The past week was suffered under the inferno of the heat wave dubbed Lucifer as we entered another circle of summer. Still no vacation for some of us. Welcome to the .006th edition of Prescriptions. Here is our review of the week in the arts.

Mountain Ranch by Michael Crouser
University of Texas Press / 228 pages
Long time friend and photographer Michael Crouser just released his new book after a decade of shooting around the Ranches of Colorado.

Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garçons
Art of the in-Between / The Met through September 4, 2017
The Costume Institute’s spring 2017 exhibition examines the work of fashion designer Rei Kawakubo, known for her avant-garde designs and ability to challenge conventional notions of beauty.

Claude Iverne / Bilad es Sudan
Aperture Foundation / Sept. 15 – Nov. 9, 2017
Astounding photography of Claude Iverné’s anthropological and poetic coverage of Sudan, on view at Aperture Foundation.

Contemporary Istanbul 2017
September 14-17, 2017 / Istanbul Congress Center
Considered one of the leading international art fairs in the region, Contemporary Istanbul pulled forward their annual fair from its usual November dates to coincide with its older sibling Istanbul Biennial.

PROFILE HIGHLIGHTS
Marc Lagrange’s expansive photography including many of his iconic works. Dod Procter, the painter whose name was often in the shadows of her artist husband now re-emerged. Leica Galleries, the legendary brand celebrating legendary photographers world wide. Doc! magazine publishing great photography, their forthcoming September issue on pre-sale now.
Hunny / Photo Retouching Studio
Lastly, we would like to announce a new partnership with Hunny, a photo retouching studio working with some great names, including Bill Phelps and The Walker Art Center.