Exhibitions in New York

Hispanic Society Museum & Library · Main Court

A Collection Without Borders

Jul 23 to Nov 1

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This annual exhibition, titled 'A Collection Without Borders,' showcases a curated selection of artworks and cultural objects from the Hispanic Society's extensive holdings. It celebrates the rich art and culture spanning Spain, Portugal, Latin America, Goa, and the Philippines. Many of the featured pieces were originally acquired by the museum's founder, Archer Milton Huntington, in the early 20th century, with others added through subsequent purchases and donations. The exhibition is housed in the Main Court, a space designed to evoke a 16th-century Spanish Renaissance patio. Paintings from the 16th to the 20th centuries adorn the arcade, depicting religious figures, portraits, and abstrac

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Hispanic Society Museum & Library

Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories

Sep 3 to Nov 1

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This fall, the Hispanic Society presents Esperanza Cortés: Embroidered Allegories, the third exhibition in its Arte en el Alto Manhattan series. Esperanza Cortés is a Colombian-born interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and video. She is a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and her work has been exhibited internationally. Her art is also part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The exhibition "Embroidered Allegories" stems from Cortés’s time as a Vilcek Foundation Artist Research Fellow at the Hispanic Society. During her fellowship, she engaged in a close study of the museum's collection. This included works by Veláz

Esperanza Cortés

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Poster House · Poster House, Entry Foyer

From Monarchy to Modernity: Travel, Identity, & the Czechoslovak First Republic (1918–1938)

Apr 23 to Nov 1

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This exhibition delves into the golden age of Czechoslovak history between 1918 and 1938, a period known as the First Republic. Following World War I and the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia emerged as a new nation. The exhibition showcases seldom-seen travel posters from this era, highlighting their role beyond mere leisure. These posters were created by talented artists, designers, and commercial studios who recognized the diplomatic power of tourism. In a region previously defined by imperial boundaries, these visual materials served as instruments of soft power. They aimed to attract both domestic and international visitors, presenting the First Czechoslovak Rep

Stanislav Kučera · Rudolf Höns · Vilém Rotter · Ladislav Horák

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Poster House · Poster House, Lower Level Hallways

Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds & Hearts During Wartime

Apr 23 to Nov 1

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This exhibition explores the crucial role of books and reading materials in maintaining soldier morale and well-being during World War I and World War II. It highlights how posters were used to encourage public donations of books and to motivate soldiers to read, offering them a mental escape from the hardships of war. The exhibition features book-related posters from the United States, Great Britain, Canada, and Germany, showcasing the diverse efforts to supply troops with reading material. These materials served not only as a source of entertainment but also as educational tools, aiding soldiers in their preparation for future jobs or civilian life. By World War II, books had also become a

Molly Guptill Manning · Charles Buckles Falls · John E. Sheridan · S. Broder · Designer Unknown

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Hispanic Society Museum & Library · Audubon Terrace

Uptown Visions

Art on Audubon Terrace

Jul 1 to Nov 1

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Uptown Visions is an exhibition by artist Tom Sanford, presented by the Hispanic Society Museum & Library and the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) as part of the Art on Audubon Terrace series. Sanford, a longtime resident of Upper Manhattan, captures the vibrant communal energy of Uptown summer life through his art. The exhibition draws inspiration from Joaquín Sorolla's monumental mural series, Vision of Spain, which documented the people and customs of the Iberian Peninsula. This project coincides with the 100th anniversary of the installation of Sorolla's murals, offering a contemporary reflection that celebrates the Hispanic Society's Uptown community. Tom Sanford is a Harlem-bas

Tom Sanford

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The Kitchen · The Kitchen at Westbeth (163B Bank Street, 4th Floor Loft)

Instrument Object: Reading Group

Oct 21 to Nov 4

Free Last weeks

This event is a reading group held within Josiah McElheny's exhibition "Instrument Object" at The Kitchen. Led by Teaching Artist Matt Perloff, the group will engage in three workshops focused on how we view art and its connection to time. Participants will explore creative ideas through readings and discussions, connect with peers, and learn about experimental art. The readings will draw from various sources, including Jenny Odell's "How To Do Nothing," David Grubbs's "Records Ruin The Landscape," and Robin D.G. Kelly's "Freedom Dreams," alongside materials featured in the exhibition. Snacks and beverages will be provided. The reading group is free with RSVP and encourages attendance at all

Josiah McElheny

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Brooklyn Museum · Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

Common Sense

May 1 to Nov 8

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The exhibition 'Common Sense' explores the enduring relevance of Thomas Paine's revolutionary ideas by placing his foundational documents alongside contemporary art. Paine's influential pamphlets, 'Common Sense' (1776) and 'The American Crisis' (1776–83), were instrumental in shaping the discourse for American independence and envisioning the nation's future. The exhibition draws a parallel between the deep divisions the country faced in Paine's era and the present day, suggesting that contemporary art, much like Paine's writings, can offer hope and inspiration. It features nine contemporary works that resonate with Paine's call to 'begin the world over again.' These pieces examine the ongoi

Paul Ramírez Jonas · Charles Gaines · Jason Kao Hwang · Öyvind Fahlström · Joyce Kozloff · Hank Willis Thomas

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Hyundai Card First Look: Joan Snyder

Until Nov 8

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The Kitchen · The Kitchen at Westbeth (163B Bank Street, 4th Floor Loft)

Instrument Object

Sep 10 to Nov 8

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Josiah McElheny's exhibition "Instrument Object" at The Kitchen is a profound exploration of the intersection between music and visual art. The exhibition features works created between 2014 and 2026, many of which are being shown in New York City for the first time. McElheny translates the essence of ten influential musicians and composers from the 20th and 21st centuries into visual forms. These pieces manifest as sculptures, paintings, installations, and drawings, aiming to animate the inanimate through sound and movement. The gallery space itself is transformed into an immersive environment of image, sound, motion, and light. Some works unpredictably activate, emit humming sounds from mo

Josiah McElheny

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Museum of the Moving Image · Founders Hall

Reframing the Slasher: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Jul 30 to Nov 8

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The Museum of the Moving Image presents an exhibition exploring the slasher film genre through material related to Jane Schoenbrun's film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma." This meta-exploration features a queer filmmaker tasked with reviving an 80s/90s horror franchise about camp murders. She seeks inspiration from the film's original "final girl." The installation includes screen-used props from the fictional Camp Miasma franchise, such as VHS tapes, posters, merchandise, and a costume. It also displays movie posters selected by Schoenbrun, including "Psycho" (1960), "Sleepaway Camp" (1983), and "Dressed to Kill" (1980). These posters, accompanied by Schoenbrun's commentary, highlight

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Museum of the Moving Image · Tut's Fever Movie Palace

Felix the Cat

Aug 6 to Nov 12

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The Museum of the Moving Image presents a special screening program featuring four restored Felix the Cat cartoons from 1927-1928. Visitors can watch Felix embark on various whimsical adventures. In one cartoon, he travels to the ocean floor for pearls but is chased away by an oyster. Another sees him ingeniously fashioning a straw from stolen pasta. He also attempts to woo Juliet, taking on the persona of Romeow, amidst a duel with a rival and a musical animal ensemble. Finally, after a disappointing trip to the cinema, Felix decides to create his own film, which leads to unexpected and humorous mishaps. The program includes "Comical Calamities," "Felix Dines and Pines," "Felix Plays Romeow

Otto Messmer · Pat Sullivan

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Swiss Institute · WSA, 161 Water Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10038

SI OFFSITE | Rafał Skoczek: Kino Drift

Sep 23 to Nov 14

Swiss Institute presents "Kino Drift," an off-site project by artist Rafał Skoczek, transforming an artist studio into a dynamic space for cultural exchange. This exhibition functions as a temporary venue for self-organized activities, including film screenings, concerts, readings, and the display of artworks. Skoczek's practice spans painting, exhibition design, publishing, and music, often manifesting through social and infrastructural forms. "Kino Drift" is conceived as an evolving environment, continuously shifting throughout its duration, rather than a static presentation. It draws upon a network of ongoing projects, friendships, and affinities, creating a hub for gathering and exchange

Rafał Skoczek

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Ecologies of Care

Until Nov 15

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

In the Making 2026

Until Nov 15

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The Jewish Museum

Modernity and Opulence: Women of the Wiener Werkstätte

Jul 17 to Nov 15

This exhibition explores the significant contributions of Jewish women artists, designers, patrons, and tastemakers to modernist aesthetics in early 20th-century Vienna and beyond. It features over 200 objects by approximately 30 Jewish women associated with the Wiener Werkstätte. The exhibition is organized thematically to showcase the diverse range and technical skill of these women across various mediums. Special attention is given to Vally Wieselthier and Felice Rix-Ueno, whose impactful work in ceramics and textile design, respectively, left a lasting legacy. The show also aims to reintroduce lesser-known artists and highlight their influence on art and design history. The Wiener Werkst

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Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art

Soft Spaces

Heather Marie Scholl and Eva Wu

Sep 30 to Nov 15

Soft Spaces is an exhibition series that showcases works by alumni of the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art Fellowship. The title 'Soft Spaces' refers to the sense of safety and refuge that queer-centered environments provide for artists, fostering process, experimentation, and vulnerability. This exhibition unfolds over time, featuring a diverse range of artistic expressions. Visitors can expect to see works spanning digital and media art, painting, photography, filmmaking, performance, and installation. More than three dozen artists contribute to this dynamic presentation. The collective works engage with the evolving landscape of LGBTQIA+ experiences. They are deeply informed by queer and trans

Heather Marie Scholl · Eva Wu

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Hyundai Card First Look: Sheree Hovsepian

Until Nov 18

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Artists Space · Artists Space's entire first floor

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings

Sep 11 to Nov 21

This exhibition is the first retrospective in twenty-five years dedicated to the groundbreaking work of artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. It showcases an expansive range of her creations, including performances for film and video, installations, photography, artist's books, and works on paper. Cha's work filled the entire first floor of Artists Space. She was a significant contributor to experimental art scenes in New York City, San Francisco, and Paris during her lifetime. Her art has had a profound influence on later generations of artists. The exhibition explores Cha's method of "Multiple Telling with Multiple Offering," which allows for open-ended interpretation. Visitors will be guided thro

Theresa Hak Kyung Cha

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New-York Historical Society · 1st floor, Klingenstein Family Gallery

Democracy Matters

Jun 18 to Nov 29

Free

This exhibition, titled Democracy Matters, explores the evolving concept of democracy in the United States, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. It draws heavily from The New York Historical Society's permanent collections to examine how democracy has been interpreted, contested, and reshaped throughout American history. Visitors will encounter art, artifacts, and documents that illustrate the original ideals of liberty and equality, as well as the ongoing progress toward them. The exhibition delves into key historical moments where competing understandings of democracy have led to conflict and ultimately redefined its boundaries. It is structured around five areas of engagement,

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Museum of the Moving Image · Jane Henson Amphitheater

It’s a Dream (2007)

Oct 22 to Nov 29

This exhibition features "It's a Dream," a work by director Tsai Ming-liang, originally created for the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Tsai expanded his initial three-minute film into a museum installation for the Venice Biennale. The piece draws on the director's childhood memories of cinemas in Malaysia, which he viewed as sacred spaces of ritual and communal experience. The installation is set in a dimly lit, nearly empty cinema, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere through elements like red seats, ambient light, music, and subtle interactions among the few occupants. The work explores moviegoing not just as watching a film, but as an experience deeply intertwined with memory, place, and social pre

Tsai Ming-liang

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 1, Sculpture Garden

Pierre Huyghe: UUmwelt

Until Nov 29

This exhibition explores the concept of a world no longer centered on human perception, especially in the context of rapidly advancing AI. Pierre Huyghe's immersive works investigate the intersection of technology, consciousness, and the environment. The exhibition "UUmwelt" is presented on screens within the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. It utilizes machine learning to visualize how nonhuman entities might interpret human thoughts. A subject imagined images while their brain activity was scanned by an fMRI. An artificial neural network then generated visual interpretations based on this data. These resulting images are hallucinatory and fragmented, showing the network's process

Pierre Huyghe

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Brooklyn Museum · Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing and Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery, 5th Floor

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses

May 16 to Dec 6

This exhibition celebrates Iris van Herpen, a pioneering fashion designer known for her innovative use of technology and traditional couture techniques. It explores the relationship between the body, clothing, and its environment, considering the future of fashion in a changing world. Over 140 haute couture creations are displayed alongside contemporary artworks, designs, scientific artifacts, and natural history specimens. These include pieces by artists such as Philip Beesley, Rogan Brown, Casey Curran, Kim Keever, and Nick Knight, as well as coral, fossils, and skeletons. The exhibition highlights Van Herpen's experimental spirit, which has reshaped 21st-century fashion. Her designs are i

Iris van Herpen

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts · The Bronx Museum

Lifelong Studio Exhibition: Transcending the Form—Abstract Figurative Painting

Oct 9 to Dec 30

Free

This exhibition, "Transcending the Form—Abstract Figurative Painting," showcases original acrylic paintings by participants of The Bronx Museum's Lifelong Studio program. This program offers free, sequential, hands-on artmaking workshops to adults aged 55 and over. The artists have achieved a balance between technique and playful exploration, presenting works that intentionally blur the boundaries between figuration, which represents physical form, and abstraction, which expresses the intangible. Their aim is to communicate deeper truths about a subject by moving beyond its original appearance. The paintings explore themes such as the body, kinship, nature, movement, emotion, and the subcons

Khuumba Ama · Michael F. Anaya · Christel Brellochs · Pat Broadbelt · Karen Butler-Brock · Mikki Cortes

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 3, 3 East

Architects of Liberation: Modernism in Western Africa

Until Jan 2, 2027

This exhibition explores the pivotal role of architecture in shaping the post-colonial era in Western Africa. Following independence movements and the "Year of Africa" in 1960, many nations sought to project a modern, progressive, and cosmopolitan identity. Modern architecture became a key vehicle for this aspiration, embodying the hopes for a boundless future. The exhibition delves into how a new architectural identity emerged, influenced by Pan-Africanism and Africanization, and realized by both local and international architects. It showcases approximately 400 objects, including architectural drawings, models, and archival images, many of which are being displayed publicly for the first t

Faculty of Architecture students, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana · Gain Meemongkol · Henry Pottier · Evan Chiang · Gerhard Vetter

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

A sustained becoming: Studio Museum Artists in Residence 2026

Until Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition showcases the work of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s 2026 artists in residence, marking the first Artist-in-Residence cohort in the Museum’s new building. The exhibition features Derriann Pharr, Simonette Quamina, and Taylor Simmons, each presenting a distinct approach to figuration. Their practices span across painting, collage, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. The works presented blend real and otherworldly imagery to convey familiar and new narratives. These pieces gesture towards the experience of remembering or dreaming. Grounded in cultural memory, the exhibition creates moments of suspended time. These moments invite contemplation on what has already tr

Derriann Pharr · Simonette Quamina · Taylor Simmons

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New Museum · Fourth Floor, Third Floor

Arthur Jafa: I Am Tony

Sep 24 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition is the first major US museum survey of Arthur Jafa's work, showcasing the full scope of his artistic practice. It spans two floors of the New Museum, presenting his most influential pieces alongside new creations. Visitors will see celebrated works like "Love is the Message, The Message is Death" (2016) and "The White Album" (2019), which won the Golden Lion. The exhibition also features recent paintings, large-scale video and film installations, and various sculptural and photographic objects. For nearly forty years, Jafa has explored visual forms to represent the experiences of Black life in America. His work contrasts the history of institutional violence against Black com

Arthur Jafa

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Galleries 210–216

City of Memory: Nanjing in the Seventeenth Century

Until Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition explores the rich cultural memory of Nanjing, a city that served as the capital for multiple Chinese dynasties. Each dynastic change left a distinct layer of history and memory, profoundly influencing the artistic environment. Artists in Nanjing were surrounded by the past, with material remnants like temples and city walls blending with intangible legacies such as famous artistic inspirations and poetic verses. The violent overthrow of the Ming dynasty in 1644 and the subsequent Qing takeover added a new layer of reminiscence. This event triggered feelings of loss and nostalgia as the people of Nanjing witnessed their world shatter and their own dynasty become part of histor

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The Jewish Museum · Floor 3

Focus Gallery: Oded Halahmy: Models in Wood

May 29 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition showcases sculptures by Oded Halahmy, primarily created in the 1970s after his relocation to New York from London. The works, often titled with themes of family, ritual, and spatial orientation, frequently suggest architectural elements like ladders and windows. These pieces are intimate, hand-wrought expressions of Halahmy's unique artistic language, deeply rooted in memory and his personal history. Halahmy's background, born in Baghdad to a Jewish family and later migrating to Israel due to persecution, profoundly influenced his art. He learned carving in his father's goldsmith shop, and his experiences of displacement strengthened his connection to Mesopotamian cultures, w

Oded Halahmy

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Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art

Hortensia Mi Kafchin: Through Different Eyes

Feb 20 to Jan 3, 2027

Hortensia Mi Kafchin's exhibition, 'Through Different Eyes,' features a new installation created in 2026. Primarily known as a painter of dreamscapes that blend pastoral, surrealist, and techno-futuristic elements, Kafchin returns to a multidisciplinary approach for this show. The exhibition centers on a captivating three-channel synchronized video. This video work explores a variety of eye-like forms, ranging from human and feline to robotic and cyborg. These optical shapes fluidly transform into representations of blood cells, DNA strands, and planets. This transformation highlights how our understanding of micro and macro domains has become commonplace through the use of technological vis

Hortensia Mi Kafchin

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The Noguchi Museum · Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer”

Sep 19 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition, "I am not a designer," is the first major retrospective of Isamu Noguchi's design work in nearly twenty-five years. It explores his engagement with the possibilities of design across various disciplines, despite his own declaration in 1949 that he was not a designer. The exhibition spans all facets of his creative output, showcasing his work in architecture, industrial design, ceramics, furniture, and lighting. It also highlights his contributions to stage sets and landscape design. Noguchi is presented as a multinational, interdisciplinary artist and designer. The exhibition emphasizes how he shaped a more open and inclusive world through his innovative creations. The show

Isamu Noguchi

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

Mark Bradford: Untitled (A–Z), 2010

Until Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition features Mark Bradford's "Untitled (A–Z), 2010," an exploration of language and social systems. The artist collects local business advertisements from his South Los Angeles neighborhood, which often contain messages about community issues like "Stop Evictions" and "Affordable Daycare." Bradford then layers and sands down these posters, abstracting their original text until only fragments remain. The result is a series of twenty-six individual works on paper, each dedicated to a single letter of the English alphabet. By removing the letters from their original context, Bradford imbues them with symbolic meaning. These abstracted letters allude to the complex social and economi

Mark Bradford

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Museum of the Moving Image · Changing Exhibitions Gallery

Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body

Mar 14 to Jan 3, 2027

This exhibition, "Overexposed: Art, Technology, and the Body," delves into the profound impact of cinema and X-ray technology on our perception of the human form. It showcases research-based films and contemporary artworks by 16 international artists, created between 1891 and 2025. The exhibition explores the historical, medical, and sociopolitical dimensions of visualizing the body's interior. It is structured into three interconnected sections: "Technology and Power," which examines how these imaging technologies influenced claims of scientific objectivity; "Limits of the Gaze," featuring artists who utilize archives and found footage, and critically analyze their own bodies to challenge a

Panteha Abareshi · Peggy Ahwesh · Zuza Banasińska · Lucien Castaing-Taylor · Verena Paravel · Theo Cuthand

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Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art

Shu Lea Cheang: LOVER LOVE

Apr 3 to Jan 3, 2027

Shu Lea Cheang: LOVER LOVE is a new commission by the artist for the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art. The exhibition begins with a symbolic portal, where a window opens to reveal a turbulent sky and a mystical being. This opening serves as a tribute to Cheang’s late collaborator, musician Aérea Negrot. The work enters a hybrid space blending documentation and imagination. Presented as a four-channel digital film installation, the piece features eight intergenerational performers from Tucson, Arizona. These performers contributed their personal experiences, narratives, and dreams related to trans and gender nonconforming life in the contemporary United States. The film navigates between physical

Shu Lea Cheang

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

Tone

Until Jan 3, 2027

The exhibition "Tone" explores the expressive power of tonal construction in art, moving beyond line to emphasize how variations in black, white, and shades of gray can define form and visual rhythm. It draws parallels between early photographic techniques, like Nicéphore Niépce's "View from the Window Le Gras," which relied on gradual tonal shifts, and contemporary artistic practices. The exhibition highlights how artists across various mediums, including drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures, harness the full spectrum of tonal values to create a unique material language. Visitors will encounter works that demonstrate a deep understanding of tonal scale, showcasing the ability to

Jules Allen · Unidentified Artist · Pat Davis · Roy DeCarava · Touhami Ennadre · Glenn Ligon

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 690

There Are No Words: Si Lewen's Parade

Until Jan 5, 2027

Free

This exhibition presents "The Parade," an extensive cycle of 63 drawings created by Si Lewen between 1945 and 1950. The works, rendered in charcoal, pencil, and ink, offer a powerful visual narrative exploring themes of war, memory, and the human condition. Lewen, who fled Nazi persecution in Europe and served in the U.S. Army during World War II, was profoundly impacted by his experiences, including witnessing the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp. "The Parade" reflects his coming-of-age during a period of immense global turmoil, contrasting the celebratory parades after World War I with the grim realities of World War II. The drawings guide viewers through a sequence that mov

Si Lewen

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 302 – Byzantine Crypt

Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

Until Jan 10, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the enduring human fascination with death and the afterlife through a juxtaposition of contemporary art and ancient Byzantine Egyptian funerary objects. It is presented in the intimate Byzantine Crypt, a unique space beneath the Museum's Grand Staircase, known for its exposed brick walls and arched portals. The gallery, renovated in 2000, provides a historically resonant setting for this transhistorical dialogue. Visitors will encounter a curated selection of religious and secular jewelry, textiles, ivory objects, vessels, and architectural sculptures from Early Christian and Coptic monastic sites. These ancient artifacts are thoughtfully complemented by contemporary

Adrian Piper

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 099

Costume Art

Until Jan 10, 2027

The Costume Institute’s spring 2026 exhibition, Costume Art, explores depictions of the dressed body across The Met’s vast collection. It pairs garments with artworks to reveal the inherent relationship between clothing and the body. Focusing primarily on Western art from prehistory to the present, the exhibition presents connections between fashions from The Costume Institute and objects from the Museum’s other collecting areas. These pairings will showcase a spectrum of connections, ranging from the formal to the conceptual, the aesthetic to the political, and the individual to the universal. The exhibition is organized into thematic body types that reflect their pervasiveness and enduranc

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The Noguchi Museum · Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennslyvania

Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America

Sep 20 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition is the first of its kind to bring together the works of six influential artists: sculptor Isamu Noguchi, architect and furniture designer George Nakashima, sculptor Leo Amino, graphic designer S. Neil Fujita, fiber artist Kay Sekimachi, and sculptor Ruth Asawa. It delves into how each of these artists shaped modern art and design. The exhibition also considers the formative experiences that influenced them, particularly the profound impact of Japanese and Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Visitors will see a range of works that highlight the artists' contributions to postwar American art and design. The exhibition aims to showcase the interconnectedness of

Isamu Noguchi · George Nakashima · Leo Amino · S. Neil Fujita · Kay Sekimachi · Ruth Asawa

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Whitney Museum of American Art · Floor 8

The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans

Aug 22 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition explores the visionary art of Minnie Evans, an artist who created hundreds of radiant drawings, paintings, and collages inspired by her dreams and visions. Evans's work draws from her Afro-Caribbean heritage, mythology, religion, popular culture, decorative arts, and the natural environment of her native North Carolina. Her compositions are dense and kaleidoscopic, featuring angels, mythical creatures, watchful faces, and intricate patterns that suggest harmony and transcendence. These works evoke a spiritual province that existed before the biblical great flood, which the artist called the "lost world." Evans began drawing in 1935 after her grandmother's death and gained nat

Minnie Evans

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International Center of Photography

I'm So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now

Oct 15 to Jan 11, 2027

This exhibition reconsiders and expands upon the history of Japanese photography by showcasing the work of twenty-eight intergenerational artists. It features photographers from the 1950s to the present day, offering a comprehensive look at their contributions. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Aperture and curated by Pauline Vermare, Lesley A. Martin, and Takeuchi Mariko. It includes a diverse range of artists, highlighting their unique perspectives and artistic development over decades. The works span various mediums, including photography, installation, photobooks, and printed matter. These diverse forms are used to explore the experiences and viewpoints of women in Japan. T

Fujioka Aya · Hara Mikiko · Hiromix · Ishikawa Mao · Ishiuchi Miyako · Katayama Mari

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International Center of Photography · Ground Floor

ICP Incubator Space | Melissa Ann Pinney: "What’s Ms. Pinney Doing Here?"

Oct 22 to Jan 11, 2027

Free

This exhibition at the International Center of Photography features the work of photographer Melissa Ann Pinney. Her project, initiated in 2018, documents Chicago Public School students as part of an artist residency. As Pinney was invited into the students' lives, the project evolved into a profound exploration of identity, community, and pressing social issues. The exhibition showcases Pinney's sensitive portraits of adolescents, capturing the complexities of growing up. These images convey the full spectrum of emotions experienced during this transformative period, including triumph, grief, humor, and tenderness. Pinney's work is known for its focus on the social lives and developing iden

Melissa Ann Pinney

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International Center of Photography

Laia Abril: On Rape and Institutional Failure

Oct 15 to Jan 11, 2027

The exhibition "On Rape and Institutional Failure" by Laia Abril delves into the second chapter of her extensive project, "A History of Misogyny." Abril meticulously examines various historical forms of violence perpetrated against women. Through a compelling combination of images, compiled testimonies, archival materials, select objects, and immersive installations featuring sound and video, the exhibition investigates the pervasive influence of gender-based stereotypes. It highlights how worldwide prejudices and misconceptions have fostered a systemic rape culture that continues to exist today. Abril's focus on institutions is a deliberate strategy to move away from victim-blaming narrativ

Laia Abril

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New-York Historical Society · 2nd floor, Hirschfeld Gallery

Art of the Street: Selections from the Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection

Aug 28 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition celebrates graffiti, street art, and public art, showcasing creative expression that emerges from traditional institutions into everyday life. It features highlights from a significant promised gift to The New York Historical Society by collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, alongside recent additions to their private collection. The exhibition presents a stunning array of works inspired by the energy and visual language of New York City. Artists such as Karel Appel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Red Grooms are featured, among others. Their works trace the evolution of a movement that began as an act of defiance and grew into a powerful, global artistic force. This m

Karel Appel · Jean-Michel Basquiat · Keith Haring · Red Grooms

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 638

Ecologies of Painting

Special Installation

Until Jan 17, 2027

This special installation explores the intertwined histories of humans and the natural world as depicted in European paintings from around 1525 to 1775. It examines how artists like Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Nicolas Poussin understood humanity's complex relationship with nature, revealing our profound interdependence with the environment. The exhibition traces a shift in European artistic representations of nature, moving from a sense of being embedded within it to asserting dominance over it. It highlights how our conceptions of nature are culturally constructed rather than inherently natural. The artists' portrayals actively shape viewers' experiences of the depicted environments. Key t

Pieter Bruegel the Elder · Nicolas Poussin

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New-York Historical Society · 2nd floor, Luman Reed Galleries

Irish Literature: History & Myth Since 1798

Sep 18 to Jan 17, 2027

This exhibition delves into the rich landscape of Irish literature, exploring its profound connection to history and myth since 1798. It examines how Irish literary works have shaped national identity and served as catalysts for political transformation. The exhibition highlights the enduring power of art, especially during times of crisis. It showcases how literature can conjure and solidify a nation's identity and foster meaningful change. Irish writers, both within Ireland and across the diaspora, engage with mythmaking to address themes of exile, belonging, and identity. The exhibition celebrates the integral role of this writing in shaping perceptions of Irish history, myth, nationhood,

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Whitney Museum of American Art · Floor 1

Coumba Samba: Stars and Stripes

Sep 19 to Jan 18, 2027

Coumba Samba's "Stars and Stripes" exhibition delves into the complex relationship between global power structures, resource extraction, and the legacy of colonialism. The artist utilizes the visual language of modernist abstraction, employing geometric shapes and bold colors to critique the entanglement of these systems. Central to the exhibition are sculptures that mimic depleted uranium shells, each painted in the colors of specific national flags, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Namibia, Niger, and the United States. Through these national symbols, Samba aims to expose the often-violent histories concealed within them. The works deconstruct the forms and symbols th

Coumba Samba

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The Frick Collection · Ronald S. Lauder Exhibition Galleries

Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500

Oct 15 to Jan 18, 2027

This exhibition, "Siena: The Art of Bronze, 1450–1500," is the first to specifically highlight Siena as a significant hub for bronze sculpture during the Italian Renaissance. It showcases nearly forty bronze works, including statues, reliefs, candelabra, and medals. Many of these remarkable pieces are being exhibited outside of Tuscany for the first time. The exhibition features works by influential sculptors of the period such as Donatello, Vecchietta, and Francesco di Giorgio. Building on the Frick's history of presenting bronze sculpture, this show aims to deepen visitors' appreciation for the medium's aesthetic qualities and its versatility. It also delves into the intricate technical an

Donatello · Vecchietta · Francesco di Giorgio

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 3

The Surrealist Book: Tomorrow Lives in Mirrors

Until Jan 23, 2027

This exhibition explores the Surrealist movement's innovative use of the book as an artistic medium. Artists and writers transformed the bound volume into a site for radical experimentation, aiming to unlock the unconscious and promote Surrealism's revolutionary ideas. The exhibition showcases how the book became a provocative art form, serving as an enchanted portal to the unexpected and the marvelous. It features the work of key Surrealist figures such as André Breton, Claude Cahun, Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and Toyen. The display traces the evolution of Surrealist books from their origins in the 1920s through their convention-defying impact in the 1930s and 40s. It also highlights the las

André Breton · Claude Cahun · Salvador Dalí · Paul Éluard · Max Ernst · Toyen

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The Drawing Center · 35 Wooster Street, New York, NY, 10013

Form, Shadow, Motion: Selections from the Burger Collection, Hong Kong

Oct 23 to Jan 24, 2027

This exhibition, 'Form, Shadow, Motion: Selections from the Burger Collection, Hong Kong,' showcases approximately fifty works on paper from the Burger Collection. Curator Olivia Shao has chosen these pieces to create a focused visual essay exploring shared historical, poetic, and philosophical themes. The exhibition uses Hong Kong and New York as central reference points, with Eastern thought and Western philosophy providing its conceptual framework. It features twenty-nine artists from diverse global backgrounds. The works on display are primarily on paper, reflecting the expansive nature of the Burger Collection's holdings. The exhibition aims to construct a dialogue between different art

Kai Althoff · Monika Baer · Alvin Baltrop · Ranti Bam · Fiona Banner · Koon Wai Bong

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New Museum · South Elevators

Hyundai Translocal Series: Ho Tzu Nyen

Sep 24 to Jan 24, 2027

This site-specific exhibition by Singapore-based artist Ho Tzu Nyen is installed in the New Museum's OMA-designed elevators. The work, "P for Power: Up Down" (2026), is part of an ongoing series exploring various notions of power, from political and technological systems to more abstract concepts like endurance and agency. It features meditations on power presented through questions, mantras, and riddles. These are delivered by digitally rendered Singaporean children, offering insights into power dynamics across different cultural contexts. The exhibition is presented in partnership with Hyundai Motor Company as part of the Hyundai Translocal Series. It runs concurrently with a related commi

Ho Tzu Nyen

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 207

Celebrating the Year of the Horse

Until Jan 26, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the significance of the horse in Chinese civilization, aligning with the East Asian lunar calendar's Year of the Horse. The horse, symbolizing power, strength, and vitality, has been integral to Chinese culture since prehistoric times. It played crucial roles in agriculture, transportation, warfare, and sport. The exhibition showcases works from The Met's collection, highlighting the horse's multifaceted presence. In ancient China, horse-drawn chariots were used by military leaders and the elite. During the Tang dynasty, robust horses represented the state's power and the empire's cosmopolitan nature. The horse is also revered in the spiritual realm as a mount for di

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Grey Art Museum (NYU) · Grey Art Museum

by Alison Knowles: A Retrospective (1960–2022)

Sep 9 to Jan 30, 2027

This exhibition is the first comprehensive survey of the work of American artist Alison Knowles, whose career spanned over six decades. Knowles was a central figure in the Downtown artistic community and a founding member of Fluxus. The exhibition highlights her pioneering individual production, moving beyond her association with Fluxus. Knowles's art consistently invites audiences to explore daily life through simple actions and sensory experiences. She immersed herself in diverse materials and subjects, combining visual art, musical scores, and live performance in her practice, a concept termed "intermedia." The exhibition features over two hundred objects, showcasing her innovations in pa

Alison Knowles

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Brooklyn Museum · Great Hall, 1st Floor

Art of Manga

Oct 3 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition, "Art of Manga," is the first major presentation in the Americas to examine manga, the Japanese form of comics and graphic novels, as a distinct art form. The Brooklyn Museum's presentation features over 600 drawings, highlighting manga's significant cultural impact and its immersive storytelling capabilities. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to view an extensive collection of original manga artworks, including pieces from popular series like Inuyasha, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, and ONE PIECE. Manga is a global phenomenon driven by its creators, known as mangaka, who design, draw, and often write the narratives. The exhibition delves into the d

Akatsuka Fujio · Araki Hirohiko · Chiba Tetsuya · Oda Eiichiro · Tagame Gengoroh · Takahashi Rumiko

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New Museum · Second Floor

Diego Marcon: Arrivederci, Piggies!

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition presents the first solo museum show in New York City for Italian artist Diego Marcon. Marcon is known for his meticulously staged films and animations that explore human perception of desires, memories, and selfhood. The exhibition features three of the artist's recent films, including a newly commissioned work titled "Krapfen" (2025). This new piece was produced in collaboration with several international institutions. Marcon's work often co-opts familiar cinematic genres such as horror, slapstick comedy, and cartoons. He uses these to deconstruct cinematic archetypes and mechanical forms. His art is informed by fables and narrative structures, often featuring families and c

Diego Marcon

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 899

Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous

Until Jan 31, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the intertwined artistic careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, two pivotal figures of mid-20th century American art. It traces their parallel lives and practices, from their meeting in 1941 to their enduring professional and personal connection until Pollock's death. The show aims to reevaluate both artists' contributions on their own terms, highlighting Krasner's work which has historically been overshadowed by Pollock's. Drawing its subtitle from a 1976 Krasner painting, the exhibition delves into their distinct geographical backgrounds and inheritances that shaped their artistic paths. It follows their individual journeys through American modernism, which ev

Lee Krasner · Jackson Pollock

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Brooklyn Museum · Great Hall, 1st Floor

Manga Before Manga: Japanese Art from the Collection

Oct 3 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition, "Manga Before Manga: Japanese Art from the Collection," delves into the historical roots of modern manga by exploring centuries of Japanese storytelling traditions. It serves as a spotlight installation, offering historical context for the "Art of Manga" exhibition and tracing the techniques that have shaped the contemporary art form. The installation features twenty-one works from the Brooklyn Museum's collection, showcasing how Japanese artists have utilized line and form to express emotion, power, sound, and motion for over 900 years. The exhibition celebrates the rich heritage of Japanese narrative imagery, presenting characters like brave heroes, star-crossed lovers, an

Katsushika Hokusai

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New Museum · Lower Level

Screens Series: Umi Ishihara

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

The New Museum presents the US institutional debut of London- and Tokyo-based artist Umi Ishihara, born in 1993. This program features three recent works: Gravity and Radiance (2021), Thundergod (2024), and Nocturnal Melody (2026), a new film commissioned by Gasworks. Ishihara's films combine intimate observation, personal and collective histories, and surreal elements. They explore experiences of precarity, desire, and belonging. The exhibition examines how communities form around these experiences. Ishihara's experimental narrative films weave personal memory with broader social realities. Her practice is shaped by an upbringing in Japan's underground nightlife and free-rave culture. Her w

Umi Ishihara

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New Museum · Second Floor

The Bowery: Devil’s Mile

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

The Bowery: Devil’s Mile is the first exhibition to explore the rich history and culture of New York’s oldest thoroughfare. It brings together artworks and artifacts that examine the Bowery as a street, a neighborhood, and a state of mind. Once known as the world’s most notorious skid row, the Bowery has had many incarnations over five centuries. It began as a Lenape footpath, then became a home to farms and cattle drives, and later a site for racetracks and pleasure gardens. It also served as a center for popular entertainment, featuring theaters, concert halls, tattoo parlors, and dime museums. More recently, it has been the heart of a thriving artists community, ushering in a new era for

Weegee

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

Through Motion and Repose: Expanding the Walls 2026

Until Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition showcases photography by seventeen young artists participating in the Studio Museum in Harlem's "Expanding the Walls" teen program. The program focuses on making connections between photography, history, and community. The featured works capture both the dynamic street scenes of New York City and intimate personal moments within the home. Together, these images explore the fundamental elements of motion and repose as experienced by young people growing up in New York. Many artists used close-up perspectives to reveal tender details of familiar objects, places, or loved ones. Others employed blur and soft focus to convey the flux of city life, depicting streets, subways, and a

Agnes Baidoo · Angel Torres · Christopher Soriano · Fairooz Ahamed · Isabella Amankwa-Jones · Ismael Parache Henry

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Brooklyn Museum · Decorative Arts and Design Galleries, 4th Floor

Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200

Feb 28, 2025 to Feb 7, 2027

Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200 celebrates the museum's 200th anniversary by showcasing its unique legacy through a collection that has consistently championed artists and artworks fostering imaginative storytelling and brave conversations. The exhibition is divided into three chapters, presenting both beloved favorites and new standout pieces, while exploring the collection's rich history and future evolution. The "Brooklyn Made" chapter pays homage to art and design created in the borough from the 17th century to the present day. It begins with a Delaware bandolier bag, acknowledging the land's original inhabitants, and progresses through time, highlighting works by contemporary

Duke Riley · Rashid Johnson · Tourmaline · Thaddeus Wolfe · Derrick Adams · Julie Mehretu

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 735

David Hartt: Peripheries

Until Feb 7, 2027

Free

Multidisciplinary artist David Hartt transforms John Vanderlyn's immersive historical painting, Panoramic View of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles (1818–19), into a dynamic contemporary installation. This exhibition offers viewers the opportunity to explore questions of place and perspective. Hartt's intervention activates Vanderlyn’s highly detailed rendering of Versailles, bringing past and present into conversation. The site-specific commission consists of two Direct View LED screens and echoing imagery from the panorama itself. Hartt draws on direct documentation of Versailles, the cinematic language of French New Wave Cinema, and photographs of the palace grounds by Eugene Atget. He

David Hartt

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue, Galleries 691–693

Designing the Gilded Age: Drawings from the Studios of Louis C. Tiffany

Until Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition delves into the creative process behind the iconic works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, a visionary American artist of the Gilded Age. It showcases rare design drawings, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studios where these initial concepts were transformed into enduring art. The drawings, created for commissions from the mid-1880s through the 1920s, represent the first step in the artistic journey for interiors and decorations of grand mansions, civic and sacred spaces, and other buildings from America's post-Civil War era of wealth accumulation. Many of these works document designs for commissions that are now lost, damaged, or were never realized, providing a unique hist

Louis Comfort Tiffany

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The Jewish Museum · Floor 3

Focus Gallery: Afruz Amighi: Sounding Shell

Sep 18 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition features Afruz Amighi's sculptural installation titled "Sounding Shell." The work draws inspiration from global mythologies, notably the Mexica goddess Coyolxāuhqui, whose story of destruction leads to transformation. Amighi's sculptures are crafted from steel frames and feature elements like eyes, teeth, breasts, and claws carved from luminous alabaster. These components are presented as if in states of disintegration, resting on the floor around the surrounding structures. The installation is conceptually linked to the idea of sacred fragments possessing spiritual power, similar to reliquaries. The title "Sounding Shell" evokes the sensation of hearing ambient sounds and on

Afruz Amighi

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The Jewish Museum · Floor 3

Focus Gallery: Hannah Altman: Not a Circle but a Spiral

Sep 18 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition showcases photographs by Hannah Altman, including newly commissioned works. The presentation is part of a larger initiative titled 'Artists Respond to Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague.' Altman's work engages with themes of myth, performance, and memory, often drawing from Jewish ritual and folklore. She utilizes everyday objects and settings to create unexpectedly evocative atmospheres. The exhibition aims to foster a dialogue about inheritance, ritual, and reinvention, as described by the artist. It is displayed alongside Christian treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral and Jewish ceremonial art from the Jewish Museum'

Hannah Altman

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

Geometries

Until Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition, 'Geometries,' delves into the ancient mathematical study of geometry as a core element of artistic inquiry. It explores how artists utilize lines, shapes, and the spaces between them to express emotions, define identity, and engage with formal artistic concerns. Geometry serves as a fundamental tool for understanding the world, influencing our perception of depth, volume, dimensionality, and structure. Whether derived from rigorous mathematical principles, sacred knowledge, or lived experiences, geometry presents artists with a rich landscape of formal, philosophical, and spiritual questions to explore. Some artists embrace Western geometric abstraction, striving for essenti

Loretta Pettway Bennett · McArthur Binion · Sonia Boyce · Catti · Colin Chase · Emilio Cruz

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The Jewish Museum

Sacred Splendor: Jewish Ritual Art and Christian Treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague

Sep 18 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition brings Jewish and Christian sacred art from medieval to early modern Europe into dialogue, illuminating complex, interconnected histories across more than six centuries. It features Christian reliquaries on loan from St. Vitus Cathedral, representing the most extensive presentation of this treasury ever exhibited outside Europe. Alongside these, Jewish treasures, many shown in the United States for the first time, are displayed. Over 160 objects examine shared urban and artistic environments and the distinct ritual and theological frameworks that shaped sacred art in Central Europe. Highlights include rarely seen medieval Jewish-owned objects from hoards buried during periods

Edmund de Waal · Hannah Altman · Afruz Amighi

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MoMA PS1

Homeroom: Artists Against the Bomb

Sep 10 to Feb 8, 2027

Artists Against the Bomb (AATB) presents an exhibition in MoMA PS1's Homeroom, advocating for nuclear disarmament. This campaign is rooted in the belief that collective action and public refusal can drive meaningful change. The exhibition showcases a wide array of artistic contributions, including posters, design, film, photography, literature, music, sculpture, and ephemera. These works support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which has gained endorsement from an increasing number of nations. Organized by Estudio Pedro Reyes and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), the presentation highlights global artists. It features contributions from art

Regina José Galindo · Nani Chacón · Carlos Amorales · Frieda Toranzo Jaeger · Art & Language · Laura Anderson Barbata

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MoMA PS1

Teresa Margolles: En el lugar de los hechos (At the Scene)

Sep 24 to Feb 8, 2027

MoMA PS1 and The Museum of Modern Art present the first large-scale US museum exhibition of Teresa Margolles. The exhibition features several room-sized installations and a new commission by the Mexican artist. Margolles, trained as a forensic pathologist and photographer, creates work that examines the implications of transnational violence. Her art pays particular attention to the US-Mexico border. Across various mediums, her works trace disappearances, femicides, political displacements, and societal neglect. She employs methodical research, site-responsive interventions, and a radical rethinking of the memorial. The exhibition’s centerpiece is La promesa (2012). This is a monumental barr

Teresa Margolles

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Museum of Jewish Heritage

Will These Words Reach You? The Underground Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto

Sep 18 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition delves into the Oyneg Shabes Archive, a clandestine effort to document Jewish life within the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust. It highlights the significant act of resistance and historical preservation undertaken by a group of scholars, educators, journalists, and activists led by Dr. Emanuel Ringelblum. Facing brutal conditions, starvation, disease, and cultural annihilation, this group risked their lives to record their daily experiences. Over three years, they amassed nearly 35,000 documents, including testimonies, diaries, letters, underground newspapers, artwork, and ephemera, creating the most comprehensive contemporaneous Jewish record of the ghetto. As deportation

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The Substitute

Until Feb 15, 2027

The Substitute is an immersive video and sound installation by Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg that digitally resurrects the extinct male Northern white rhino. This work uses artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art visual effects to explore themes of de-extinction and humanity's role in species survival. The installation was created in response to the death of the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, in 2018, which brought the subspecies to the brink of extinction. Scientists had proposed experimental de-extinction projects using his genetic material, prompting Ginsberg to create this digital resurrection. The artificial rhino is presented in a confined, virtual white room, divorced from its

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Marketing the Gilded Age: Advertising Publications from the Studios of Louis C. Tiffany

Oct 29 to Feb 16, 2027

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Poster House · Poster House, Programs Gallery

Cuteness, Conservatism, & Consumption: Lefor-Openo and Postwar France

Sep 25 to Feb 21, 2027

This exhibition delves into the vibrant world of postwar French graphic design, focusing on the influential female design duo Lefor-Openo. It uses their twelve-year career as a lens to examine the complex social, political, and cultural landscape of midcentury France. The period following World War II was marked by significant challenges, including economic hardship, a depleted workforce, and national demoralization. Despite this turbulent backdrop, French advertising of the era often presented a stark contrast, favoring bright, optimistic imagery over depictions of the era's struggles. Lefor-Openo, alongside prominent male artists like Raymond Savignac and Hervé Morvan, played a crucial rol

Lefor-Openo · Raymond Savignac · Hervé Morvan

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Poster House · Main Gallery

Designed to Be Red: Native American & Indigenous Poster Works

Sep 25 to Feb 21, 2027

This exhibition challenges the historical reduction of Indigenous existence to mere iconography that supports the American mythos. It highlights Native designers as active authors and shapers of their own narratives, rather than passive subjects. The show features dynamic, subversive, and optimistic work created by Indigenous practitioners despite centuries of oppression. It spans nearly two centuries and represents over 60 tribes and nations. The exhibition reveals and celebrates design histories that have existed in resistance to dominant colonial narratives. It illustrates the full spectrum of Native life, showcasing how these groups have represented, celebrated, and advocated for themsel

Brian Johnson

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 1

Odili Donald Odita: Songs from Life

Until Feb 21, 2027

This exhibition features a new, large-scale commission by Odili Donald Odita in MoMA's lobby. The artwork transforms the space with vibrant colors and abstract patterns, creating a dynamic visual experience. For the first time in his artistic process, Odita has used music as the primary source of inspiration for this installation. He has stated that music helps him to conceptualize and solve problems within his paintings. The work was created over a six-week period, allowing visitors to witness the site-specific installation develop. Executed using flat acrylic latex paint, the floor-to-ceiling artwork offers an immersive environment. Odita describes the colors used as representations of fre

Odili Donald Odita

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 6

Brancusi: The Artist and His Studio

Until Feb 27, 2027

This exhibition reconstructs the Parisian studio of Constantin Brancusi, a space where he lived, worked, entertained, and displayed his sculptures. Brancusi famously described New York City's skyline in 1926 as a collection of shapes to be "shifted and juggled with." His studio, located on impasse Ronsin, was a site of constant experimentation and creation. Here, he developed groundbreaking works that challenged traditional notions of pedestals, objects, movement, and stillness. A notable example is "Bird in Space," which faced scrutiny from US customs as a work of art. Over time, Brancusi's studio transformed into an immersive environment, becoming a work of art in itself. In 1957, Brancusi

Constantin Brancusi

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Poster House · Jane Peck Gallery

Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld

Sep 18 to Feb 28, 2027

This exhibition, Art for Art House: The Posters of Peter Strausfeld, celebrates the distinctive graphic work of German-born artist Peter Strausfeld. Strausfeld's bold linocut posters were instrumental in establishing the visual identity of London's renowned Academy Cinema. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with Poster House in New York City. The Academy Cinema, active from 1931 to 1986, was a premier art house that introduced audiences to significant international filmmakers. Strausfeld began creating posters for the cinema in 1945, producing over 300 unique designs. His work developed a visual style distinct from the typical colorful, montage-based movie advertisements of the era

Peter Strausfeld

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 852

Chasing Clouds

Until Feb 28, 2027

Free

This exhibition explores the artistic and scientific fascination with clouds from the early 1800s to the 1920s. It highlights how landscape painters used clouds to demonstrate their skill in capturing nature's transient effects through outdoor sketches. Concurrently, meteorologists began to scientifically study and classify clouds for the first time. The advent of photography in the 1830s offered new possibilities for capturing the sky with unprecedented detail. However, early photographic technology faced limitations, leading photographers to manually enhance their images by painting skies or combining negatives. By the early 20th century, advancements in chemistry and optics enabled clouds

Alfred Stieglitz

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · Studio Museum in Harlem

Dreams of This Future: The Collection of Peggy Cooper Cafritz

Until Feb 28, 2027

This exhibition showcases a selection of artworks from a significant gift by Peggy Cooper Cafritz to the Studio Museum in Harlem. It celebrates her legacy as a dedicated arts advocate and her lifelong commitment to supporting artists and their creative practices. Cafritz, who was an arts patron, educator, and civil rights activist, bequeathed the majority of her extensive art collection to the Studio Museum and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. While the museum has previously displayed numerous pieces from this collection, this exhibition marks the first time the narrative of Cafritz as an art collector is explored. She was a tireless supporter of the arts, amassing two distinct collect

Nina Chanel Abney · Derrick Adams · Laylah Ali · ruby onyinyechi amanze · Philip Kwame Apagya · Alexandre Arrechea

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue

Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy

Until Feb 28, 2027

This exhibition delves into the complex concept of "the East" as perceived in the 19th century, a period marked by intense globalism, colonialism, and imperialism. It explores the resulting encounters, connections, and exchanges between Europe and the Middle East, where "hard power" and "soft power" intertwined. Accelerated travel, rapid technological advancements, and shifting geopolitics facilitated a significant artistic exchange between distant regions and diverse cultures. The narrative begins with Napoleon's conquest of Egypt in 1798 and extends to the works of the Ottoman artist Osman Hamdi Bey. The exhibition traces the journey of Islamic art to European dealers, collectors, internat

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres · Eugène Delacroix · Jean-Léon Gérôme · Osman Hamdi Bey · Owen Jones

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · The Agnes Gund Garden Lobby

Jakob Kudsk Steensen: Wetland

Until Mar 7, 2027

This exhibition features Jakob Kudsk Steensen's immersive digital artwork, "Berl-Berl," which reimagines Berlin's lost wetlands. The work explores the ecological and historical layers beneath modern urban landscapes, drawing inspiration from the Slavic word for swamp, the origin of Berlin's name. Steensen combines ecological research, local folklore, and songs to create a unique landscape that brings forgotten ecosystems to life. The creation of "Berl-Berl" involved extensive fieldwork in Berlin's remaining wetlands, archival research into mythology and linguistic history, and collaborations with institutions like the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin and the musician Arca. The artwork incorporat

Jakob Kudsk Steensen

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Museum of Arts and Design

Nike: Form Follows Motion

Until Mar 7, 2027

This exhibition traces the trajectory of Nike, from its origins as a small Oregon-based running company to its current status as a global cultural phenomenon over the past five decades. It draws heavily from the Department of Nike Archives (DNA), presenting a rich collection of rarely seen experimental prototypes, original design studies, unique items, and one-of-a-kind pieces. Alongside these are showcased Nike's most celebrated shoe collaborations. The exhibition highlights sport's pivotal role as a catalyst for design innovation and its impact on global change. It demonstrates how Nike has consistently pushed boundaries in athletic footwear and apparel. Visitors will encounter the evoluti

Nike

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Creativity Lab: Art of the Book

Oct 14 to Mar 14, 2027

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Museum of the City of New York

The Occupied City

New York and the American Revolution

Until Mar 19, 2027

Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this major exhibition transforms the Museum’s entire third floor into a 7,000-square-foot immersive journey through Revolutionary-era New York. It frames the Revolution as a story of civic choice and consequence, underscoring how decisions made by New Yorkers 250 years ago continue to reverberate across the city and the nation today. Visitors will trace New York’s pivotal role in the conflict, from the first sparks of rebellion in 1763 to its emergence as the new nation’s first capital in 1790. As a crucial strategic site for both the Patriots and the British, New York’s revolutionary experience comes vividly to life through historica

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Museum of the Moving Image · Amphitheater Gallery

Seeing the Cinema: Photographic Visions of Movie Theaters

Oct 10 to Mar 21, 2027

This exhibition delves into the movie theater as both an architectural marvel and a significant cultural form. It presents a diverse array of photographic works that reflect on the enduring meaning of gathering in darkness to experience stories on screen. The exhibition features Thomas R. Schiff's expansive panoramic photographs capturing the exteriors of neighborhood movie theaters. It also includes Hiroshi Sugimoto's iconic long-exposure images that evoke the atmosphere within auditoriums. Visitors will see John Margolies's extensive documentation of drive-in theaters, offering a nostalgic look at a distinct cinematic experience. Additionally, the exhibition showcases Joseph Holmes's intim

Thomas R. Schiff · Hiroshi Sugimoto · John Margolies · Joseph Holmes

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Americas Society · David Rockefeller Atrium

Atrium Series: Gyula Kosice, Televisor Hidraulizado 2, 1956

Sep 9 to Mar 27, 2027

Americas Society's Atrium Series is showcasing Gyula Kosice's "Televisor hidraulizado 2" (Hydrolyzed Television 2), created in 1956. Kosice, who emigrated from Slovakia to Argentina, was a pioneer in incorporating materials like neon, water, and gas into his sculptural installations. These elements were fundamental to his lifelong exploration of light, movement, and futuristic visions for humanity. His "Hydrospatial City" project, developed from 1946 to 1972, envisioned a utopian floating metropolis where technology, science, and nature could harmoniously coexist. "Televisor Hidraulizado 2" exemplifies this early research, utilizing water, light, and neon to convey Kosice's belief in the syn

Gyula Kosice

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Americas Society · Americas Society’s Library and Archives exhibition space

Off-Screen: Telenovela Memorabilia

Sep 9 to Mar 27, 2027

This exhibition, titled Off-Screen: Telenovela Memorabilia, explores the physical objects associated with popular telenovelas that extend beyond the television screen. It showcases a collection of second-hand memorabilia, including magazines, soundtracks, posters, and books, which served as mementos for fans. These items played a crucial role in preserving the legacy of iconic shows after their conclusion. The display highlights how these forms of media shaped everyday life and popular culture globally. Telenovelas, through their accompanying merchandise, demonstrate a lasting impact that transcends their broadcast. The exhibition is presented in Americas Society’s Library and Archives exhib

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Americas Society

Telenovela

Sep 9 to Mar 27, 2027

The exhibition 'Telenovela' at Americas Society delves into the cultural significance of telenovelas throughout the Western Hemisphere, viewed through the lens of visual art. It features over 50 artworks created from the 1970s to the present day, highlighting the telenovela as a persistent Pan-American phenomenon that transcends geographical boundaries, social classes, and cultural definitions. The exhibition argues that telenovelas have played a crucial role in communicating Latin American social, political, and economic values to audiences across the Americas. They have also served as a cultural touchstone for individuals throughout the region, representing the most widely circulated cultu

Alexander Apóstol · Amelia Bande · Miguel Calderón · Sol Calero · Dafna Maimon · Stephen Callis

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts · The Bronx Museum

Saya Woolfalk: The WoodsWoman Method

Oct 9 to Mar 28, 2027

Free

Saya Woolfalk presents The WoodsWoman Method, the first chapter of a multi-year initiative at The Bronx Museum. This exhibition applies Woolfalk's WoodsWoman project lens to the museum's permanent collection. It features artworks exploring speculative worlds, the cosmos, human-nature relationships, and the role of storytelling in community building. The exhibition includes WoodsWoman process materials alongside Woolfalk's curated selections from the collection. The artist will also facilitate workshops with the Museum’s Education Department. Functioning as both an exhibition and a laboratory, The WoodsWoman Method will inform Woolfalk’s commissioned inaugural installation for the Museum’s re

Saya Woolfalk

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The Studio Museum in Harlem · second-floor project gallery

Kapwani Kiwanga: BLEED

Mar 11 to Apr 1, 2027

Kapwani Kiwanga: BLEED is a new site-specific commission by French and Canadian artist Kapwani Kiwanga, installed in the Studio Museum in Harlem's second-floor project gallery. The exhibition draws inspiration from quilting traditions and the symbolism embedded in their intricate designs, particularly the "flying geese" pattern, which was believed to guide people north along the Underground Railroad. Kiwanga expands on this encrypted language and Black traditions of knowledge sharing by transposing the pattern into black, blue, and crimson undulations. To achieve these colors, she employed three distinct natural dye processes. Oxidizing pigment with salt water collected from the Atlantic Oce

Kapwani Kiwanga

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Museum of Arts and Design

John Procario: Freeforms

Oct 27 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition highlights the work of contemporary designer John Procario, focusing on his sinuous ribbons of bent wood LED light sculptures and undulating furniture designs. Procario meticulously twists and shapes each strip of ash wood to create the illusion of endless movement, with discreetly embedded LEDs accentuating the forms. His 'Sculpted Sofas' designs are entirely informed by the shape and directionality of each work’s freeform wood base. The artist follows an organic and intuitive creative process, shaping surfaces through a slow-building practice that honors nature’s natural curves. The exhibition showcases Procario's innovative approach to furniture and lighting design, blendi

John Procario

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New-York Historical Society · 1st floor, Robert H. and Clarice Smith South Gallery

You Should Be Dancing: New York, 1976 and Beyond

Oct 2 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition transports visitors to New York City in the 1970s, a period of financial crisis that paradoxically fostered a vibrant new generation of creativity and celebration. It delves into the emergence of influential music genres like punk, disco, and hip hop, which originated in the city and rapidly gained global recognition. The exhibition showcases a rich collection of artifacts, including musical instruments, performance equipment, fashion items, period photographs, vinyl records, flyers, and video clips. These are presented within immersive environments designed to evoke the atmosphere of the clubs, bars, and gathering spaces of the era. The exhibition highlights the significant

Ramones · Blondie · The Stooges · Talking Heads · Patti Smith · Richard Hell

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Brooklyn Museum · 5th Floor

Donald Moffett: IMPEACH

Jun 5 to Apr 11, 2027

Free

Donald Moffett's "IMPEACH" is an immersive sound installation that recontextualizes a pivotal moment in American political history. The exhibition centers on artist Donald Moffett's (American, born 1955) interpretation of Representative John Lewis's 1998 speech during the impeachment proceedings against President Bill Clinton. Moffett removes the speech from its original setting, allowing visitors to focus on the nuances of Lewis's words, the audience's reactions, and the procedural sounds of the chamber. The installation invites contemplation on the themes of unity, division, and resilience within the nation. By isolating these auditory elements, Moffett encourages a deeper engagement with

Donald Moffett

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Museum of the City of New York · The Puffin Foundation Center for New York City Activism

Halumii Ktapihna

Lenape Legacies and Futures

Sep 25 to Apr 17, 2027

Halumii Ktapihna: Lenape Legacies and Futures is an exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York that explores the enduring presence and living cultures of the Lenape/Lunáapeew people. These are the original inhabitants of the land now known as New York City and its surrounding region. The exhibition features the work of over 30 artists, alongside objects, archival materials, videos, and interactive listening stations. It highlights the complex governance, vibrant trade, and deep connections to the land and waters that have shaped this place for over 12,000 years. These connections continue to define Lenape/Lunáapeew identity and cultural life today. Despite centuries of displacement, fo

June Lee Van Dunk

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Brooklyn Museum · Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing, 4th Floor

Cézanne to Modigliani: Gifts of Modern Art from the Pearlman Collection

Oct 2 to Apr 18, 2027

This exhibition showcases over 50 modern European masterpieces from the renowned Henry and Rose Pearlman Collection. It represents one of the most significant gifts of European art in the Brooklyn Museum’s history. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Featured artists include Cézanne, Modigliani, Degas, Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Soutine. The exhibition celebrates the transformative gift of the Pearlman Collection to the Brooklyn Museum, LACMA, and MoMA. It highlights artworks that disrupted centuries of academic traditions. The exhibition also introduces the collectors, Henry and Rose Pearlman, whose story is a quintessential American and Brooklyn narrative

Paul Cézanne · Amedeo Modigliani · Edgar Degas · Paul Gauguin · Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec · Chaïm Soutine

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Americas Society · 68th Street

Flag Series: Katalina Iturralde, Banner Series 1, 2026

Sep 3 to Apr 18, 2027

The Flag Series at Americas Society presents Banner Series 1, 2026, a new iteration of Katalina Iturralde's 2011 work. Iturralde, born in Chicago and based in New York, is a mixed-media artist working in painting, ceramics, and photography. Her art explores the rituals and fleeting moments of everyday life, highlighting the hidden beauty in objects and surroundings. The original Banner Series I, first shown in Puerto Rico in 2011, is restaged here as part of the Flag Series. The banner reads "Drama Tropical" (Tropical drama), commenting on the inherent challenges of life in a tropical region like Puerto Rico. Iturralde connects this phrase to the intense heat and climate events common in the

Katalina Iturralde

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Museum of Arts and Design · third-floor gallery

Jessica Lichtenstein: Rewilding

Until Apr 18, 2027

Jessica Lichtenstein: Rewilding transforms the museum's third-floor gallery into a dense, overgrown natural environment. Thousands of digitally rendered female nudes are integrated to form forests, ruins, and canopies of flowers. Lichtenstein is a multidisciplinary artist working with installation, painting, sculpture, and video. Her layered, colorful landscapes explore themes of nature and the female form with an erotic charge. The exhibition's title, 'rewilding,' is a conservation concept about restoring natural processes by withdrawing human intervention. For Lichtenstein, this concept symbolizes liberty and release. She merges opulent materials with technological precision to reclaim the

Jessica Lichtenstein

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · MoMA, Floor 2, 2 South

Taking Back Our Space: Photographic Perspectives

Until May 2, 2027

This exhibition explores gendered body language through photography, beginning with Marianne Wex's groundbreaking 1972 project. Wex covertly documented how men and women occupied space differently in Hamburg, categorizing these observations into thematic boards. She also rephotographed media images to illustrate societal norms. Her work highlighted these "mostly unconscious actions" as crucial communication. The exhibition expands on Wex's feminist inquiry by presenting it alongside contemporary artists. These include Nona Faustine, Martine Gutierrez, K8 Hardy, Yuki Kihara, Joiri Minaya, Paulina Olowska, and Wendy Red Star. They examine the connection between bodies and public space from div

Marianne Wex · Nona Faustine · Martine Gutierrez · K8 Hardy · Yuki Kihara · Joiri Minaya

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 746 North

Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop

Until May 9, 2027

Free

This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of Val-Kill Industries, a groundbreaking furniture manufacturing venture established in 1926 by Eleanor Roosevelt, Nancy Cook, Marion Dickerman, and Caroline O’Day. The enterprise revived historical furniture traditions, drawing inspiration from The Met's early American holdings. Led by women and shaped by immigrant and rural craftspeople, Val-Kill Industries played a significant role in design and social reform. The exhibition offers a fresh perspective on The Met's American Wing collections, highlighting the enduring connections between craft, design, and progressive ideals. It features over 30 works, including rare examples of Val-Kill furn

Nancy Cook · Marion Dickerman · Caroline O’Day · Eleanor Roosevelt · Gustav Stickley

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The Noguchi Museum · Area 5

Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi’s 1986 Venice Biennale

May 6 to May 9, 2027

This exhibition, "Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi’s 1986 Venice Biennale," commemorates the fortieth anniversary of Isamu Noguchi's significant representation of the United States at the Venice Biennale. It delves into one of the artist's most challenging and provocative exhibitions, "What Is Sculpture?" The presentation draws from the rich collections and archives of The Noguchi Museum. Located in Area 5 on the Museum's first floor, this exhibition is a single-gallery archival display. In 1986, Noguchi was the first solo artist to represent the U.S. at the Venice Biennale. His exhibition, curated by Henry Geldzahler and commissioned by Alanna Heiss, challenged conventional notions of sc

Isamu Noguchi

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Whitney Museum of American Art · Gansevoort Street facade

Alex Da Corte: Hot Dog With Ketchup

Until May 10, 2027

Alex Da Corte's "Hot Dog with Ketchup" transforms a familiar image into an unexpected experience. The work begins with a print of Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 painting "Hot Dog." Da Corte then adds ketchup across the surface with a bold, sweeping gesture. This act is both irreverent and reminiscent of Jackson Pollock's action painting. It merges the commercial aesthetic of Pop Art with the expressive mark-making of Abstract Expressionism. Da Corte engages with art history not as a distant subject, but as something intertwined with appetite, desire, and play. This approach of making the familiar strange through theatrical transformation is central to his artistic practice. "Hot Dog with Ketchup" i

Alex Da Corte

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Whitney Museum of American Art · Floor 5

Roy Lichtenstein: Like New

Oct 11 to May 10, 2027

This exhibition, "Roy Lichtenstein: Like New," explores the groundbreaking Pop art of Roy Lichtenstein, whose work stunned the art world in the early 1960s. Lichtenstein was an appropriation artist who drew imagery from comic books and newspapers, refining compositions before transferring them to canvas. His work mimicked commercial printing with bold outlines, flat colors, and dot patterns, challenging traditional notions of art. The exhibition highlights Lichtenstein's enduring legacy, which extends beyond Pop art, influencing subsequent generations and changing how we perceive images. It features iconic paintings, lesser-known works, and four re-created murals, tracing his fascination wit

Roy Lichtenstein

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Hispanic Society Museum & Library · Audubon Terrace

A Living Vision: the Sorolla Gallery at 100

May 21 to May 27, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the centenary of Joaquín Sorolla's monumental mural series, "Vision of Spain." It is an outdoor kiosk exhibition located on Audubon Terrace. The exhibition is curated by Dr. Noemí Espinosa, Associate Curator at the Hispanic Society. "A Living Vision: The Sorolla Gallery at 100" delves into the story behind this iconic collection. It showcases rare photographs that offer a glimpse into the creation process. Reproductions of Sorolla's sketches for the project are also featured. Excerpts from the artist's letters provide personal insights. The exhibition aims to give visitors an inside view of the creation and installation process. It highlights the inspiring nature o

Joaquín Sorolla

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 233

Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew

Mar 16 to May 31, 2027

Flip Sides: Seeing Korean Art Anew invites visitors to look closely at Korean art, offering multiple perspectives on the inside, reverse, or less visible aspects of objects. The exhibition features approximately 50 objects from The Met collection, with more than half being shown for the first time. It aims to provide a fuller picture of each object's unique form, construction, and function. The display includes works in metal, wood, ceramic, textiles, and lacquer. Visitors will encounter a Buddhist sculpture that held offerings inside, a porcelain jar with striking openwork concealing an inner chamber, a bronze mirror with a delicately incised image, and a king's lacquer letter box with lini

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Brooklyn Museum · Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

Michael Richards: Free F’All

Sep 11 to Jun 6, 2027

This exhibition features Michael Richards's sculpture "Free F’All." The artwork depicts a pilot with eyes closed, adorned in an aviator's cap and goggles, and equipped with a parachute backpack. Dozens of nails pierce the figure's arms and torso. The sculpture serves as a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black unit in the US Air Force. Formed in 1941 during a period of military segregation, the Airmen bravely served in World War II, despite facing discrimination in their own country. Their service highlighted the racist beliefs prevalent at the time. "Free F’All" explores the complex experiences of Black servicemembers, acknowledging their courage and sacrifices amidst systemic prej

Michael Richards

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Exterior Facade

The Genesis Facade Commission: Liu Wei

Speculation

Until Jun 8, 2027

Free

The Genesis Facade Commission for 2026 features Beijing-based artist Liu Wei, who invites contemplation on cycles of rupture and mending. Liu Wei is known for his monumental sculptural installations that evoke awe and urgency. For The Met's Fifth Avenue exterior, he presents four large-scale sculptures. These works utilize a variety of materials and remix familiar motifs, drawing from urban environments, historical sources, and bodily forms. Liu Wei's art encourages contemplation, surprise, and revelation, piercing through our perceptions of reality with a blend of rawness and refinement. A recurring motif in these sculptures is the human hand, rich in art historical and cultural association

Liu Wei

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · 1 South

Full Disclosure: The Edge of Information Design

Until Jun 13, 2027

This exhibition delves into the critical role of contemporary designers in interpreting the vast amounts of data generated in our daily lives. It highlights how designers transform raw data into understandable visual stories, bridging the gap between information and knowledge. The practice of information design is explored, tracing its roots from ancient cosmological charts to modern digital visualizations. The exhibition showcases how computer logic, algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence have revolutionized data visualization techniques. Today's designers create dynamic networks and animated narratives that go beyond traditional charts and graphs. In an era of declining

Allison McCann · Karthik Patanjali · Scott Snibbe · Eric Cadora · Adam Vosburgh

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · 1 North

Nilima Sheikh: Fractured Skies

Until Jun 13, 2027

Nilima Sheikh: Fractured Skies is an exhibition at MoMA showcasing the work of the acclaimed Indian artist Nilima Sheikh. Sheikh has dedicated her five-decade career to transforming narrative painting into a powerful medium for engaging with history. Her art highlights lived experiences, illuminates regional stories, and foregrounds women's voices. The exhibition features her research-based practice, which draws on historical accounts, archival materials, and literary sources. Sheikh adapts the traditional scroll format, primarily using casein and gum temperas. She masterfully combines image, text, and stenciled patterning to create multilayered narratives presented as interconnected vignett

Nilima Sheikh

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Brooklyn Museum · Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor

Hopi Kachina Dolls: Blessings for a Balanced World

Oct 2 to Jun 27, 2027

This exhibition explores the tradition of Hopi Kachina dolls, known as tithu, which represent Katsinam spirits central to the Hopi tribe's beliefs about moisture and world balance. These dolls, carved from cottonwood and distinctively painted, are significant gifts given to Hopi girls and women. This is the first exhibition to examine the kachina doll tradition from the perspective of its recipients. The Brooklyn Museum's Center for Feminist Art provides a fitting venue, highlighting Hopi women's experiences, knowledge, and creative expression. Over 120 works are on display, including 53 dolls from the museum's Indigenous art collection. The tithu illustrate key stages of a Hopi woman's life

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 251

Household Gods: Hindu Devotional Prints, 1860–1930

Jan 24 to Jun 27, 2027

This exhibition explores the history and significance of Hindu devotional prints produced in India between 1860 and 1930. It highlights the introduction of new printing technologies, such as chromolithography, which made colorful images of Hindu gods accessible to a wider population. These prints played a crucial role in expressing Indian religious identity during a period of burgeoning nationalism. The exhibition features approximately 120 works, including mass-produced prints, paintings, and portable triptych shrines. These items are drawn from The Met's collection and are presented in four rotations to showcase the breadth of the imagery. The prints were displayed in household shrines, fu

Ravi Varma Press

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Queens Museum · Large Wall

A short play about watching shadows move across the room

Jun 12, 2023 to Jul 2, 2027

Caroline Kent's "A short play about watching shadows move across the room" is a large-scale mural commissioned for the Queens Museum's Large Wall. The artwork unfolds in five distinct layers, beginning with a deep black base. Over this foundation, Kent introduces "shadow shapes," large forms in varying black tones that function visually like shadows against the darker background. Interspersed with these shadows are vibrant, colorful forms that overlap and interact, creating a dynamic visual field. The fourth layer features Kent's hand-painted "floor plans," which are drawings that invent imaginary domestic spaces. The final element comprises five abstract, three-dimensional wooden sculptures

Caroline Kent

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Grey Art Museum (NYU) · Grey Art Museum

Making Music: Helen Frankenthaler Prints from the New York University Art Collection

Sep 9 to Jul 3, 2027

This exhibition, "Making Music: Helen Frankenthaler Prints from the New York University Art Collection," delves into the profound connection between visual abstraction and musical expression in the work of Helen Frankenthaler (1928–2011). Frankenthaler viewed music as the most abstract of all arts, seeing in it a kindred spirit to her own desire to transcend the literal and give form to feeling. Throughout her life, she drew inspiration from music, cultivating relationships with musicians and engaging with performing arts like jazz, ballet, and opera. Her involvement extended to designing costumes and sets, and producing commissioned prints for arts institutions. Frankenthaler's four-decade

Helen Frankenthaler

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Museum of the Moving Image · Museum's building and homepage

Site Interruptions

Jul 2 to Jul 25, 2027

Site Interruptions is a new series of artist commissions that will be presented across the Museum of the Moving Image's (MoMI) homepage and in various unexpected locations within the museum building. Since the early days of the web browser, artists have utilized the website as a medium for artistic creation, treating its architecture and navigation as integral parts of their work. This series, building on MoMI's extensive history of showcasing web-based projects, signifies a renewed dedication to commissioning new works specifically for online contexts. As online systems and behaviors increasingly shape daily life beyond the digital screen, the series explores the symbiotic relationship betw

Steve Pikelny · Gabriela Garcez · Ursula Endlicher · Chia Amisola

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The Jewish Museum · Floor 3

Art in Focus: Mordecai Ardon

Oct 22 to Aug 2, 2027

$75

This exhibition focuses on the Israeli artist Mordecai Ardon and his final triptych, "Hiroshima – Il fut soir, il fut matin" (1988). The work is presented as part of the museum's "Art in Focus" series. Ardon's triptych explores the bombing of Hiroshima through three distinct panels. The first panel, "Nocturn," depicts the city before the attack. The second, "8h15 du matin," captures the moment of destruction. The third panel, "L’Ombre – requiem final," portrays the aftermath. This installation delves into Ardon's profound reflections on trauma during his later years, using the devastating event of the Hiroshima bombing as a central theme. The artwork is rendered in oil and egg tempera on can

Mordecai Ardon

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Galleries 223–232

The Infinite Artistry of Japanese Ceramics

Jan 19 to Aug 8, 2027

Free

This exhibition delves into the rich and extensive history of Japanese ceramic art, showcasing approximately 350 extraordinary works. It traces the evolution of pottery from ancient hand-built figurines, rooted in spiritual beliefs, to the vibrant contemporary ceramic art scene of today. The display highlights the exceptional creativity and refined sense of beauty inherent in Japanese pottery, emphasizing the ingenuity and mastery of its makers. Visitors will encounter diverse forms and functions, ranging from everyday tableware to exquisite vessels created for tea masters and elite households. The exhibition also features modern sculptural compositions, demonstrating the breadth of ceramic

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New-York Historical Society · 2nd floor, Dexter Hall

New York, New York: The Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld Collection

Sep 5, 2025 to Aug 22, 2027

This exhibition celebrates New York City through a remarkable collection of over 50 works, primarily from the promised gift of philanthropists and collectors Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, along with recent additions to their private collection. It captures the essence of the Big Apple, from its vibrant harbors and iconic skyscrapers to its intimate streetscapes and local diners. The collection features art by prominent artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, Fritz Scholder, Keith Haring, Yvonne Jacquette, Charles Sheeler, and Saul Steinberg, among others. These works collectively narrate the story of a city that is simultaneously enthralling, mysterious, and inspiring. The exhibition highlights New

Thomas Hart Benton · Fritz Scholder · Keith Haring · Yvonne Jacquette · Charles Sheeler · Saul Steinberg

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The Noguchi Museum · Lever House, New York, New York

Isamu Noguchi at Lever House

Sep 14 to Aug 31, 2027

This exhibition explores Isamu Noguchi's unrealized sculptural environment for the Lever House building in New York City. It highlights the creative dialogue between Noguchi and architect Gordon Bunshaft, whose shared ambition was to unite art and architecture. Lever House, completed in 1952, was a pioneering commercial office tower. Bunshaft envisioned its courtyard as more than an architectural forecourt and collaborated with Noguchi. Noguchi developed two proposals for the courtyard, inspired by Kyoto's white sand gardens. The first proposal featured a marble plane with a reflecting pool and three biomorphic granite forms representing a family. The second proposal expanded this into a ric

Isamu Noguchi

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Gallery 521

Rediscovering Della Robbia at The Met

Until Jan 17, 2028

This exhibition explores the groundbreaking work of the Della Robbia family, renowned Renaissance sculptors from Florence. Luca della Robbia developed a secret formula for glazed terracotta reliefs and statuary around 1440, a technique perfected by his heirs, Andrea and Giovanni. Their workshop transformed local clay and colored glazes into sculptures that retained their luminous quality for centuries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds the most significant collection of Della Robbia glazed terracottas in America, with many pieces having been in storage for decades. Rediscovering Della Robbia at The Met brings together 12 of these masterworks by three generations of the family in a single

Luca della Robbia · Andrea della Robbia · Giovanni della Robbia

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Galleries 524–528

A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie

Until Mar 5, 2028

This exhibition, "A King's Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie," is the first in the United States to explore the history of the Savonnerie manufactory. It focuses on a monumental carpet commissioned by King Louis XIV in 1668, intended to cover the Grande Galerie of the Louvre. The project was of unprecedented scale, requiring vast workshops and a large workforce, including orphans and adolescents. The exhibition showcases three of The Met's own Savonnerie carpets, which were part of this ambitious scheme. Visitors will learn about the Baroque masterpieces from their conception and the challenging realities of their production. The narrative also covers their dispersal after the French Revo

Savonnerie Manufactory · Charles Le Brun

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MoMA PS1

Courtyard Commission: Precious Okoyomon

Jul 31 to Jul 31, 2028

Precious Okoyomon, a Nigerian-American artist born in 1993, has transformed the MoMA PS1 courtyard into an immersive environment. This inaugural Courtyard Commission features a living forest composed of plants, interactive sculptures, and sound installations. Titled 'Among the Flowers I Learned to Love: A Garden of Decreation,' it is Okoyomon's largest outdoor installation to date. The garden is a carefully curated world of grasses, flowers, weeds, sedges, and vines. It intentionally brings together species often seen as opposites, such as native and invasive plants, annuals and perennials, and cultivated alongside wild growth, highlighting their natural coexistence. At the heart of this gar

Precious Okoyomon

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Museum of Jewish Heritage

Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark

Oct 15, 2023 to Oct 15, 2028

This exhibition tells the remarkable story of the rescue of Danish Jews during the Holocaust, highlighting the exceptional example of mass resistance and escape. It showcases how ordinary citizens, both Jewish and non-Jewish, united against Nazism to save nearly 95% of Denmark's Jewish population, despite immense risks. The exhibition aims to unveil the full scope of this inspiring chapter in human history, drawing parallels to Lois Lowry's novel "Number the Stars." Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and creative storytelling, "Courage to Act" immerses visitors in this narrative. It explores themes of separation, bravery, and resilience, encouraging young people to connect these to their

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · First floor of the museum’s Carnegie Mansion

Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian’s Design Collection

Until Oct 22, 2028

Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian’s Design Collection is a landmark presentation of Cooper Hewitt’s permanent collection, showcasing 125 works installed throughout the first floor of the Carnegie Mansion. This exhibition offers a new thematic perspective on the museum's extensive holdings, increasing access to historic and contemporary design. Visitors will encounter objects newly brought from storage, recent acquisitions displayed for the first time, and iconic pieces of American and global design history. The core idea is that design is ubiquitous, serves a civic function, and that everyone is an expert user of the built environment. Cooper Hewitt has been collecting design sin

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The Bronx Museum of the Arts · The Bronx Museum

Alex Strada: Public Address

From Oct 9

The Bronx Museum presents "Public Address," an exhibition by Alex Strada, the inaugural Public Artist in Residency with the NYC Department of Homeless Services and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. This project aims to amplify the voices of individuals living and working in shelters across New York City. Strada's work utilizes signage produced by the NYC Department of Transportation, transforming civic infrastructure into a platform for dialogue. The exhibition highlights the perspectives of those often overlooked, demonstrating how public systems can be reimagined to foster understanding across social divides. A central installation of large signs will be displayed at Joyce Kilmer Par

Alex Strada

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Art Lab: Imagination

From Oct 19

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New Museum · Atrium Stair

Atrium Stair: Klára Hosnedlová—Shelter

From Mar 21

This exhibition features a site-specific sculpture by Klára Hosnedlová, her first museum project in the United States. The work is commissioned for the New Museum's new Atrium Stair and draws inspiration from Eastern Bloc architecture and traditional craft techniques. Hosnedlová's practice explores themes of labor, gender, and historical memory. The installation includes a sculpture made of sandstone and glass, surrounded by a textile form resembling a pelt. Intricate embroideries are a signature element of the artist's work. Visitors can view the installation on the Atrium Stair and adjacent landings, from the Museum's Lobby up to the Fourth Floor. The exhibition is a result of a collaborat

Klára Hosnedlová

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art · The Met Fifth Avenue

Decorative Arts in China, 1000 to the Present

From Jul 25

Free

This exhibition delves into the often-overlooked realm of decorative arts in China, spanning from 1000 to the present day. It aims to showcase the remarkable aesthetic achievements and profound cultural significance of objects traditionally categorized as "decorative arts." Rather than focusing solely on materials or object dates, the exhibition adopts a cross-medium approach to explore the evolution of tastes across various social classes. It highlights artistic virtuosity and offers a deeper understanding of Chinese cultural traditions. Featuring over 100 works, primarily from The Met's collection, the display includes a diverse range of media such as porcelain, metalwork, lacquer, jade, b

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New Museum · Facade

Facade: Tschabalala Self—Art Lovers

From Mar 21

This exhibition features a new site-specific work by Tschabalala Self for the New Museum's facade, titled "Art Lovers." The artwork depicts a romantic embrace between a couple, strategically placed at the architectural junction of the SANAA-designed building and the OMA-designed expansion. Visible from the street, the piece offers a contemporary portrayal of urban life and the connections fostered in public spaces like museums. Tschabalala Self is known for her unique style that blends painting, printmaking, and sculpture to explore figuration. She primarily creates depictions of women, using a variety of sewn, printed, and painted materials that draw from different artistic and craft tradit

Tschabalala Self

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Frank WANG Yefeng: The Levitating Perils #2

From Oct 29, 2025

Frank WANG Yefeng's "The Levitating Perils #2" is a series of five animations exploring identity and cultural displacement. It features a floating red dragon, inspired by historical "Yellow Peril" illustrations which depicted anti-Asian bias. These racist images, common in early 20th-century media, portrayed Asian figures as monstrous invaders. The dragon specifically references "The Ogre of the Orient" (1904-05), with surrounding text from "Yellow Peril" materials. Four animations cycle every six hours, with a fifth clip appearing randomly. At times, a human head with tentacled horns, mapped with the artist's face, emerges, allegorizing the struggles of a transnational existence. This head

Frank WANG Yefeng

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · Floor T2/T1

It’s Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection

From Aug 1

This exhibition, "It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection," celebrates over 100 years of animation's creative evolution at MoMA. Drawing from the museum's extensive history of programs and acquisitions, it showcases the work of more than 35 artists and filmmakers who have significantly advanced the medium. The exhibition highlights animation's roots in New York City and its enduring status as a hub for innovation. Early cartoon icons like Felix the Cat, Koko the Clown, and Gertie the Dinosaur demonstrate the crucial role of character-based animation in establishing the medium during the silent era (1890s–1920s). The fundamental appeal of these characters was deeply tied to the

Otto Messmer · Dave Fleischer · Winsor McCay · Isadore Sparber · Mary Beams · Kathy Rose

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Brooklyn Museum · Education Gallery, 1st Floor

Mika Ninagawa: Feel the Flow(ers)

From Oct 2

Step into a vibrant, dreamlike world bursting with color and flowers in Mika Ninagawa: Feel the Flow(ers). This exhibition features the immersive installation by Mika Ninagawa, a renowned contemporary Japanese photographer celebrated for her psychedelic and vivid imagery since the 1990s. It marks her first immersive installation in the United States, taking over the Brooklyn Museum’s Education Gallery. Visitors of all ages are invited to engage their senses in this spiritual and visually rich experience. The installation envelops the space in saturated hues, drawing inspiration from hypercolorful manga and anime pop cultures that have influenced Ninagawa since her youth in Tokyo. Walls are a

Mika Ninagawa

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New Museum · Plaza

Plaza: Sarah Lucas—VENUS VICTORIA

From May 12

This exhibition features VENUS VICTORIA, a new sculpture commission by artist Sarah Lucas for the New Museum's public plaza. Lucas, an acclaimed artist known for her work across sculpture, photography, and installation, was selected by an all-artist jury. This commission is the first of five planned over ten years. VENUS VICTORIA will be displayed for two years in the newly created outdoor plaza at Bowery at Prince Street, part of the museum's OMA-designed expansion. Lucas's practice is characterized by irreverent humor and the use of everyday objects to explore corporeal fragments, with the human body as her prevailing subject. She has a significant international exhibition history, includi

Sarah Lucas

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Whitney Museum of American Art · Floor 3

Roy Lichtenstein: 1997

From Sep 5

This exhibition, Roy Lichtenstein: 1997, focuses on the artist's final year of life, during which he remained remarkably innovative and productive. At seventy-three, Lichtenstein was engaged in diverse projects, including mural commissions, large-scale sculptures, and a new series of prints. Building on his legacy as a pioneer of Pop art, he began to experiment with his color palette, incorporating shades like mint green, turquoise, coral, and cyan, moving beyond his signature primary colors. He also started to create works without his characteristic bold black outlines, exploring aesthetics that resonated with the early digital age. Throughout this period, Lichtenstein continued his practic

Roy Lichtenstein

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New-York Historical Society · 1st floor

The Weitzman Shoe Museum

From Jun 18

Free

The Weitzman Shoe Museum showcases a remarkable collection of footwear, featuring contributions from renowned shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and businesswoman Jane Gershon Weitzman. This exhibition explores the multifaceted role of shoes, moving beyond their utilitarian function to highlight their significance as objects of desire, display, and historical artifacts. The collection spans from historical workaday shoes to innovative "fantasy shoes" commissioned by Jane Gershon Weitzman from artists for display in her husband's store windows. These pieces offer insights into the history of fashion, consumption, celebrity culture, and the evolution of American industry. The museum itself, a new a

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Brooklyn Museum · Egyptian Galleries, 3rd Floor

Unrolling Eternity: The Brooklyn Books of the Dead

Spotlight

From Jan 30

This exhibition showcases one of the only complete and gilded Books of the Dead ever discovered. The Brooklyn Museum's conservation team dedicated three years to meticulously restoring this impressive 21-foot papyrus. The scroll is presented for the first time in a special Spotlight exhibition. It is displayed within a refreshed gallery focused on ancient Egyptian funerary practices. The exhibition features the gilded scroll alongside an earlier Book of the Dead. Visitors will also see fascinating artifacts such as gold amulets and reed pens. 'Unrolling Eternity' explores ancient burial rites and the artistic skill behind this rare masterpiece. It also highlights the advanced conservation te

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Yoko Ono: IMAGINE PEACE

From Sep 3

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The Jewish Museum · The Frist Art Museum

Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York

Oct 30 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition showcases over 130 Jewish ceremonial objects, known as Judaica, from the collection of The Jewish Museum in New York. These artifacts, spanning from antiquity to the present day, include a diverse range of items such as books, silver, and textiles. The objects originate from various global regions, including South Asia, North Africa, Western Europe, and Australia, reflecting the rich tapestry of Jewish cultures worldwide. The exhibition delves into the artistic, cultural, and ritualistic significance of these pieces. It highlights how Jewish communities and artists have innovatively adapted traditional Judaica forms using a wide array of materials, styles, and techniques. The

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New-York Historical Society

John Quidor: New York Stories

Oct 30 to Apr 4, 2027

This exhibition delves into the life and artistic contributions of John Quidor, a significant yet historically underappreciated painter. Quidor's work is deeply rooted in the Netherlandish folklore of New York's Hudson Valley. The exhibition highlights Quidor's unique perspective on history and history painting. It explores how he embraced the speculative and interpretive nature of history. Quidor's art reflects a fascination with the fantasy and fable inherent in the American narrative. This is the first major exhibition of Quidor's work in over fifty years. It positions Quidor as a perceptive historian through his visual interpretations. The exhibition showcases his paintings alongside oth

John Quidor

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tapa: Art of the Gift in Polynesia

Nov 2 to Dec 12, 2027

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The Noguchi Museum

No Ordinary Light: Akari at 75

Nov 4 to Sep 5, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the 75th anniversary of Akari, Isamu Noguchi's iconic light sculptures. It delves into the enduring significance of these pioneering works, which Noguchi began creating in 1951. Inspired by traditional Japanese chochin lanterns during a visit to Gifu, he transformed them into modern luminous sculptures. Noguchi maintained the handmade, collapsible structure but innovatively shaped the shades and incorporated modern bases. Over three decades, he produced more than 200 distinct models, naming them Akari, meaning 'light' in Japanese, evoking both illumination and weightlessness. He considered each Akari a "luminous sculpture" that "comes to life in how it is shown, in

Isamu Noguchi

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Museum of the City of New York

Gingerbread NYC

The Great Borough Bake-Off 2026

From Nov 6

The beloved annual exhibition, Gingerbread NYC, returns for its fifth year, transforming the museum into a frosted wonderland. This wintertime tradition showcases the creativity of bakers from across New York City's five boroughs. Participants are challenged to recreate iconic New York City landmarks and symbols entirely out of gingerbread. Visitors will encounter a miniature cityscape featuring candy-lined streets and edible skyscrapers. The exhibition celebrates the diverse communities and neighborhoods of New York with a unique, sweet twist. Bakers draw inspiration from distinctive buildings, places, and symbols of the city for their "Iconic New York" themed displays. A distinguished pane

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Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art

PROPS from Barakei: Eikoh Hosoe and Jason Wee

Nov 6 to Mar 14, 2027

This exhibition presents Jason Wee’s new conceptual sculptural installation and performance, commissioned by the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art. Wee’s work is conceived in response to the series Barakei (Ordeal by Roses) by the Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe. Between autumn 1961 and spring 1962, Hosoe staged images of the novelist Yukio Mishima in Tokyo. Wee’s work focuses on the props used in these photographs, such as a garden hose, a mallet, and a candle. These elements imbue Hosoe’s photographs with an ambiguous symbolism reflective of art historical and sexual narratives. The installation incorporates metal and fabric prints of similar props. These are mounted within a spiral of rope an

Eikoh Hosoe · Jason Wee

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The Modern Window: Sofía Sinibaldi

From Nov 6

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Neue Galerie New York · All Galleries

25th Anniversary Exhibition

Nov 12 to Jan 11, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Neue Galerie New York, founded in 2001. It fills the entire museum building, showcasing Austrian and German fine and decorative arts primarily from its permanent collection. The opening coincides with the completion of a restoration project on the historic building. The exhibition highlights the museum's mission to recontextualize early twentieth-century Germanic culture for scholarly and aesthetic inquiry. Visitors will see key works from the collection, including Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" (1907), alongside recent acquisitions. These pieces contribute to the "Gesamtkunstwerk" that defines the museum's unique atmos

Gustav Klimt · Egon Schiele · Josef Hoffmann · Gabriele Münter · Moriz Jung · Marianne Brandt

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Long Shadow: Postwar Japan Through the Lens

Nov 12 to May 2, 2027

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Hyundai Card First Look: R. Buckminster Fuller

From Nov 12

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Poster House · Poster House, Entry Foyer

Just Say Nyet: The Soviet Battle Against Booze

Nov 12 to Apr 11, 2027

This exhibition, 'Just Say Nyet: The Soviet Battle Against Booze,' delves into Mikhail Gorbachev's late-Soviet campaign to combat widespread alcoholism. Launched in the final years of the USSR, this initiative involved severe restrictions and a blunt, far-reaching advertising strategy. The government employed appeals to health, public decency, emotional well-being, and labor productivity to discourage drinking. Despite these efforts, the campaign ultimately did not succeed in eradicating the problem. The exhibition showcases posters from this era, illustrating the government's desperate attempts to curb alcohol consumption. Visitors will see a variety of graphic designs and slogans used in t

Sergei Bulkin · E. Mikheeva · I. Volnova · V. Vasiliev

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The Frick Collection · Cabinet Gallery

Kent Monkman: Officer and Laughing Girl

Nov 12 to Feb 22, 2027

This exhibition at The Frick Collection features new paintings by contemporary Canadian artist Kent Monkman. Monkman's practice critically examines historical European art and narratives through an Indigenous lens. The exhibition centers on Monkman's engagement with Johannes Vermeer's "Officer and Laughing Girl" (ca. 1657), one of the Frick's prized possessions. Through this dialogue, Monkman explores how artworks from Vermeer's era depicted the impacts of global trade and colonization. The artist utilizes his alter ego, Miss Chief, a time-traveling, gender-fluid Indigenous persona, to reimagine encounters between Indigenous and European peoples over the past five centuries. These reimagined

Kent Monkman

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Poster House · Poster House, Lower Level Hallways

Sculpting Sound: Günther Kieser’s Music Posters

Nov 12 to Apr 11, 2027

This exhibition delves into the vibrant world of Günther Kieser's music posters, showcasing his unique artistic vision from the post-war German music scene. Kieser, initially trained as a sculptor's apprentice, brought a distinctive three-dimensional approach to his poster designs. His work often incorporated physical models and collages, setting his creations apart from contemporary concert posters. The exhibition explores the evolution of his style, from early jazz concert posters to his more surprising and remarkable works for rock bands. Kieser's posters are characterized by a blend of meticulously composed physical elements and the abstract nature of music. The exhibition highlights his

Günther Kieser

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New-York Historical Society · 1st floor, Robert H. and Clarice Smith New York Gallery of American History

Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection

Nov 13 to Mar 14, 2027

The New York Historical Society presents the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection." This exhibition transforms into a magical wonderland, offering visitors a delightful experience with model trains, interactive toy stations, and intricate miniatures. The collection showcases the evolution of toy design from the early 20th century through the era of World War II. Families can engage with the exhibits through a special scavenger hunt designed to enhance their exploration. Additionally, train-themed storytimes are scheduled on select dates, providing further interactive fun for younger visitors. The exhibition highlights the crafts

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) · The Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Studio

Na Mira: NO SMOKING

Nov 14 to Feb 15, 2027

Na Mira's exhibition "NO SMOKING" delves into the intersection of ritual practices from Korean shamanism and the historical foundations of structural filmmaking. The exhibition explores themes of language, memory, and the intricate systems of image creation. Mira's artistic practice involves creating sculptural and site-responsive installations that utilize radio frequencies, infrared heat, and holography. These elements serve to anchor the artist's profound reflections on the boundaries between the physical body and the state. Mira has stated a focus on "what is hard to see," with research that engages with military landscapes, diasporic experiences of time, and the thresholds of human cons

Na Mira

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Hispanic Society Museum & Library

Mantilla: Fashion Unveiled

Nov 20 to Mar 28, 2027

This fall, the Hispanic Society presents a major exhibition exploring the history and significance of the mantilla in Spanish culture. The mantilla, a lace veil traditionally worn with a comb called a peineta, is the most distinctive garment in Spanish women’s fashion with origins dating to the 16th century. Featuring paintings, textiles, photographs, books, and works of contemporary fashion, the exhibition traces the remarkable evolution of the mantilla from a symbol of tradition and femininity into a powerful expression of identity and artistic innovation. This exhibition is the second installment in the Hispanic Society’s multi-year fashion initiative, following Spanish Style: Fashion Ill

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New-York Historical Society · Jean Margo Reid Center for Women's History

Marilyn Monroe Centennial: Photographs by Lawrence Schiller

Nov 20 to Mar 28, 2027

This exhibition honors Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by exploring her career and public image through the lens of photojournalist Lawrence Schiller's work. Schiller captured Monroe on two film sets in 1960 and 1962, offering a unique perspective on her on-camera and off-camera persona. The exhibition uses these striking photographs, along with Schiller's recollections, to illustrate how Monroe actively managed her career and public image as a celebrity. Visitors will see contact sheets that were marked with Monroe's final approvals, providing an intimate look at her decision-making process. A significant focus is placed on photographs from her last, unfinished film, "Something's Got to Giv

Lawrence Schiller

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Museum of the City of New York

The Photography Triennial: After Dark

From Nov 20

The Photography Triennial: After Dark is an exhibition exploring New York City's vibrant nightlife through contemporary photography. It delves into what nightfall signifies for New Yorkers, capturing the city's nocturnal essence and its intricate layers. As the sun sets, the five boroughs transform into a space of possibility, mystery, and freedom, where inhibitions lessen and ambitions rise. The exhibition showcases contrasting worlds where night is a time for work and commerce, as well as for leisure, entertainment, and social gatherings. These diverse elements converge to create a unique, electric energy that defines New York City after dark. The exhibition features a wide array of establ

Adam Pape · Anh Nguyen · Ashley Gilbertson · Avion Pearce · Charlie Hamilton James · D’Angelo Lovell Williams

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Whitney Museum of American Art · 6th Floor

artport: A History of Internet Art

From Nov 21

This exhibition marks the 25th anniversary of artport, the Whitney's online platform for commissioned net art, which began in 2001. It presents a history of internet art over a quarter-century, featuring over 100 works created specifically for artport. The exhibition takes place both online and in the museum's 6th-floor gallery. The gallery space is designed to evoke floating browser windows, bringing the digital realm into physical space. The works are organized into three categories: Gate Pages (2001-2006), main Commissions (ongoing since 2001), and the Sunrise/Sunset series (2009-2024) with its successor, On the Hour. Artists explore how the internet has impacted privacy, identity, self-p

Operator

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Poster House · the museum’s historic former Frick family mansion

NYC Glam: The 60s – 80s

Nov 21 to Mar 7, 2027

This exhibition, NYC Glam: The 60s – 80s, transports visitors to a pivotal era in New York City's history, celebrating the period when the city was the vibrant epicenter of contemporary art, high fashion, décor, literature, and music. It commemorates this uniquely American phenomenon, showcasing the immense creativity and electric energy that defined New York as a hub of artistic and cultural innovation from the 1960s through the 1980s. The exhibition features enduring cultural figures including artists, fashion designers, musicians, writers, photographers, collectors, art dealers, patrons, and publishers. Visitors will encounter memorable images that evoke the mood of an unending party, beg

Andy Warhol · Jean-Michel Basquiat · Keith Haring · Robert Mapplethorpe · Ronnie Cutrone · Christo and Jeanne-Claude

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The Jewish Museum

Ruth Patir: (M)otherland

Dec 18 to Jun 7, 2027

This exhibition showcases Ruth Patir's multi-channel video work, (M)otherland, originally created for the 2024 Venice Biennale. The piece explores the complex intersections of gender, motherhood, and the politics surrounding fertility and reproductive rights. It features digitally animated figurines based on ancient Iron Age artifacts (800–600 BCE), whose original meanings are uncertain but often linked to fertility. Patir uses these animated figures as avatars to represent herself and other women. The work draws from her personal experiences with a gene mutation diagnosis and the pressures of fertility treatments within a male-dominated medical system. It delves into themes of bodily autono

Ruth Patir

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Across Wine-Dark Seas: Art and Identity beyond Ancient Greece

Dec 20 to Apr 11, 2027

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Farah Al Qasimi: TAILSPIN

From Jan 30, 2027

Farah Al Qasimi: TAILSPIN is an exhibition centered around a video work of the same name. Filmed across Michigan, West Texas, and the East Coast, the exhibition explores the intricate connections between American industry, the oil sector, car culture, and Arab immigration. The narrative is presented from the viewpoint of a jinn, or spirit, blending fictionalized storytelling with documentary-style footage and authentic testimonies. This approach delves into the multifaceted nature of identity formation in the United States following the events of 9/11. The film's settings include auto shops, residential living rooms, eateries, and the natural landscapes of the Rouge River. Through these dive

Farah Al Qasimi

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New Museum

Sixth New Museum Triennial: The Outside Expands

Feb 4, 2027 to May 16, 2027

The sixth New Museum Triennial, titled 'The Outside Expands,' is a significant recurring international exhibition in New York City dedicated to showcasing early-career artists from around the globe. Co-curated by Vivian Crockett and Isabella Rjeille, the exhibition draws inspiration from a 1979 urban intervention by the Brazilian collective 3NÓS3, which explored themes of institutional boundaries and expansion. This edition considers the present moment as a critical juncture, using the symbol 'x' to represent a crossroads for reflecting on the past and envisioning future possibilities. The Triennial investigates what can emerge when artists move beyond established structures, whether institu

Jean Barth · Luz Broto · Virginia Chihota · Omyo Cho · Paloma Contreras Lomas · Biraaj Dodiya

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Whitney Museum of American Art

Sonya Kelliher-Combs: TITIQ/MARK

From Feb 6, 2027

This exhibition, "TITIQ/MARK," showcases nearly two decades of work by Iñupiaq and Koyukon artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs. It delves into her explorations of history, cultural continuity, self-determination, and land use, all expressed through her unique artistic methods. Kelliher-Combs, born in 1969 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, creates paintings, sculptures, and installations that are deeply rooted in generational knowledge. The exhibition's title, "TITIQ/MARK," references the Iñupiaq word for "MARK," encompassing the visible and invisible impacts of colonialism as well as the artist's own mark-making process. This is the artist's first solo museum exhibition in New York. The show emphasize

Sonya Kelliher-Combs

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Poster House · Poster House, Programs Gallery

The Definition of Art Chantry: Seattle’s Visual Voice

Mar 12, 2027 to Sep 5, 2027

This exhibition delves into the graphic design work of Art Chantry, a pivotal figure in shaping the visual identity of Seattle's underground arts scene during the 1980s and 1990s. As Seattle underwent economic and industrial transformations, a dynamic arts community flourished in unconventional spaces. Local artists and performers utilized posters as a primary means of communication, fostering community and disseminating information about cultural events. These DIY-crafted posters became emblematic of Seattle's evolving cultural landscape. The exhibition showcases Chantry's distinctive style, which masterfully employed collage, clip art, Xerox techniques, and a diverse range of typography an

Art Chantry · Mark Zingarelli

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Poster House · Main Gallery

The Ordinary Fantastic: Magic, Illusion, & Authentic Flim-Flam

Mar 12, 2027 to Sep 5, 2027

This exhibition delves into the captivating history of magicians, exploring the blend of artistry and deception that defined their craft. It highlights how magicians, honed over centuries, not only mastered their techniques but also became adept at marketing their performances. The narrative traces the evolution of magic, particularly during the mid-1800s when European magicians migrated to America. In the new world, they found fertile ground, influenced by showmen like P. T. Barnum, who had cultivated an American appetite for theatrical illusion. This era coincided with a burgeoning demand for entertainment and advancements in lithographic printing, leading to the golden age of poster art.

B.A. Van Sise

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Mondrian Boogie Woogie

Mar 21, 2027 to Jul 31, 2027

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The American Guitar: A Twentieth-Century Icon

From Mar 21, 2027

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Poster House

Act Black: Posters from Black American Screen

Mar 22, 2027 to Aug 31, 2027

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The Frick Collection

Painting with Fire: Susanne de Court and the Art of Enamel

Apr 8, 2027 to Jul 12, 2027

This exhibition is the first ever dedicated to the French enameler Susanne de Court, who was active around 1600. De Court is a significant but enigmatic figure in the creation of painted enamels, a distinctive art form of the French Renaissance. These enamels were treasured for their durability, lively religious and mythological subjects, and jewel-like colors. With nearly one hundred surviving works, De Court is the only woman known to have made enamels in her era. She is also widely believed to have been the only woman to lead a workshop in Limoges, the center of enamel production in France. The exhibition brings together for the first time around fifty of De Court’s signed works. Visitors

Susanne de Court

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Americas Society

Kelly Sinnapah Mary: Between earth and sea

Apr 14, 2027 to Jul 31, 2027

This exhibition showcases the first solo museum exhibition of artist Kelly Sinnapah Mary, presenting a comprehensive overview of her work to date. It features approximately forty paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and installations, including the debut of new pieces. The artist, born and based in Guadeloupe, draws inspiration from her lineage, Indian and Caribbean folklore, literature, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Her practice is rooted in her surroundings in Guadeloupe and her personal journey to uncover her family's genealogy as descendants of indentured workers from South India. Through visionary world-building, Sinnapah Mary explores her heritage and revives Indian cul

Kelly Sinnapah Mary

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Poster House · Lower Level Hallways

Jacqueline Casey: American Modernist

Apr 22, 2027 to Nov 7, 2027

This exhibition celebrates the significant contribution of Jacqueline Casey to design history, showcasing over 40 of her posters. Casey, a self-taught graphic designer, spent most of her career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she was tasked with promoting campus events. Working with limited budgets and tight deadlines, she developed a distinctive American interpretation of European modernism. Her work, created over three decades, is considered a landmark of 20th-century design. The exhibition highlights her unique style and impact on graphic design. Visitors will see a range of posters created for various university departments and events. The collection demonstrate

Jacqueline Casey

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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

Eva Hesse: Wild Space, 1957–1970

May 30, 2027 to Sep 25, 2027

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Felix Gonzalez-Torres: The Spaces Between

Jun 10, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027

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Americas Society

Seaway to the Future

Sep 8, 2027 to Dec 11, 2027

Seaway to the Future is an exhibition that delves into the history of interoceanic projects in the Americas, with a particular focus on the Panama Canal. It explores how the Canal has been imagined, represented, and contested over more than a century. The exhibition draws its title from Alexander Missal’s 2009 cultural history of the Panama Canal Zone. It features a diverse range of materials, including archival documents, films, and ephemera. These historical items are presented alongside contemporary and newly commissioned works by artists. The exhibition revisits significant moments in the Canal's history through the images and narratives that shaped public perception. It begins by examin

Carlos Endara · Magalí Arriola

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Genesis Facade Commission: Danh Vo

Sep 16, 2027 to Jun 13, 2028

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Great Hall Commission: Sandra Mujinga

Nov 4, 2027 to Apr 4, 2028

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The Jewish Museum

Małgorzata Mirga-Tas

Nov 5, 2027 to Apr 2, 2028

This exhibition marks the first significant museum presentation in the United States of Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, a renowned Polish Romani artist. Mirga-Tas, whose family includes Holocaust survivors, is a prominent voice in the contemporary global art world. She actively challenges stereotypes, historical erasure, and the lingering effects of trauma by creating a positive visual narrative of Romani people. Her art features monumental textile collages, sculptures, and installations, often constructed from colorful, recycled clothing and materials gathered from her community. These elements lend a powerful, talismanic quality to her portraits. The works displayed represent Romani individuals acro

Małgorzata Mirga-Tas

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rembrandt and the Ancients

Nov 7, 2027 to Feb 6, 2028

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The Frick Collection

Vilhelm Hammershøi: Pictures from Home

Nov 11, 2027 to Feb 14, 2028

This exhibition focuses on Vilhelm Hammershøi's celebrated paintings of the interior of his Copenhagen apartment at Strandgade 30, where he lived and worked between 1898 and 1909. Approximately forty of the sixty-five interiors he produced in this space will be displayed, including some rarely seen works from private collections. The exhibition demonstrates how Strandgade 30 served as Hammershøi's home, studio, and primary artistic subject. It explores the hermetic world he created, a carefully defined environment that offered endless formal and perceptual possibilities. Key themes include the artist's manipulation of spatial ambiguity, his distinctive handling of light, shadow, and time, an

Vilhelm Hammershøi

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Poster House · Poster House, Lower Level Hallways

Pale Blue Earth, Big Red Moon: The Soviet Space Race

Nov 18, 2027 to Apr 16, 2028

This exhibition explores the intense competition and propaganda surrounding the Soviet Union's space program during the Cold War. It highlights how space achievements were used as a proxy for national interests and ideological strength between the USSR and the United States. The narrative traces the early Soviet victories, the pride they generated for the Communist government, and the increasing challenges faced in keeping pace with American advancements. The exhibition details the fierce rivalry, moments of attempted collaboration, and the eventual divergence of the two nations' space exploration paths. Visitors will encounter a range of visual materials that document this era of intense co

Vadim Petrovich Volikov · Valentin Viktorov · Boris Feoktistovich Berezovsky · Designer Unknown · Konstantin Ivanov · Vladimir Petrovich Vladimirov

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