Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, East Hampton
When: Through July 12
Why It’s Worth a Look: This exhibition offers an intimate look into the eclectic oeuvre of Rosalyn Drexler, a pro wrestler-turned-Pop artist who has received renewed attention from the market and museums over the past decade.
Know Before You Go: The show narrows in on Drexler’s vision of the domestic space. Is home is a place one escapes to, or from? The 98-year-old dives headfirst into the tension between joy and conflict in mid-20th century family spaces.
“The Ark”
Where: The Church, Sag Harbor
When: June 22–September 1
Why It’s Worth a Look: Curated by artist Eric Fischl, who co-founded The Church, this show encourages viewers to think about the Great Flood—a legend of destruction, cleansing, and rebirth. "The Ark" brings together animal sculptures by more than 40 international artists (Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith, Rosemarie Trockel, and William Kentridge among them).
Know Before You Go: Stop by on a pleasant day, since this exhibition marks the first time The Church will use its outdoor deck. On view: Louise Bourgeois’s SPIDER COUPLE, 2003—a spindly, eight-legged, 12-foot-tall sculpture.
“Veronica Veronica”
Where: Hesse Flatow, Amagansett
When: June 14–July 26
Why It’s Worth a Look: This group show combines work by 33 artists in a rather peculiar venue: a 4,000-square-foot former potato barn. Curated by writer Andrew Gardner and artist Emma Safir, the show features talents such as Liz Collins and Martine Gutierrez, who have come together to honor the biblical patron saint of images, photographers, linen weavers, and laundry workers: St. Veronica.
Know Before You Go: To mark the exhibition’s closing, choreographer and performer Jack Ferver will conduct an on-site activation of the space entitled It’s Veronique.
“Independency: The American Flag at 250 Years”
Where: Southampton Arts Center, Southampton
When: Through July 19
Why It’s Worth a Look: Ahead of next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this show brings together memorabilia from the private collection of American History Unbound creator John Monsky. Along with co-curator Christina Strassfield, the lifelong flag collector offers an exploration of the iconic American symbol’s legacy, juxtaposed with a selection of paintings by artist Sean Scully.
Know Before You Go: Highlights include a 1775 George Washington kerchief, a flag for the candidacy of “Abram” Lincoln, and banners from the Apollo Missions.
“Upside Down Zebra”
Where: Watermill Center, Water Mill
When: June 28, 2025–February 15, 2026
Why It’s Worth a Look: Curated by artist Brian Belott and Watermill’s Noah Khoshbin, this exhibition of 400 pieces from the Rhoda Kellogg International Child Art Collection illustrates the unfettered joy of childhood artistic expression. It also presents work created in response to the archive by more than 35 contemporary artists, including Katherine Bernhardt, Jamian Juliano-Villani, Christopher Wool, and Joe Bradley.
Know Before You Go: Two major outdoor installations will be unveiled just in time for Watermill’s annual Summer Benefit on July 26: ABETARE by Petrit Halilaj, originally commissioned for the 2024 Met Roof Garden Commission, and SUNRISE.East, 2005, by Ugo Rondinone.
“Talking With Trees” by Jill Platner
Where: LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton
When: June 14–December, 2025
Why It’s Worth a Look: Sculptor and jeweler Jill Platner transforms the Dawn Redwood Forest canopy into a living gallery, turning the vibrant landscape into an even more dynamic ecosystem of brush, undergrowth, and metallic forms. The artist invites viewers to witness her hand-crafted copper sculptures suspended among the trees.
Know Before You Go: There are more than 60 works subtly nestled in the branches, so be sure to keep a lookout for the varied silhouettes rustling in the breeze.
“My Wife, Masked and Unmasked” by Carol Saft
Where: The Arts Center at Duck Creek, East Hampton
When: June 14–July 20
Why It’s Worth a Look: A poignant portrait of queer love, these works depict an unvarnished view of intimacy as seen through the eyes of artist and filmmaker Carol Saft. The paintings center on her partner Cynthia in states of rest, ritual, and vulnerability.
Know Before You Go: Each moment is framed with a filmmaker’s precision. Often set in the bedroom or bathroom, Cynthia appears with a towel draped over her shoulder or with the glow of an LED face mask distorting her face.
“Genieve Figgis”
Where: Harper’s Gallery, East Hampton
When: July 5–August 13
Why It’s Worth a Look: Genieve Figgis’s first solo show with the gallery since 2016 sees the Irish artist imbuing historical scenes with her signature jolt of humor. Traditionally stuffy environments become funhouses where the grotesque and macabre collide.
Know Before You Go: Note Figgis’s distinctive method, which involves pouring paint directly on the canvas and then manipulating it into her preferred shapes and figures.
“Wolfgang Tillmans”
Where: Peter Marino Art Foundation, Southampton
When: Through September 27
Why It’s Worth a Look: While all of the 90 Wolfgang Tillmans works on view are pulled from architect Peter Marino’s personal collection, the artist curated and designed the installation himself, selecting the placement of pieces and the rhythm of the show. This provides an intimate portrait of the artist as seen through his eyes and the eyes of a passionate collector.
Know Before You Go: Also on view this summer are “Vienna 1900 Art & Decoration,” highlighting pieces from the Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese Workshops), and “Andy Warhol – 15 Minutes of Collecting,” composed of 30 screen prints, drawings, and photographs.
“Deep Color”
Where: Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton
When: Through June 30
Why It’s Worth a Look: Pulling from gallery artist Joseph Hart’s oral history project and podcast, an array of works across drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, editioned prints, and photography by more than 60 artists will bring the recorded conversations to life in the space.
Know Before You Go: All of the artists on view have been guests on Hart’s podcast, where they dive into their creative processes and personal stories. To learn more about the inspiration behind each piece, be sure to listen to the corresponding episode.
“Smorgasbord”
Where: Eric Firestone Gallery, East Hampton
When: May 23–June 22
Why It’s Worth a Look: True to its title, this show is a wild and generous feast: a jubilant group presentation spanning generations, materials, and aesthetics. It brings together 22 artists who defy easy categorization.
Know Before You Go: Don’t miss the kinetic, portal-like paintings of Matt Kleberg, whose altars and archways hum with playful energy and coloration. Also of note is Huê Thi Hoffmaster, who brings a poetic force to his extended abstractions—floral, calligraphic, and rooted in his Vietnamese-American identity.
