Alternatives to NY art fairs this weekend

Do you want to avoid or take a break from the New York art fair circus? You can see extraordinary art throughout the city this weekend without attending any of the fairs.

Here are a few of the highlights at the galleries:

1. Robert Rauschenberg at Craig Starr and Gemini G.E.L. at Joni Moisant Weyl. Starr hits another home run with this sharp show.  

http://www.starr-art.com/

http://www.joniweyl.com/_exhibitions/2014/RR%20Hoarfrost/Rauschenberg%20Hoarfrost%20Editions%201974.html 

2. Santiago Calatrava at Marlborough, 40 W. 57th. His buildings are great art. This must-see show explores Calatrava's creative virtuosity with ceramics, sculptures and paintings. 

http://www.marlboroughgallery.com/exhibitions/santiago-calatrava

3. Pierre Soulages at Dominique Levy. Soulages is a living legend. Start on the third floor to view the historical works. 

http://www.dominique-levy.com/exhibitions/pierre-soulages

4. Ed Ruscha at Gagosian, 980 Madison Ave. 

http://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/ed-ruscha--may-08-2014

At the auction houses, you can view the upcoming Post-War & Contemporary sales. 

http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?intSaleID=24436

http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/2014/contemporary-art-evening-sale-n09141.html

http://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/NY010314

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