Doug Wheeler's installation at the David Zwirner Gallery creates an experience that completely wrecks all sense of depth perception. Here's a tip for how best to view it.

A daring lensman from the 1930s, trippy light and space from the '60s, sculptural optical illusions and a round-up of painters who are very contemporary (in both Chelsea and Bushwick). New York has got it going on this week. Here's what we've got in the hopper.