Brooklyn's Powerhouse Arts is hosting The Ark, a large-scale exhibition that brings together more than 50 artists and 90 sculptures and installations centered on animal forms. Curated by artist Eric Fischl, the show transforms the idea of an ark into a contemporary reflection on care, coexistence, and the natural world.
Drawing inspiration from the flood narrative in Genesis, the exhibition connects mythic imagery with today's environmental imagination. Rather than focusing only on urgency, it invites visitors to consider the relationships humans build with animals and the wider ecosystem.
The lineup includes works by artists such as Kiki Smith, Wangechi Mutu, Jeffrey Gibson, Maurizio Cattelan, and the Theakstons, with materials ranging from wood and stone to bronze and resin. The result is a vivid mix of scale, texture, and expression, where each piece contributes to a shared visual ecosystem.
Originally shown at The Church in Sag Harbor, the exhibition now occupies Powerhouse Arts' industrial space in Brooklyn, adding a striking architectural backdrop to the experience. The setting reinforces the dialogue between craft, nature, and transformation.
The Ark runs through August 30 and offers a powerful example of how contemporary art can reframe environmental thinking through imagination and form. Exhibitions like this may help shape a more connected cultural future.
