Experience a captivating conversation between artist Anj Smith and esteemed psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik as they delve into the realms of 'Drifting Habitations'. This noteworthy event takes place on November 11, 2023, at Hauser & Wirth in New York. It marks Smith's highly anticipated return to the city after a decade and coincides with the release of the accompanying book, 'Anj Smith: Drifting Habitations', published by Hauser & Wirth Publishers.

The exhibition showcases Smith's latest collection, presenting ecologically ravaged landscapes inhabited by ethereal beings and creatures. Through her exquisite paintings, Smith challenges viewers to question the fluidity of their perceptions of the world. 'Anj Smith: Drifting Habitations' features a thought-provoking conversation between Guralnik and the artist, exploring themes like plurality, rewilding, and repurposing.

To ensure wider accessibility, the event will be livestreamed on hauserwirth.com, allowing virtual attendees to join the discussion at 3 pm ET, 12 pm PT, and 8 PM GMT. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase during the event. Whether you choose to attend in person or online, reservations are required for this remarkable encounter.

Anj Smith's work beautifully merges portraiture, landscape, and still-life genres. Her paintings vividly depict alluring flora, fauna, and enigmatic figures within landscapes ravaged by ecological devastation. Investigating themes of gender, ecology, anxiety, and eroticism, Smith's art invites a slower, more contemplative approach.

Dr. Orna Guralnik, a renowned clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, brings her expertise to this conversation. As a faculty member of the NYU Postdoctoral Program, Guralnik specializes in the intersection of politics, dissociation, and psychoanalysis. Her contributions to the discussion promise to be illuminating.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to engage with thought-provoking art and psychology. Mark your calendars and secure your reservations for 'In Conversation: Anj Smith & Dr. Orna Guralnik on 'Drifting Habitations' at Hauser & Wirth in New York. Admission is free, so be sure to reserve your spot now.

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