Visual arts picks

DOVE / O’KEEFFE: CIRCLES OF INFLUENCE

An exploration of the mutual influence these two popular giants of early American modernism exerted on each other. Through Sept. 7. Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown. 413-458-2303, www.clarkart.edu

THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH SEASCAPES

A stunning overview of Dutch (and Flemish) paintings of naval craft and commercial vessels involved in dramatic battles and global trade in the 17th century, from the collection of the National Maritime Museum in England. Through Sept. 7. Peabody Essex Museum, Salem. 978-745-9500, www.pem.org

THE OLD, WEIRD AMERICA: FOLK THEMES IN CONTEMPORARY ART

A survey of contemporary art exploring folk and alternative histories with painting, drawing, installations, video, and sculpture from across the country, inspired by Greil Marcus’s book of the same name. Through Sept. 7. DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln. 781-259-8355, www.decordova.com

MARCEL BREUER: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE

A comprehensive survey of work by the great modernist architect and designer - the first to give equal weighting to all aspects of Breuer’s work, from his famous chair designs to his houses and major public buildings (such as the Whitney Museum in New York). Through July 19. Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, Providence. 401-454-6400, www.risdmuseum.org

SEBASTIAN SMEE