Current Must-See Art Exhibitions in New York City

This week, our featured art shows delve into spirituality, magic, and transformative experiences in the art world. These concepts, often overlooked in modern and contemporary art, hold significant relevance. For instance, Mestre Didi integrated spirituality into his work, aiming to enhance the visibility of African diasporic artists in Brazil and worldwide. Renée Stout captures everyday magic through her enchanting assemblages, reflecting her African heritage. Young Joon Kwak employs glitter and rhinestones to symbolize transformation of the body and self, while Michelle Im explores the art of concealing true emotions with a smile in her work.

**Michelle Im: Hello, Goodbye**
– **Venue**: Dimin, 406 Broadway Floor 2, Tribeca, Manhattan
– **Date**: Through July 11
– Im’s figures evoke hidden fatigue and resentment behind painted smiles. Full review available [here](https://hyperallergic.com/1023687/behind-michelle-im-flight-attendant-sculptures-painted-on-smile/).

**Renée Stout: Truth-telling**
– **Venue**: Marc Straus Gallery, 57 Walker Street, Tribeca, Manhattan
– **Date**: Through July 12
– Stout’s works bridge everyday life with magic, creating an unseen magical undercurrent. Full review available [here](https://hyperallergic.com/1024220/renee-stout-bewitching-circuitry-marc-straus-gallery/).

**Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form**
– **Venue**: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, East Harlem, Manhattan
– **Date**: Through July 13
– Mestre Didi’s art prioritizes African diasporic perspectives and alternative modernisms. Full review [here](#).

**Young Joon Kwak: RESISTERHOOD**
– **Venue**: Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, 26 Wooster Street, Soho, Manhattan
– **Date**: Through July 27
– Kwak’s artworks evoke glitter and explore trans and nonbinary identities. Full review available [here](https://hyperallergic.com/1022277/young-joon-kwak-luminescent-bodies-leslie-lohman-museum/).