1. 1. Hernan Bas

   At Daniel Reich, 537A W. 23rd St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 212-924-4949

   Swooning and preening young men populate the paintings of this young Miami-based artist.

2. 2. Tomory Dodge

   At CRG, 535 W. 22nd St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 212-229-2766

   Godard meets the California desert in this young L.A. artist’s landscapes.

3. 3. Julie Heffernan

   At P.P.O.W., P.P.O.W., 555 W. 25th St., nr. Eleventh Ave.; 212-647-1044

   Baroque, tapestry-like fields of foliage minus her signature self-portraits.

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