Three notable New York gallery exhibitions are operating on exceptionally short timelines, defying the current standard of month-long runs. These include "Ryan Foerster: Going Green" at Kerry Schuss Gallery, a presentation of Robert Mnuchin's collection at Mnuchin Gallery, and a show by the Japanese artist collective ME at Reena Spaulings Fine Art, each on view for only a matter of days.
This trend marks a deliberate shift from the extended exhibition schedules that became the norm due to market pressures and intense competition for attention. By embracing brevity, these shows create a sense of urgency and exclusivity, echoing the fleeting runs of historic, career-making exhibitions from artists like Jasper Johns and Robert Longo in decades past.