Kati Gegenheimer's 24-Hour Pop-Up Exhibition SUPERFOG Features Five Painters Exploring Meteorological Themes

Kati Gegenheimer made her curatorial debut with SUPERFOG, a 24-hour pop-up exhibition held at 9 Great Jones Street in New York City's NoHo neighborhood. The show ran from 6-8 PM on May 22, 2014, and continued from 10 AM to 6 PM on May 23, occupying the second floor of a venue typically used for parties and events. Five artists participated in this painting-focused exhibition: Michael Ambron, Beverly Acha, Romina Meric, Dustin Metz, and Alan Prazniak. Their works collectively investigated meteorological concepts through diverse artistic approaches. Ambron's 2013 piece "Occluded Stars" presented an ambiguous spectral image that evoked both scientific photography and references to painter Jules Olitski. This work established a conceptual framework that contrasted with the more painterly, diaristic, schematic, and pictorial methods employed by the other exhibitors. The exhibition was described as smart, savvy, and scintillating in its grouping of works that explored weather-related themes through overlapping yet contrasting strategies. The temporary nature of the show was emphasized, with its brief appearance compared to passing clouds. The location was specifically noted as being between Broadway and Lafayette Street in Manhattan.