On Saturday, Sept. 7,

Merry Karnowsky Gallery opens two shows: “Pagan Pop,” a new exhibition by Nicola Verlato, and “A Modern World” by Caleb Brown.

Verlato’s exhibition is a revival of late medieval narrative painting in three large-scale works.

Brown presents viewers with an alternate reality of explosions, wild beasts and heroes in his paintings.

Both shows will be on view through Sept. 28, during gallery hours, 11am Tuesday through Saturday noon to 6pm.