Pioneer Works welcomes the Danish artist Joep Van Lieshoutfor for a three-decade survey of his work with “Atelier Van Lieshout: The CryptoFuturist and The New Tribal Labyrinth.” The artist may be best known for his mobile homes that question domestic life (that or large scale cartoonish replicas of human genitalia). Atelier is an intentional misnomer, echoing his attention to place fine art and utility on equal playing fields. Well-regarded in Europe, this will be Van Lieshoutfor’s largest US exhibition. Through April 14. The opening is March 1, 7-9pm. 159 Pioneer Street.
Through April 13, Kustera Projects features alluring abstract works on paper by Gloria Klein. Klein has been active on the New York art scene for more than five decades. “Her rigorous and colorful geometric abstract works are based on her own mathematical system for dividing and organizing her canvases and systematically distributing colors to create stunning and detailed compositions. Klein uses this process to experiment with her palettes and compositions, creating intricate patterns that range from completely chaotic to highly structured configurations.” The opening is March 2, 6-8pm. 57 Wolcott Street.
Brooklyn Historical Society celebrates “On the (Queer) Waterfront,” a h/t to Walt Whitman and an extensive look at the LGBQT* history recorded since the early 1800s. The exhibition coincides with the launch of Hugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer. 6-8pm, March 5. The exhibition, with ancillary events, runs through Aug 4. 128 Pierrepont St.
It’s the last day to see Glenn Goldberg’s solo show, “The Word is Not the Thing” at La Bodega Gallery. True to name, the gallery transformed itself to a shop of sorts where some of the printed pieces were made with the gallery’s owner Miguel Ayuso. 695 5th Avenue.
Thursday’s the time to visit DUMBO. First Thursday Gallery Walk is the best chance to see what’s the latest in the neighborhood. 6-8pm
The third BRIC biennial is focusing on South Brooklyn, and there are several events you may want to check out. One highlight is a panel discussion of artists and activists around art and social change. Danielle Wu, who curated, along with Connie Kang, Virtual and Real Estate, a project by the collective An/Other, which is on display through April 7 at BRIC’s main location. Tonight’s discussion the exhibition is free every day. 647 Fulton Street (Enter on Rockwell Place).
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) hosts nine thought-provoking and technically excellent shorts by nine NYC-based filmmakers. From animation to documentary and everything in-between. Highlights include “She’s Revolutionary” directed by B. Mont and “The Joyous Farmer” by Hiran Balasuriya. 30 Layfayette Street
Red Hook Labs present its third “Foam Talent,” curated by the Dutch photography magazine Foam. Of nearly 2,000 entrants, here are 20 rising image-makers from around the world. Through April 10. The opening is March 21, 6-9pm. 133 Imlay Street.
Pioneer Works hosts singing lessons! Sort of. The experimental song maker Arrington De Dionyso presents on techniques both ancient and novel that are used by contemporary sound poets. GA is $25. 7-9pm.
Target Margin theater continues its multi-year look into “The One Thousand and One Nights.” The upcoming segment, also directed by David Herskovits, “Marjana and the Forty Thieves” turns the story of Ali Baba upside-down by looking at Marjana, the slave-girl who ends up saving his ass. 232 52nd Street. Tickets start at $25.
