ANSEL ADAMS: AT THE WATER’S EDGE
Famous and lesser known photographs of water in all its various forms by the celebrated American photographer. Through Oct. 8. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 866-745-1876, www.pem.org
GARY WEBB: MR. JEANS
Sculptures that play fast and loose both with modernism and consumer culture by this compelling young British artist. Through Aug.12. DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, Lincoln. 781-259-8355,
www.decordova.org
MAKING A PRESENCE: F. HOLLAND DAY IN ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
Ninety works presenting an overview of this fascinating Pictorialist photographer. Includes portraits of Day by his photographer peers. Through July 31. Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover. 978-749-4015, www.andover.edu/Museums/Addison