Hudson River Museum to Present 'Exquisite Creatures' and 'Borinquen Gallo: Jungle Bliss' in Fall 2026
On September 18, 2026, 'Exquisite Creatures' and 'Borinquen Gallo: Jungle Bliss' will debut at the Hudson River Museum, showcasing the delicate beauty of nature alongside the effects of human actions. 'Exquisite Creatures' features the works of artist and naturalist Christopher Marley, delving into humanity's enduring intrigue with living beings. Meanwhile, 'Borinquen Gallo: Jungle Bliss' includes a site-specific installation by Borinquen Gallo, highlighting the environmental repercussions of a throwaway consumer culture. Masha Turchinsky, the museum's Anita K. Hersh Director and CEO, remarked that these exhibitions embody a perfect blend of art and science, emphasizing our deep yearning to engage with nature and the urgent necessity for its protection.
Key facts
- Two exhibitions open at the Hudson River Museum on September 18, 2026.
- The exhibitions are titled 'Exquisite Creatures' and 'Borinquen Gallo: Jungle Bliss'.
- They explore humanity's relationship with the natural world, its beauty, fragility, and human impact.
- 'Exquisite Creatures' includes work by artist and naturalist Christopher Marley.
- 'Borinquen Gallo: Jungle Bliss' is a site-specific installation about disposable consumer culture's environmental effects.
- Masha Turchinsky is the Anita K. Hersh Director and CEO of the Hudson River Museum.
- Turchinsky described the exhibitions as a 'perfect intersection of art and science'.
- The quote mentions a desire to connect with the natural world and the urgent need to protect (incomplete).
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Marley
- Borinquen Gallo
- Masha Turchinsky
Institutions
- Hudson River Museum