Charlotte Hailstone, Dakota Hunt, Daniel Michalik, Emrys Berkower, Jack Moore, Juan Heredia, Karolina Rojas, Matt Jackson, Nina Cinelli, Phil panza, Ray DellaMura, Ryan Hastings, Saara Untracht-Oakner, Talia Smith, Wyatt Bertz

August 8th - September 22nd 2025

Group Chat

GROUP CHAT brings together 15 artists from diverse backgrounds and practices, united by a shared spirit of creative exchange. The exhibition was born from a serendipitous dinner conversation in late July between Ryan Hastings and Dakota Hunt, whose shared vision sparked the idea for the show.

Curated by Dakota Hunt, GROUP CHAT features a thoughtfully selected range of works spanning painting, sculpture, furniture, and design—showcasing a vibrant mix of artistic voices and perspectives. The exhibition seeks to foster community and inspire meaningful dialogue around contemporary art.

This marks Dakota’s curatorial debut and coincides with his one-year anniversary in New York City—a significant milestone in his journey as an art handler, artist, gallery director, and now curator. Both Dakota and Ryan will present their own work in the show, adding a personal layer to the collaborative spirit of the exhibition.

GROUP CHAT also serves as the inaugural group show at the newly launched Ryan Hastings Gallery in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We are thrilled to open this new chapter in the gallery's programming with such a dynamic and inclusive exhibition.

View the checklist pdf here.

All inquiries, please contact: dakota@ryanhastingsgallery.com