At the Manhattan Rare Book Company you’ll find, “An American Exodus: A Record of Human Erosion” by Dorothea Lange and Paul Taylor. ( Contact: 212.326.8907 | info@manhattanrarebooks.com ) It’s a first edition of one of the most important American photobooks. Lange’s photographs: “acknowledge the complexity of the subject, avoid the sentimental, and are informed by […]
Every Thursday, MoMA offers Virtual Views. Enjoy their exhibitions and collections from your home. You can even ask questions. Tonight, (May 21st), it’s: Amy Sillman—The Shape of Shape “Get a behind-the-scenes look at the acclaimed Artist’s Choice exhibition curated by painter Amy Sillman. Join Sillman in conversation with Michelle Kuo, the Marlene Hess Curator of […]
This month, take a guided virtual tour at the Guggenheim. Via Zoom, you can join museum educators for the all ages tours where they “highlight a selection of modern and contemporary artists and artworks to spark discussion, reflection, and collective meaning-making.” The events are: The Guggenheim Museum Through the Eyes of Cartoonists, Illustrators, and Artists […]
This Friday, The Morgan Museum & Library offers “Treasures from the Permanent Collection: An Interactive Spotlight Tour“: “From the Morgan’s three Gutenberg Bibles to the intricately carved cylinder seals of Ancient Mesopotamia, join our Morgan docents as they guide you on an up-close virtual exploration and discussion of one of the many works in the […]
We could all use more brightness to our day right now. Museums are now using #MuseumMomentofZen on Twitter & Instagram to provide some beauty in your timeline. Be sure to check it out. There’s a lot of stress building in everyone’s news feeds. Here’s some serenity. #Museummomentofzen 🎨 by Joseph Opshinsky pic.twitter.com/oKWQavTc5R — Roberson Museum […]
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, El Museo del Barrio presents “Culture and The People: El Museo del Barrio, 1969-2019“. The museum is dedicated to presenting and preserving Latinx and Latin American art and culture, and this two-part exhibit features selections from the Permanent Collection and a timeline contextualizing the history of the institution with […]
At the Whitney, until September 22nd, you can see the culmination of 2 years of curation, via their Biennial. “Often described as a snapshot of art in the United States, the Biennial brings together work by individuals and collectives in a broad array of mediums.” Curators Jane Panetta and Rujeko Hockley made hundreds of studio […]
Immerse yourself in lush gardens and vibrant art, at the New York Botantical Garden – in its largest exhibit to date! Beginning tomorrow (Saturday, June 8th) the Garden presents: “Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx”. It’s the first exhibit “to bring Burle Marx’s horticultural visions to life in an immersive way“. Take […]
Expand your knowledge and creativity – from the comfort of your home – with The Museum of Modern Art‘s online courses! Offered for free on Coursera, MoMA’s ongoing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow you to take classes about modern and contemporary art and design. Learn to better understand photographs, what processes are involved in […]
Two upcoming NYC museum events spotlight Caribbean art and culture: Tonight, at 6:30pm, the Whitney presents: “Taíno Today: Art and Culture in the Caribbean” (Friday, Jul 20, 2018). “On the occasion of the exhibition Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art, this conversation explores the field of Taíno art and culture. Speakers include […]