10 Art Shows to See in NYC This June

We all know that summer is the art world’s slow season — time for generic gallery and museum group shows. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see. From a gallery’s revelatory look at under-recognized Lebanese artist Bibi Zogbé to exceptional long-term museum shows on artists Pacita Abad, Nona Faustine, and Toshiko Takaezu, and a standout contribution to the Whitney Biennial by Sharon Hayes, there’s plenty of great art in the city. That most of our featured artists are women is an encouraging sign — hopefully, the trend of centering formidable women artists will continue into the future. —Natalie Haddad, Reviews Editor

Egyptian ceramicist Ibrahim Said’s first major solo show in New York City is a revelation. The 48-year-old artist’s vessels embody a futuristic twist on millennia-old traditions, challenging the laws of gravity and the conventions of pottery alike in a celebration of his Egyptian-Arab heritage. The show also includes a wall-to-wall installation of bowls adorned with the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. Among them are “The Creator,” “The Maker,” “The Fashioner,” and “The Perceiver” — attributes that could fit any artist blessed with the God-given gift of creativity. —Hakim Bishara