CHARLINE VON HEYL

A small but electrifying suite of abstract paintings and
two lively suites of works
on paper by the talented
German-born, New York-based painter. Through July 15. Institute of Contemporary Art. 617-478-3100, www.icaboston.org.

JOACHIM KOESTER: TO NAVIGATE, IN A GENUINE WAY, IN THE UNKNOWN

In a range of different media, the Danish artist explores aspects of the unknown as manifested in the actions of cults, philosophers, and utopian dreamers. Through July 8. List Visual Arts Center. 617-253-4680, listart.mit.edu.

GALVANIZED TRUTH — A TRIBUTE TO GEORGE NICK

An expansive survey of works by this lively and intimate realist painter. May 20 through Sept. 9. The Art Complex Museum, Duxbury. 781-934-2886, www.art
complex.org

SEBASTIAN SMEE