New York Close Up

Art21’s award-winning digital film series, New York Close Up, is devoted to capturing early-career artists living and working in New York City. Providing a unique window into the next wave of art-making in the city, Art21 collaborates with artists to tell stories about their creative processes, diverse backgrounds, and daily realities.

New York Close Up is made possible with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and individual contributors.

Hyeree Ro's Precise Ambiguity

April 9, 2025

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Through her installations, performances, and videos, the artist uses direct language and familiar objects to create complex, enigmatic, and emotionally resonant environments that capture our collective experience.

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