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Every month our resident art expert, David Behringer, searches for the best of what’s happening in modern art in New York City galleries. He seeks the best exhibitions and shows that most of us wouldn’t even know existed, and shares an up close and personal view of the artists and their work.

On Pins: Elliott Hundley’s Epic Collages

On Pins: Elliott Hundley’s Epic Collages

A look at Elliott Hundley’s manically overwhelming collages, which extend so far off the canvas that they’re rightfully called “sculptures”.

This is Wood: The Sculpture of Matt Johnson

This is Wood: The Sculpture of Matt Johnson

Everyday mundane objects that are all 100% carved and painted wood.

2016 Year in Review: Unframed

2016 Year in Review: Unframed

We take a look back at the 12 incredible exhibitions we featured in our Unframed column.

Crushed Harmony: The Sculpture of Carol Bove

Crushed Harmony: The Sculpture of Carol Bove

Carol Bove debuts equally magical, but significantly heavier sculpture than years past, with that same unbelievable sense of balance.

Robotic Reflection: The Art of Random International

Robotic Reflection: The Art of Random International

An exhibition of interactive objects that push the boundary of art & technology.

Round: The Sculpture of Lars Fisk

Round: The Sculpture of Lars Fisk

Sculptural balls that are made from the actual material that they reference.

The Keeper: An Exhibition of Precious Trash

The Keeper: An Exhibition of Precious Trash

Both wondrous and dark, "The Keeper" is a powerful exhibition that is a collection of collections.

A 55,000-Square-Foot Fun House: The Art of Martin Creed

A 55,000-Square-Foot Fun House: The Art of Martin Creed

Art that will make you smile, roll your eyes, and appreciate the pointless joy of art that doesn’t need a reason.

Eye Contact: Jordan Wolfson’s High-Tech Sculpture

Eye Contact: Jordan Wolfson’s High-Tech Sculpture

Jordan Wolfson's loud, violent, and eye-contact-making robotic marionette is simultaneously confusing and yet completely inescapable.

James Turrell: Early Work

James Turrell: Early Work

James Turrell is showcasing his first experiments with light at Pace Gallery in New York.

Brad Troemel: Aluminum Ant Hills and Plantable Paper

Brad Troemel: Aluminum Ant Hills and Plantable Paper

A must-see: Brad Troemel's sculptures made using odd Pinterest-learned skills, aluminum casting, mushroom growing, even live roaches.

Mark Dion: A Library for the Birds

Mark Dion: A Library for the Birds

A library created for birds who don't seem to care at all.

Wooden Lakes: The Sculpture of Maya Lin

Wooden Lakes: The Sculpture of Maya Lin

A perspective-changing group show, "Of a Different Nature" is on view at Jack Shainman Gallery in NYC.

Making Butterflies: The Perpetual Flip Books of Juan Fontanive

Making Butterflies: The Perpetual Flip Books of Juan Fontanive

Juan Fontanive creates self-flipping flip books of butterflies and hummingbirds... and it's even more amazing than you think.

2015 Year in Review: Unframed

2015 Year in Review: Unframed

We reflect on the year and the jaw dropping art exhibitions and installations we featured in our Unframed column.