In a time marked by

In a time marked by a retreat from the public sphere and the decline of casual interpersonal contact, moments of physical intimacy shared between loved ones has become all the more potent. For the second iteration of our Online Viewing Rooms, New York-based gallery @JackShainman will present a group exhibition titled: ‘Reach out and touch me.' ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Emphasizing the intimacy of connection through touch, the works on view are a powerful reminder of the importance of human connection even in the most trying times. Participating artists include: Hayv Kahraman, Carrie Mae Weems, Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Claudette Schreuders, Hank Willis Thomas, Meleko Mokgosi, and Diedrick Brackens, among others. — 1. Nick Cave (@NickCaveOfficial), ‘Untitled’ (2018), bronze sculpture 2. @CarrieMaeWeems, ‘Untitled (Brushing hair)’ (1990–1999), gelatin silver print ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 3. Diedrick Brackens (@deedsweaves), ‘shape of a fever believer’ (2020), woven cotton and acrylic yarn ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 4. @HankWillisThomas, Kama Mama, Kama Binti (Like mother like daughter)’ (1971/2008), lightJet print — #artbaselOVR opens to the public a week from today (Friday, June 19). To view and inquire about available works, visit artbasel.com/OVR using your Art Basel account.