Drawing
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BEHIND THE SCENES
New graphite drawings by Texas-born artist Richard Anthony Martinez are on display in “Backdrops and Cameras.” His subject is the early film technique known as “matte painting,” in which actors’ actions were superimposed onto detailed paintings used as backdrops. Through Saturday, December 3, Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Foley Gallery, 547 W. 27th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, fifth floor, 212-244-9081, free.
ACME ART
Graphic novelist Chris Ware’s first solo exhibit in New York, “The ACME Novelty Library #16,” includes the latest installments of his ongoing serialized stories. Through Saturday, December 3,Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Adam Baumgold Gallery, 74 E. 79th St., between Park and Madison avenues, 212-861-1261, free.
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