There are two things in this world that I love above all else: every single dog on earth, and summertime. While I have to admit that being steamed and broiled in the harsh sunlight sitting over the city has put quite a ding in my favor for the season, nothing short of an unexpected volcano eruption could have stopped me from beelining to Dog Days of Summer , a group exhibition devoted to our darling companions at Timothy Taylor Gallery’s Manhattan location. On view through August 23, the collaboratively organized exhibition features over 60 artworks by 47 emerging, mid-career, and established artists.
With a blasting air conditioner, water bowls filled to the brim, and a glass jar of bone-shaped treats at the entrance, the gallery has made it clear that the four-legged stars of the show are welcome to comfortably peruse the show accompanied by their human escorts. Sign up for our free newsletters to get the latest art news, reviews, and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily The latest stories every weekday morning Weekly Editors' picks of the best stories each week Opportunities Monthly list of opportunities for artists, and art workers View our full list of free newsletters .
Though the featured works is united as lovingly rendered homages to our ancient and affectionate symbiosis with the dogs, it’s brilliant to see how each artist interprets the purest interspecies relationship. Humor and adoration, fidelity and companionship, beauty and form, and an unfettered appreciati.