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Global Feminisms artist Hiroko Okada has a solo show, Aizou Bento - Love and Hate Lunch Box, opening at Mizuma Art Gallery in Tokyo on July 18th. Okada’s work is amazing– this will be worth the airfare!

(Photo: Courtesy of Mizuma Art Gallery, Tokyo)

Planning a trip to Germany? Tanya Ury is presenting an exhibition of photographs, Du Bist Einstein or Else, at the Kunstverein Rosenheim Yearly Exhibition at the Stadtische Galerie, Rosenheim. Ury is also featured in the new issue of n. paradoxa: international feminist art journal with her artist page, Who’s Boss.

Or in NY, check out…

The 13th Annual International Women’s Exhibition at Soho2o — show of twenty-nine rising women artists from all over the world. July 17th-August 11th.

(Photo: Courtesy of Soho20)

No New Tale to Tell at 31 Grand (through August 11th). This group show is the first at 31 Grand’s new gallery space. Featuring work by Katherine Heagle and others.

(Photo: Courtesy of 31 Grand)

Cool Aid at Andre Zarre Gallery– A summer group show including work by Nancy Azara. Through August 4th.

If your in New England, check out Essential Elements at Hera Gallery, in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Hera Gallery was originally conceptualized as a venue for women artists, and has expanded its mission to include artists of all genders. Essential Elements is a national juried exhibition that asks what is essential for contemporary artists. Featuring a majority of women artists. July 14th- August 18th.

(Kerry St. Laurent. Aspen Grove, Dixie National Forest. Mixed media. 2007. 10″x10″. )

Last call! Women Touch: Ceramics closes at A.I.R. Gallery on July 21st. On display are works by 15 international women ceramicists. The show is a great companion to the Brooklyn Museum’s long-term exhibition, An Art of Our Own: Women Ceramicists from the Permanent Collection.