The New York-based Asian-American art and fashion collective CFGNY has opened a new exhibition, "Puddles into Pond," at the non-profit art space Amant in Brooklyn. The show features an immersive installation with a shaggy fur bridge, kinetic sculptures, and ceramic works, running until August 16. This exhibition is part of a significant season for the collective, which also includes a debut installation at the Whitney Biennial and participation in a group show at Pioneer Works.
The collective's work, created by founders Daniel Chew, Ten Izu, and Tin Nguyen, explores complex themes of labor, identity, and value through a lens they term the "vaguely Asian." This concept challenges fixed notions of heritage and authenticity, focusing instead on the fluid, lived experience of being racialized. Their multi-venue presence this season highlights their growing influence and provides a platform for their unique, interdisciplinary practice that blends fashion, institutional critique, and experimental art.