Friday's parting shot

Tomorrow (Saturday!) is the last day for "Shooting from the Heart," a selection of work from June Leaf (1929–2024) at the Gray Art Museum, 18 Cooper Square across from Fifth Street. 

Per the program: 

Armed with indefatigable energy, an inventive mind, and a wry, closely observing eye, Leaf nimbly navigated the planes of the real and the imagined, holding a mirror up to essential truths while reminding us of our shared humanity. 

She had a studio at 7 Bleecker St. (where she lived with her husband Robert Frank) ... and she spent some of her time in a remote fishing village in Nova Scotia. 

The gallery is open tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's well worth the visit.

'A Little Bit Fat' takes flight at All Street Gallery tonight

A new exhibit featuring work by local artist Ruichao Jiang opens this evening at All Street Gallery on Third Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue. 

The show centers on A Little Bit Fat, a bird-like creature that has become a recurring figure in Jiang's practice — an embodiment of awkwardness, softness and a sense of being out of place in the city, per the artist. 

In recent years, A Little Bit Fat has popped up in studios, small shows and local events, becoming a familiar presence in pockets of the Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan art community. 

This exhibition marks the first time the character is presented as a dedicated body of work. The opening is tonight from 7-9. 

The show is just up through Tuesday. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7 p.m. 

East Village artist hmac at Orchard Paint Supply

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

You have a few days left to check out the collab between East Village-based artist hmac and Orchard Paint Supply. 

A variety of colorful art — including prints, shirts, and hats — is available from the artist at the shop located at 148 Orchard St., between Stanton and Rivington. 

Below is hmac with store/gallery manager Zach Denerstein...

The show ends Monday... with daily hours noon to 10 p.m.

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