8 New York and Online Shows to See in August

Anyone who loves dogs should not w-a-l-k, but run to this group show devoted to our canine companions. In fact, bring your dog with you because the gallery has treats, a water bowl, and some refreshing air conditioning. With more than 60 works in the exhibition, Dog Days of Summer’s offerings range from David Surman’s enormous odes to giant fluffy pups and Justin Liam O’Brien’s painting of a hungry Borzoi to prints and original works from the likes of Jonas Wood, Kiki Smith, Paula Rego, and Robert Mapplethorpe. The exhibition’s adoration for dogs is all-encompassing and will leave even the most jaded visitor with a warm and fuzzy feeling — just the one you have when a puppy falls asleep on your lap. —Rhea Nayyar