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 […]
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 […]
“Children to Immortals: Figural Representations in Chinese Art” can be seen at The Met, and it showcases both well-known, as well as lesser known art. “Conveying a person’s inner spirit (chuanshen) is the central aspect of figural representation in Chinese art. Rather than prioritizing accurate anatomical renderings, artists sought to capture the “life energy” of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tomorrow (Saturday, May 18th) is the 10th Annual Art Museum Day. A number of museums in the city have special events and pricing for the day! Participating NYC museums include: American Folk Art Museum Brooklyn Museum The Corning Museum of Glass The Frick Collection Grey Art Gallery, New York University Guggenheim Museum The Jewish Museum […]
Visit The Met until June 23rd to see: “The World Between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East“. “For over three centuries, the territories and trading networks of the Middle East were contested between the Roman and Parthian Empires (ca. 100 B.C.–A.D. 250), yet across the region life was not defined by these […]
We’re looking forward to our week long celebration of Asian art and antiques here at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center – and to you joining us! Our reception is tomorrow (Friday March 15th, from 5 pm – 8 pm) to open Asia Art Week, part of New York Asia Week 2019 (March 15th to […]
It’ll be Asia Art Week here at The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center – March 15th to the 23rd, as part of New York Asia Week 2019! Discover fine Asian works of art, textiles & Islamic art We invite you to join us for the Opening Reception on March 15th, 2019, 5 pm to 8 […]
On now: “Must-See Week” allows you to purchase: 2-for-1 tickets to many NYC museums. Until February 10th, save when you see exhibits at MoMA The Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), The Rubin Museum of Art, Cooper Hewitt, Brooklyn Museum, The Museum of the City of New York – and Staten […]