TENEMENT SYMPHONY

“Tenement Symphony” explores the beauty and cruelty to be found within the tenement — that utterly unique New York experience. John Evans (who’s been creating collages daily since 1963 from his rent-controlled outpost on Avenue B) has amassed a collection that reflects the history of tenement life through everything from fabric swatches and ticket stubs to discarded strips from the late, great Woolworth’s photo booth. Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt’s mixed-media constructions and installations give form to his experiences in the Lower East Side and Hell’s Kitchen — by documenting the intersection of sexuality, class and religion. Through Oct. 10 (Tues through Sat, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), at Pavel Zoubok Gallery, 533 West 23rd St. (btwn. 10/11 Aves). Call 212-675-7490