The summer group show: it is an art world standard, a simple placeholder for the slower months, and, increasingly, a clich� ripe for parody and subversion. But as the art world grows and grows, and the 24/7 art news cycle keeps spinning year round, galleries are packing their calendars with big solo shows in the hot months. Shedding some of its listless lackluster, the summer show is becoming a testing ground for young artists, or those working in less sale-able and more experimental mediums, like installation and video. Bucking the trend of your usual summer group show roundups, we've put together a list of great summer solo shows around the world, from commercial galleries to non-profit...
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