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Art by Devendra Banhart

The past few days have been so hot and humid there’s been nothing to do but think about but escape. This has been on the mind of Devendra Banhart too, as he creates and curates A WAYS A WAY premiering tonight at HALF GALLERY, the forward-thinking space helmed by CITY edit board member (and judge of Work of Art: The Next Great Artist, art’s answer to Project Runway premiering tomorrow night on Bravo) Bill Powers.

Along with the folk singer’s own visual projects, we have material from his friends Adam Tullie and vocalist Angeliene Rivias, the brains and inspiration behind eccentric Indianesque fashion and design collective Cavern, as well as Strokes drummer Fab Moretti. The work of fantasy airbrush painter Kevin Long and tattoo artist Scott Campbell also makes an appearance. And look for a possible vintage element in Megan Marrin’s contribution, since she often pulls aging photos from flea markets and incorporates them into her work. Save boarding a ship, stopping by the exhibit may be the next best way to be away.

HALF GALLERY
208 Forsyth Street
www.halfgallery.com