Ralph Lemon at MoMA PS1: An Exploration of Movement and Memory
Ceremonies Out of the Air at MoMA PS1 by Ralph Lemon presents over sixty artworks from the past decade—spanning dance, video installations, drawings, sculptures, photographs, paintings, and live performances. Lemon engages with postmodern dance and storytelling, using the body as an archive to challenge conventional perspectives. Lemon’s movement-based works challenge formalist conventions and disrupt historical narratives, […]
Thomas Schütte at MoMA: Reframing Styles, Reimagining Boundaries
The MoMA retrospective of Thomas Schütte features 100 striking works. The artist moves beyond Minimal and Conceptual styles to reintroduce narrative, blending personal and historical stories that challenge norms and refresh traditional genres. Curated by Paulina Pobocha, the exhibition reframes perceptions of Schütte’s work, even for those who may not have viewed him as deserving […]
You Never Did Anything Wrong: Nan Goldin at Gagosian
Photographer, filmmaker, and activist Nan Goldin debuts new works at Gagosian New York. You Never Did Anything Wrong presents two newly created moving-image pieces, displayed in custom-designed pavilions, along with a significant collection of new photographs. Surprisingly, the works steer away from political themes, despite concerns that such a direction could affect her career. Goldin […]
Curated by Peter Doig: “The Street” at Gagosian
Curated by British painter Peter Doig, “The Street” opens in November at Gagosian’s Madison Avenue space. The exhibition will showcase Doig’s new works alongside significant pieces from major collections, including works by Balthus, Bacon, Beckmann, Celmins, Clough, de Chirico, Forrester, Hélion, Rothko, Wong, and others. British painter Peter Doig, who recently ended a 23-year relationship […]
The Armory Show Turns 30: A Sobering Yet Insightful Celebration
The Armory Show, celebrating its 30th anniversary under the Frieze brand, features 235 exhibitors from 30 countries, including 55 first-time participants. Despite being NYC’s largest art fair, the event’s energy seemed subdued, likely due to economic uncertainty, a quiet summer, and the concurrent Frieze Seoul fair. The Armory Show began 30 years ago as a […]
NYC Fall 2024: Top 10 Must-See Art Exhibitions
Ella Fitzgerald famously sings, “Autumn in New York, why does it seem so inviting?” As we approach the new season, New York’s museums and galleries begin to stir with excitement. Here are our top 10 must-see highlights in New York City this fall. The exhibition Jazz Greats | Classic Photographs from the Bank of America […]
The Pigeon’s Perch: On the High Line Plinth
The fourth commission for the High Line Plinth, “The Dinosaur” (2024) by Iván Argote, is a massive, hyper-realistic, aluminum-cast pigeon. The sculpture challenges the power dynamic between humans and pigeons, as it gazes down at pedestrians from 21 feet above. The title refers to the sculpture’s gigantic scale and underlines the ancestors of pigeons that […]
My New Yorks: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Urban and Abstract Landscapes
Georgia O’Keeffe: My New Yorks at The Art Institute of Chicago offers visitors a fresh perspective on the iconic artist, who is associated with the American Southwest. Featuring 60 of her paintings and 25 photographs by Alfred Stieglitz, the exhibition highlights O’Keeffe’s experiments with media, scale, and subjects during her time in New York. My […]
New York’s JFK Terminal 6 Set to Become a Contemporary Art Gateway
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced 18 new public art commissions for JFK Airport’s Terminal 6, opening in 2026. Led by the Public Art Fund, the initiative showcases the works of both native New Yorkers and international contemporary artists currently residing in the city. The $4.2 billion Terminal 6 project […]
Frieze New York 2024: Exploring Mediums and Messages
Frieze New York’s 12th edition at The Shed features 68 exhibitors across three floors. The fair continues to showcase pieces fetching six/seven-figure prices. Painting emerges as the protagonist. Textile and collage shine as stars. Solo booths punctuate. Smaller works assert their significance. The art trade is currently characterized by caution and conservatism, with dealers advised […]
