02/03/2026
Join us for the opening reception of “Breathe” on Friday, Feb 6 from 5-8pm at Westbeth Gallery. This
NYAC exhibition explores breath as both a physical rhythm and a call to pause, recenter, and find calm.
Opening Reception: Friday, February 6 | 5–8 PM
Westbeth Gallery
55 Bethune St, NYC
On view February 6–22, 2026
In a world that feels increasingly overstimulated and demanding, Breathe offers a space for serenity. Featuring work by members of the New York Artists Circle, the exhibition explores breath not only as a fundamental human necessity, but as an invitation to pause, recenter and find calm.
The artists approach this theme from multiple perspectives. Some focus on the physical act of breathing—its rhythm, vulnerability, and sustaining force—while others employ breath as a metaphor for stillness, resilience, clarity, and the act of claiming space in an often overwhelming world. Together, these works invite viewers to step away from the noise, take a deep breath, and reconnect with a sense of peace, presence, and inner balance.
Overshadowed 36”x 36” Oil on Linen