Gallery Scene | Jim Joe, Candy Darling, and Guild of the Black Eagle

The Local’s occasional round-up of what’s new and interesting on the art scene.

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Guild of the Black Eagle 5 (June 6 to July 5) David Hochbaum started holding Guild of the Black Eagle salons, featuring some of his art-world associates, in his studio in 2006. Now twelve female members of The Guild (Kristen Ferrell, Danielle de Piccotto, Annie Kyle, Samantha Levin, Philly-Kondor8, Evelyn Tiernan, Gabriela Vainsencher, Alison Silva, Sara Gage, Zoë Williams, Allison Berkoy and Elka Amorim) will be featured in the group’s first New York gallery show. Opening reception June 6, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fuse Gallery, 93 Second Avenue (between Fifth and Sixth Streets), (212) 777-7988.

 

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Jim Joe, Yes 1 2 (June 1 to June 3) You’ve seen Jim Joe’s name scrawled all over the city. Now see seventeen of his new works (paintings, drawings, and sculptures) in a proper gallery setting. Opening reception June 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Hole, 312 Bowery (near Bleecker Street), (212) 466-1100.

 

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1962/1972 Candy Darling, Drawings & Musings. Candy Darling, a Warhol superstar who inspired the Velvet Underground song “Candy Says,” was photographed by everyone from Mapplethorpe to Avedon. This exhibit focuses on Candy (born James Lawrence Slattery) as a creator, and displays some of her musings and drawings. Clayton Gallery & Outlaw Art Museum, 161 Essex Street (between Houston and Stanton Streets). By appointment only, (212) 477-1363.

And for more Lower East Side gallery recommendations, check out The Lo-Down’s “Gallery Goer” column.