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A Year with Children 2025

This annual exhibition features works created by students participating in the Guggenheim’s artist-in-residence program, Learning Through Art.

Cut and Paste: Reframing Medieval Art

An exhibition that explores the innovative techniques of medieval artists, focusing on the practice of cut and paste in art creation.

Louise Bourgeois: Soft Landscape

Explores the dynamic relationship between landscape and the human body in Bourgeois's work. Curated by Philip Larratt-Smith, this exhibition showcases her unique artistic vision.

Paul McCartney Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963–February 1964

Richard Avedon Italian Days

JULIEN NGUYEN

An exhibition featuring the works of Julien Nguyen, exploring themes of identity and culture.

Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg: Don’t be Afraid, There are Treasures Behind These Locked Doors

An exhibition featuring the works of Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg, exploring themes of fear and treasure through immersive installations and animations.

REBECCA WARREN Metropolis

An exhibition featuring the works of Rebecca Warren, exploring themes of urban life and human experience.

Rick Lowe

THOMAS DEMAND

An exhibition showcasing the works of Thomas Demand, known for his intricate photographic constructions.

Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial

25 site-specific installations explore design's role in shaping home's physical and emotional realities across the US, Territories, and Tribal Nations in this Design Triennial.

The Magic of Marbling: The Art of Karli Frigge

An exhibition showcasing the intricate art of marbling, featuring works by artist Karli Frigge that highlight this unique technique.

Drawings, Curated by Adam Pendleton

An exhibition featuring the drawings of Joan Jonas, curated by Adam Pendleton.

Picasso Tête-à-tête

In collaboration with Paloma Picasso

Untitled

An exhibition featuring the works of Tara Donovan.

Rosa Barba: The Ocean of One’s Pause

Rosa Barba's exhibition explores the relationship between film and the ocean, presenting a series of works that reflect on the fluidity of time and space.

Takashi Murakami JAPONISME → Cognitive Revolution: Learning from Hiroshige

Willem de Kooning Endless Painting

Curated by Cecilia Alemani

Jesse Krimes: Corrections

An exhibition featuring the works of Jesse Krimes, exploring themes of incarceration and social justice through contemporary art.

Meret Oppenheim

German-born Swiss artist Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) was a powerful, original figure of 20th-century art with singular vision and dynamic artistic presence.

Changing the Face of Democracy

Explore the life and legacy of barrier-breaking Brooklyn-born politician Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to US Congress.

The New Art: American Photography, 1839–1910

An exhibition exploring the evolution of American photography from its inception to 1910, showcasing significant works and photographers of the era.

Video After Video: The Critical Media of CAMP

This exhibition showcases the work of CAMP, a collective that engages with the critical potential of media and technology in contemporary art.

Baseball Cards from the Collection of Jefferson R. Burdick

An exhibition featuring a collection of baseball cards from the renowned collector Jefferson R. Burdick, highlighting the cultural significance of baseball in America.

Finding My Blue Sky

An exhibition that explores themes of identity and belonging through various artistic expressions.

Otobong Nkanga: Cadence

Otobong Nkanga's exhibition focuses on the themes of land, resources, and the human connection to nature through various artistic mediums.

Carmen Herrera: The Paris Years, 1948 –1953

This exhibition focuses on Carmen Herrera's formative years in Paris, showcasing her early works that laid the foundation for her later success.

Francis Picabia: Eternal Beginning

Traveling to New York from Hauser & Wirth Paris, this presentation features over 20 paintings created by Picabia between 1945—when he returned to Paris from the South of France—...

Leiko Ikemura: Talk to the sky, seeking light

An exhibition by Leiko Ikemura that invites viewers to engage with themes of light and nature through her unique artistic lens.

William Kentridge: A Natural History of the Studio

The studio as an enlarged head where wall images represent thoughts in motion. The world is invited into the studio to witness the creative process unfold.

Cy Gavin

Figure + Ground

Exhibition featuring diverse artists whose films and videos explore the dynamic relationship between figure and ground in innovative ways.

Jack Whitten: The Messenger

This exhibition highlights the work of Jack Whitten, focusing on his innovative techniques and the themes of memory and history in his art.

Michaela Yearwood-Dan: No Time for Despair

‘Looking at Michaela’s work, you are left with a sense of boundless possibility.’—Curator Ekow Eshun...

Sargent and Paris

This exhibition explores the works of John Singer Sargent, focusing on his time in Paris and the influence of the city on his art.

The Three Perfections: Japanese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection

An exhibition showcasing the intersection of Japanese poetry, calligraphy, and painting, highlighting the beauty and artistry of these forms.

My Country

An exhibition featuring the works of Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Pace: 65 Years

An exhibition celebrating 65 years of Pace Gallery.

Amy Sherald: American Sublime

Amy Sherald's striking portraits challenge traditional African American representation, combining realism with vibrant colors for powerful identity commentary.

Collection View: Louise Nevelson

A selection of works by Louise Nevelson, pioneering American sculptor known for large-scale, monochromatic wooden assemblages.

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

An exhibition exploring the significance of the Book of Esther during the time of Rembrandt, showcasing various artworks and interpretations.

Highlights of Drawings from The Frick Collection

Rare works on paper from the Frick's collection inaugurate the new Cabinet gallery. Twelve works by Pisanello, Rubens, Goya, and Degas span 15th-19th centuries.

Cardinals

An upcoming exhibition featuring the works of Trevor Paglen.

Kathleen Ryan Roman Meal

Pentagons and Folded Space

An exhibition showcasing the works of Robert Mangold.

Tammy Nguyen: A Comedy for Mortals: Paradiso

This exhibition features the work of Tammy Nguyen, exploring themes of mortality and the human experience through a comedic lens.

Telos Tales

An exhibition featuring the works of Alicja Kwade.

The American Dream

An exhibition featuring the works of Robert Indiana.

A Celebration: Acquisitions in Honor of the Morgan's Centennial

This exhibition showcases significant acquisitions made in honor of the Morgan Library's centennial, reflecting its rich history and collection.

Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie

This exhibition reinterprets the Chinoiserie style through a feminist lens, showcasing works that challenge traditional narratives.

Li Ran: The Signs are Present

An upcoming exhibition by Li Ran that delves into the intersection of language and visual art, presenting a unique perspective on communication.

Studio Residency: Jonathan Berger

This residency will feature the work of Jonathan Berger, focusing on his artistic process and the development of new projects.

Tongues of Flare

An exhibition featuring the works of Li Hei Di.

Andreas Gursky

Vermeer's Love Letters

Unprecedented exhibition uniting Vermeer's letter-themed paintings from Frick, Rijksmuseum & National Gallery of Ireland, exploring his depiction of women across social classes.

Light: Rafaël Rozendaal

Rafaël Rozendaal's exhibition features digital animations and explores the intersection of light and technology in contemporary art.

City and Country: Selections from the Department of Drawings and Prints

This exhibition presents a selection of drawings and prints that depict urban and rural landscapes, showcasing the diversity of artistic expression.

Collection in Focus | Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty

Experience a focused exhibition of Beatriz Milhazes’s vibrant, mural-like abstract paintings that blend folklore, popular culture, nature, and spirituality.

Just There: Rothko Ryman

Exhibition exploring two generations of American abstract painters - Rothko at his fame's height and aspiring Ryman - who briefly coincided around 1960.

Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction

This exhibition examines the relationship between textiles and modern abstraction, showcasing various artists and their innovative approaches to fabric and design.

A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250

This exhibition celebrates the life and works of Jane Austen on the occasion of her 250th birthday, showcasing her literary contributions and influence.

Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron

An exhibition dedicated to the pioneering photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, highlighting her unique approach to portraiture and the beauty of her subjects.

Chopin's Newly Discovered Waltz

This exhibition presents a newly discovered waltz by composer Frédéric Chopin, exploring its historical context and musical significance.

Collection in Focus | The Reach of Faith Ringgold

Explore Ringgold’s Woman on a Bridge #1 of 5: Tar Beach, alongside a selection of modern and contemporary works from the museum’s collection.

Collections Spotlight, Summer 2025

A seasonal exhibition that highlights selected works from the Morgan's collection, showcasing the diversity and richness of its holdings.

Rudolf Stingel Vineyard Paintings

Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night

Exhibition showcasing Christine Sun Kim's work exploring intersections of sound, language, and culture through innovative visual language techniques.

Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers

This exhibition focuses on the works of Hilma af Klint, exploring her unique approach to abstraction and the spiritual themes present in her art.

The Return

An upcoming exhibition featuring the works of James Turrell.

Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes, 1100–1900

An exhibition showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of Chinese bronzes from the 1100 to 1900, highlighting their historical significance.

Amy Sherald: Four Ways of Being

Four distinct works by Amy Sherald exploring identity and representation. Her portraits challenge conventional narratives and celebrate individuality.

Rita Ackermann: Doubles

Ackermann's Doubles explores the tension between present and past, featuring images that challenge our relationship with memory and time in contemporary art.

Above Ground: Art from the Martin Wong Graffiti Collection

Enter a window into a vibrant subculture of young creators and highlights previously unseen treasures from the Museum’s major collection of graffiti-based art.

You Are Here

'You Are Here' draws on the rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens.

Porcelain Garden: Vladimir Kanevsky at The Frick Collection

The Frick Collection presents commissioned porcelain flower sculptures by Vladimir Kanevsky, evoking the live bouquets displayed when the museum first opened in 1935.

Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity

This exhibition focuses on the works of Ben Shahn, emphasizing themes of nonconformity and social justice in his art.

Projects: Ufuoma Essi

Ufuoma Essi's project focuses on themes of memory and identity, utilizing various media to engage with personal and collective narratives.

P. S. Art 2025: Celebrating the Creative Spirit of New York City Kids

An exhibition celebrating the artistic talents of New York City children, showcasing their creativity and imagination.

The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble

A site-specific installation by artist Jennie C. Jones that explores sound and visual art in a unique outdoor setting.

2025

An upcoming exhibition featuring the works of Paolo Roversi.

The Weight of Hope

An upcoming exhibition featuring the works of Robert Longo.

Mika Rottenberg: VIBRANT MATTER

Mika Rottenberg's solo exhibition features celebrated video installations 'Cosmic Generator' (2017) and 'Spaghetti Blockchain' (2019), alongside her latest Lampshares (2024-2025).

Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

An exhibition that examines the intersection of fashion and identity within the Black community, showcasing tailored garments and their cultural significance.

Hélio Oiticica

An exhibition dedicated to the works of Hélio Oiticica, highlighting his contributions to the Neo-Concrete movement and interactive art.

Hugh Hayden

An exhibition featuring the works of Hugh Hayden, exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage through innovative materials and forms.

Lorna Simpson: Source Notes

An exhibition featuring the works of Lorna Simpson, exploring themes of identity and representation through photography and mixed media.

Pirouette: Turning Points in Design

This exhibition explores significant moments in design history, showcasing innovative works that have shaped contemporary design practices.

Stairwell Drawings

An exhibition featuring the stairwell drawings of David Byrne.

Stephen Prina: A Lick and a Promise

This exhibition will showcase the work of Stephen Prina, focusing on his unique approach to art and the themes of memory and history.

Olga de Amaral

An exhibition showcasing the textile works of Olga de Amaral, emphasizing her unique approach to color and texture.

A Passion for Jade: The Bishop Collection

An exhibition showcasing the exquisite jade artifacts from the Bishop Collection, highlighting the artistry and cultural significance of jade in various cultures.

Cosmic Splendor

See a stunning assemblage of astronomically inspired jewelry from the collections of Van Cleef & Arpels.

Embracing Color: Enamel in Chinese Decorative Arts, 1300–1900

An exhibition exploring the use of enamel in Chinese decorative arts from 1300 to 1900, showcasing the vibrant colors and intricate designs.

Ganesha: Lord of New Beginnings

An exhibition exploring the significance of Ganesha in Hindu culture, featuring artworks and artifacts that celebrate this beloved deity.

Dyani White Hawk: Nourish

Exhibition by Dyani White Hawk exploring nourishment and cultural identity through vibrant artworks drawing from her Native American heritage and contemporary practices.

Hyundai Terrace Commission: Marina Zurkow

Marina Zurkow's commission for the Hyundai Terrace features her immersive installations that engage with themes of nature and technology. The work invites viewers to reflect on ...

Marina Zurkow: Parting Worlds

Marina Zurkow's multimedia installations explore ecological themes, addressing human interaction with nature and climate change impact.

New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

This exhibition will feature new works in photography that explore themes of belonging and identity in contemporary society.

Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

Explore Rashid Johnson’s major solo exhibition featuring nearly 90 works and dynamic performances in the museum’s rotunda.

Mary Heilmann: Long Line

Showcases Mary Heilmann's vibrant abstract paintings, reflecting her unique perspective on the relationship between art and everyday life.

Shifting Landscapes

This exhibition examines the evolving relationship between humans and their environments through various artistic interpretations of landscape and place.

Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely: Myths & Machines

‘We couldn’t sit down together without creating something new, conjuring up dreams.’—Niki de Saint Phalle, ‘A little of my story with you Jean’ (1996)...

Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective

This retrospective will celebrate the work of Ruth Asawa, highlighting her contributions to sculpture and her unique artistic vision.

Weathering the Storm

This exhibition examines the theme of resilience in art, featuring works that reflect the challenges and triumphs of the human spirit.

Celebrating the Year of the Snake

An exhibition celebrating the Year of the Snake, featuring artworks and artifacts that highlight the cultural significance of this zodiac sign.

Colorful Korea: The Lea R. Sneider Collection

An exhibition showcasing the vibrant art and culture of Korea through the Lea R. Sneider Collection, featuring traditional and contemporary works.

Urban Stomp

A captivating mix of film, fashion, art installations, dance interactives, music, and photography exploring vibrant dances that have shaped the city's cultural landscape.

Collection in Focus | Modern European Currents

Modern European Currents showcases nearly twenty works by influential modernist artists, exploring their experimentation with visual representation.

Robert Rauschenberg’s New York: Pictures from the Real World

MCNY celebrates Rauschenberg's centennial exploring his complex relationship with photography in the context of New York City.

Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream

This exhibition will explore the works of Wifredo Lam, focusing on his unique style and the themes of dreams and surrealism in his art.

Odili Donald Odita: Songs from Life

This exhibition features the work of Odili Donald Odita, focusing on themes of identity and cultural expression through vibrant colors and patterns.

The Jousting Armor of Philip I of Castile

An exhibition showcasing the jousting armor of Philip I of Castile, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of this artifact.

Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World

Discover Gabriele Münter's key role in the development of modern art in Europe. Explore sixty paintings that illuminate Münter’s experimental practice.

Iba Ndiaye: Between Latitude and Longitude

An exhibition showcasing the works of Iba Ndiaye, exploring themes of geography and identity through contemporary art.

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

This upcoming exhibition will explore the world of celebrity press photography, showcasing iconic images and the cultural impact of celebrity in media.

Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa—Less Is Morbid

This exhibition will feature the work of Arthur Jafa, focusing on his exploration of race, identity, and the complexities of contemporary culture.

The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower

This exhibition will delve into the history and significance of the Nakagin Capsule Tower, exploring its architectural innovation and cultural impact.

Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination

This exhibition will explore the intersection of portraiture and political themes in African art, showcasing various artists and their works.

Afterlives: Contemporary Art in the Byzantine Crypt

An exhibition featuring contemporary artworks displayed in the historic Byzantine Crypt, exploring themes of memory and history.