Yanjun Cheng's Haunting Painting at Superfine and Miaz Brothers' Blurred Portraits at Art New York

Yanjun Cheng's painting A Child (2018) features a partial head with mismatched opalescent eyes that stare without returning the viewer's gaze, displayed at Superfine from May 2-6 at 459 West 14th Street in New York. Superfine presents a mix of amateur and professional artists in an arts and crafts fair-like setting, contrasting with events like Frieze. At Art New York on Pier 94, the Miaz Brothers, born in Milan and based in Valencia, show large blurred paintings through May 6 in Miami's Fabien Castanier Gallery booth. Their works resemble out-of-focus portraits by Gainsborough or Ingres but are original compositions not derived from art history. Art New York includes blue-chip art often purchased by mega-collectors before public access, alongside less conventional offerings. Cheng's four-foot square piece emerges from darkness to engage visitors. The Miaz Brothers' paintings stand out amid predictable fair fare. Both events highlight diverse artistic approaches in New York during early May 2018.