Nic Nicosia's 'Everyday Surreal' at Nasher Sculpture Center

The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas presents 'Nic Nicosia: Everyday Surreal,' a comprehensive survey of 70 works spanning 25 years across drawings, photographs, sculptures, and films. The exhibition explores themes of time, dreams, memory, and mortality, reflecting Nicosia's shift toward more personal and introspective practice after health struggles. Key works include the drawing '24,000 breaths, 9.3-9.13' (2016), where each dot of ink marks a breath; 'the drive from Santa Fe to Dallas 77 times' (2015), tracing the 9.5-hour route; and 'Every day-all day' (2018), with 86,400 marks representing 24 hours. The largest drawing, '2190' (2015), is a 9-foot-tall circular graphite work drawn directly on the wall, referencing impermanence. Sculptures like 'bighands' (2010, enlarged 2020) greet visitors with oversized hands, while 'the twins' (2018) and 'duet' (2024–2025) explore doubling and support. The 'homemade stories' series (2020–ongoing) returns to tableau photography, blending drawings, collages, and sculptures in domestic spaces. The exhibition runs through August 16, 2026.