Prepare to be enchanted by the luminous and memory-infused world of Cuban-American painter Julia García as her highly anticipated solo exhibition, “A Sweetening,” graces the walls of the artist-run HAIR + NAILS gallery in New York City, opening on May 8, 2025. Founded by the visionary artist-musicians Ryan Fontaine and Kristin Van Loon, HAIR + NAILS, with its roots in Minneapolis and a now thriving space in the heart of New York, continues its dedication to championing emerging talent with this deeply compelling show. Following this opening, art enthusiasts will have another opportunity to immerse themselves in García’s evocative works at the prestigious NADA NYC fair from May 7th to 11th, 2025, where HAIR + NAILS will present a focused booth dedicated solely to her captivating creations. García, celebrated for her distinctive wet-on-wet technique, masterfully blends acrylic, ink, and dye on raw canvas to conjure ethereal imagery that delves into themes of nostalgia, the tangible nature of her materials, and the captivating, cinematic interplay of form. This two-part presentation underscores HAIR + NAILS’s unwavering commitment to showcasing boundary-pushing contemporary art and introducing groundbreaking artists to a wider, global audience.

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Julia García’s “A Sweetening” at HAIR + NAILS Gallery

The Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 W 26th Street 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001