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Lichtundfire, 175 Rivington Street, New York, NY (2026)

06/01/2026

OPEN CALL
THE UNKNOWN
Between Consciousness and Unconsciousness

Inspired by the song The Unknown by 10 Years

Curators:
Stephen Cimini | Artist, Curator
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

Concept: Priska Juschka

EXHIBITION DATES: JULY 1 - JULY 25 | 2026

APPLY BY: JUNE 22
Early Application: Thru June 6

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CONCEPT:
Work in various media from Abstraction to Abstracted, Conceptual Representation that addresses what constitutes our being, the essence of what makes us human, and our attempts to make sense of and befriend what lies beyond.

THE UNKNOWN as both a concept and an entity that we might covet, explore, fear, dream of, obsess over, seek or otherwise engage with. It is both a promise and a limitation, and can be a curse, an obstacle, or a revelation.

It manifests itself in many ways, and often is not manifest at all. It engages us biologically, emotionally, psychologically, spiritually, socially, or in any other way that is considered human. (..)

MEDIUMS:
Process work in all media, painting, photography, sculpture, and works on paper, mixed media, multimedia, organic works, Earth works, recycled and upcycled work, assemblage and collage, video (if integratable and small scale), and sound work (if integrated in a contained multimedia work, or sound work with otherwise visual elements that can relate to a visual environment)

WHAT: From Abstraction to Abstracted and Conceptual Representation.

WHERE: LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Stree, NY NY 10002

05/30/2026

JUST OPENED
ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE
Plato | Book VII of The Republic

With Barbara Bachner, Gretl Bauer, Carol Boram-Hays, Augustus Goertz, Leah Oates and Gerald Wolfe.

Concept and Curation Priska Juschka

Exhibition Dates:
May 28 - June 25, 2026 (Extended)

From the Press Release:
ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE, inspired by the legendary allegory by Ancient Greek Philosopher and Theoretician, Plato (approximately 428- 348 BC) in his book The Republic.

The exhibition brings together artists whose work reaches, both conceptually and visually, beyond an outwardly direct message into the realm of ideas, philosophy, and imagination.
It investigates the idea of reality and the actuality and apparent truthfulness of the depicted, questioning whether all that we experience might be merely a constructed reality— created by ourselves.

The artists in this exhibition work with multi-layered content, embedded symbolism, visual thought process, and relatability to humanistic ideas, philosophy, and theory in abstraction and abstract representation.

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

05/26/2026

OPENING RECEPTION
ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE
Plato | Book VII of The Republic

With Barbara Bachner, Gretl Bauer, Carol Boram-Hays, Augustus Goertz, Leah Oates and Gerald Wolfe.

Concept and Curation Priska Juschka

Exhibition Dates: May 28 - June 20, 2026

Opening Reception: THURSDAY, MAY 28 | 6-8 PM

From the Press Release:
Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to the Opening Reception of ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE, inspired by the legendary allegory by Ancient Greek Philosopher and Theoretician, Plato (approximately 428- 348 BC) in his book The Republic.

The exhibition brings together artists whose work reaches, both conceptually and visually, beyond an outwardly direct message into the realm of ideas, philosophy, and imagination.
It investigates the idea of reality and the actuality and apparent truthfulness of the depicted, questioning whether all that we experience might be merely a constructed reality— created by ourselves.
The artists in this exhibition work with multi-layered content, embedded symbolism, visual thought process, and relatability to humanistic ideas, philosophy, and theory in abstraction and abstract representation.

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

05/21/2026

Last Week: HABITAT
The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

WITH
LAURA BELL, KRYSTYNA BORKOWSKA, MARK BOUTHILETTE, KATE BUGGELN, WILLIAM CARROLL, GRACIELA CASSEL, MAUREEN CATBAGAN, JUDY COLLISCHAN, STEVEN DAY, MIKE FILAN, DAVID FRIEDMAN, ANDREW LaFARGE HAMILL, JACK HENRY, JIM HOLL, DANIEL JOHNSON, BERNARD KLEVICKAS, ELIZABETH KNOWLES, ROBERT LACH, DB LAMPMAN, GAIL LARROCA, ANDREA LEGGE, DANTE MIGONE-OJEDA, CAITLIN MILLER, ANNE MOURIER, DON MUCHOW, MARGARET NEILL, KATSURA OKADA, THEA RAE, BONNIE RALSTON, JOCELYN RUSSELL, KAYO SHIDO, LIZ SWEIBEL, ELLEN WEIDER.

Concept and Curation:
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 - Friday MAY 22nd (12:00pm-6:00pm)

Press Release:
Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to HABITAT- The Natural Home or Environment, an exhibition in various media addressing the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

While it explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space- it seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments—with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings. (..)

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05/09/2026

During Frieze Week
HABITAT

The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

With LAURA BELL, KRYSTYNA BORKOWSKA, MARK BOUTHILETTE, KATE BUGGELN, WILLIAM CARROLL, GRACIELA CASSEL, MAUREEN CATBAGAN, JUDY COLLISCHAN, STEVEN DAY, MIKE FILAN, DAVID FRIEDMAN, ANDREW LaFARGE HAMILL, JACK HENRY, JIM HOLL, DANIEL JOHNSON, BERNARD KLEVICKAS, ELIZABETH KNOWLES, ROBERT LACH, DB LAMPMAN, GAIL LARROCA, ANDREA LEGGE, DANTE MIGONE-OJEDA, CAITLIN MILLER, ANNE MOURIER, DON MUCHOW, MARGARET NEILL, KATSURA OKADA, THEA RAE, BONNIE RALSTON, JOCELYN RUSSELL, KAYO SHIDO, LIZ SWEIBEL, ELLEN WEIDER.

Concept and Curation: Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 — MAY 22 | 2026

EXHIBITION WALK THRU & RECEPTION: MAY 16 | 5-7 PM

Press Release:

Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to a Curatorial Exhibition Walk Thru and second Reception for HABITAT- The Natural Home or Environment, an exhibition in various media addressing the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

While it explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space- it seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments, with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings.

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

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05/08/2026

More Pics of
HABITAT
The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

WITH
LAURA BELL, KRYSTYNA BORKOWSKA, MARK BOUTHILETTE, KATE BUGGELN, WILLIAM CARROLL, GRACIELA CASSEL, MAUREEN CATBAGAN, JUDY COLLISCHAN, STEVEN DAY, MIKE FILAN, DAVID FRIEDMAN, ANDREW LaFARGE HAMILL, JACK HENRY, JIM HOLL, DANIEL JOHNSON, BERNARD KLEVICKAS, ELIZABETH KNOWLES, ROBERT LACH, DB LAMPMAN, GAIL LARROCA, ANDREA LEGGE, DANTE MIGONE-OJEDA, CAITLIN MILLER, ANNE MOURIER, DON MUCHOW, MARGARET NEILL, KATSURA OKADA, THEA RAE, BONNIE RALSTON, JOCELYN RUSSELL, KAYO SHIDO, LIZ SWEIBEL, ELLEN WEIDER.

Concept and Curation:
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 - MAY 22

Press Release:
Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to HABITAT- The Natural Home or Environment, an exhibition in various media addressing the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

While it explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space- it seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments—with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings. (..)

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

05/06/2026

Just Opened
HABITAT
The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

WITH
LAURA BELL, KRYSTYNA BORKOWSKA, MARK BOUTHILETTE, KATE BUGGELN, WILLIAM CARROLL, GRACIELA CASSEL, MAUREEN CATBAGAN, JUDY COLLISCHAN, STEVEN DAY, MIKE FILAN, DAVID FRIEDMAN, ANDREW LaFARGE HAMILL, JACK HENRY, JIM HOLL, DANIEL JOHNSON, BERNARD KLEVICKAS, ELIZABETH KNOWLES, ROBERT LACH, DB LAMPMAN, GAIL LARROCA, ANDREA LEGGE, DANTE MIGONE-OJEDA, CAITLIN MILLER, ANNE MOURIER, DON MUCHOW, MARGARET NEILL, KATSURA OKADA, THEA RAE, BONNIE RALSTON, JOCELYN RUSSELL, KAYO SHIDO, LIZ SWEIBEL, ELLEN WEIDER.

Concept and Curation:
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 - MAY 22

Press Release:
Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to HABITAT- The Natural Home or Environment, an exhibition in various media addressing the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

While it explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space- it seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments—with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings. (..)

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

04/28/2026

OPENING RECEPTION
HABITAT
The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

Concept and Curation:
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 - MAY 22 | 2026

OPENING RECEPTION: MAY 2 | 6-8 PM

Press Release:
Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to the Opening Reception of HABITAT- The Natural Home or Environment, an exhibition in various media addressing the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

While it explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space- it seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments—with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings. (..)

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

04/23/2026

CLOSING RECEPTION
PAREIDOLIA
With Barbara Bachner, Stephen Cimini, Augustus Goertz, Joyce Pommer, Jeff Pullen and Francesca Schwartz.

Concept & Curation Priska Juschka

Exhibition Dates: April 3 – April 25, 2026

EXHIBITION WALK THRU & CLOSING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, APRIL 25 | 5-7 pm

Press Release:

Lichtundfire is pleased to announce and welcome all to an Curatorial Exhibition Walk Thru and Closing Reception for PAREIDOLIA, an exhibition in various media that addresses the natural human tendency to perceive and ascribe an unambiguous interpretation and meaning to a specific image, often with a random or ambiguous pattern. (..)
A word of ancient Greek origin that connotes “instead, behind or beside an image”, Pareidolia stands for a general psychological condition of identifying so-called secondary images that are unintentional and without direct reference to existing, actual organic or inorganic patterns, objects, or organisms.

Furthermore, Pareidolia is a mental condition, however not a mental illness, whereby the person obsesses with imagery he or she sees, and even the sound he or she hears (Audio or Auditory Pareidolia), finding clues and messages in what is otherwise abstract and generally undecipherable.

In other words, in the Visual Arts, often when experiencing abstraction, we seek to find forms resembling familiar shapes, noticeable or interpretable figuration, or an imaginary horizon line that connotes a land or seascape, etc. Commonly known in the Rorschach test technique, the viewer finds imagery that is relatable and specifically personal, often sourced from memory or direct individual experience. (..)

LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

IMAGE: PAREIDOLIA, Installation View (detail), Lichtundfire, 2026

.bachner .goertz sculpture

04/20/2026

STILL TIME TO APPLY TO
OPEN CALL
HABITAT
The Natural Home or Environment
Being Constitutes Consciousness II

Concept and Curation:
Priska Juschka | Director Lichtundfire

EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 2 - MAY 22 | 2026

APPLY BY: APRIL 20 | 11:59 PM

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CONCEPT:
The exhibition brings into focus the various environments that constitute a home for plants, animals, humans, and other organisms, both on the planet Earth and beyond.

It addresses the abundant habitats that coexist in accordance with a multitude of species, from microscopic to extraordinarily large, and across time, encompassing a species range from microbes to prehistoric animals and plants.

The exhibition looks at what constitutes symbiotic relationships (between different species) as well as intraspecific relationships (within a particular species), and shows the various relationships to one another.

Humans, as a species, create many distinct habitats, from rural to inner-city, and are organized culturally and socially both vertically (hierarchical systems) and horizontally (lateral systems).

The exhibition explores the many different habitats on Earth and, ultimately, extending into Space. It seeks to bring forth, both visually and conceptually, the countless possibilities and obstacles that lie within the constraints of these specific environments—with the intention of a deeper understanding of what defines us and all beings.

MEDIUMS:
Process work in all media, Earth work, plant-based work, organic materials and substances, painting, photography, sculpture, and works on paper, mixed media, multimedia, recycled and upcycled work, assemblage and collage, video and sound work if integrable.

WHAT: From Abstraction to Abstracted and Conceptual Representation.

WHERE: LICHTUNDFIRE, 175 Rivington Street, NY NY 10002

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