Cultural Arts Articles
Fotografiska New York Set for Fall Opening in Flatiron with Unwerth, Chatmon, and More
A perfect cultural institution for a photography-obsessed era, Fotografiska is coming to New York City. The Stockholm photography center will soon unveil its exciting new venture in Flatiron, set to open this October.
Paws Up: Where to Celebrate National Dog Day in NYC
If you’re visiting New York with your canine pal or just missing him or her, take time on National Dog Day, August 26, to ponder how much joy dogs bring.
In the Streets: JR Exhibition This Fall at Brooklyn Museum
Celebrated artist JR will receive the first major North American retrospective on his work, JR: Chronicles at the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC for Comic Book Fans
Whether you’re headed to NYC for New York Comic Con or looking for family activities this summer, we’ve rounded up a diverse list of adventures grounded in comic culture.
CITYarts: Beautifying Communities and Empowering Kids in NYC
In a city filled with beautiful architecture, art, and parks, there are just as many public spaces that need a little love. Enter CITYarts. This New York non-profit partners with community organizations, kids, and professional artists to create public murals and mosaics throughout New York City and the world.
Do It for the Gram: 23 Instagrammable Exhibits in NYC
Instagrammable moments, or should we say “immersive experiences,” are taking over New York. Whether located in a pop-up space, museum, or major retail store, these photo ops are awfully pretty and fabulous fun to visit.
Met Costume Institute's Fall 2019 Exhibition Celebrates Sandy Schreier Collection Gift
The Met’s already world-renowned costume collection will soon get even richer, as pioneering fashion collector Sandy Schreier donates her collection of fashion masterworks to the museum.
Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now Explores Influence at the Guggenheim
Implicit Tensions: Mapplethorpe Now offers the culmination of a year-long retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum that looks at the life and work of photographer Robert Mapplelthorpe, who died of AIDS at the age of 42.
Poster House Opens with Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau Exhibit
Head to the brand-new Poster House in Chelsea, the only poster museum in the U.S., for its fabulous opening exhibit, Alphonse Mucha: Art Noveau/Nouvelle Femme (New Woman).
It's August and Show Time in Bryant Park
Thanks to Bryant Park Picnic Performances—presented by Bryant Park Corporation (a private, not-for-profit) there are lots of fun, free, cultural music and theater events to enjoy through October at Bryant Park. T
It's August and Show Time in Bryant Park
Thanks to Bryant Park Picnic Performances—presented by Bryant Park Corporation (a private, not-for-profit) there are lots of fun, free, cultural music and theater events to enjoy through October at Bryant Park. T
An Inside Look at NYC's Most Instagrammable Spot: Color Factory
The downtown art installation Color Factory vies for the title of New York's most Instagrammable spot. Here you'll find the perfect photo op for every color of the rainbow.
The Blue Man Group Rocks the Museum of the City of New York
Learn about the start of Blue Man Group, and immerse yourself in their wacky world at the exhibition Blue Man Group: Ready…Go! at the Museum of the City of New York.
How to Celebrate the Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary in NYC
On July 20, 1969, American astronauts walked on the moon. Fifty years later, the city is celebrating the Apollo 11 anniversary with new museum exhibitions, talks, films, and more. Take one small step—or a giant leap—to one of these lunar activities, happening this weekend and beyond in NYC.
Enter the World of Anna Sui at the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC
Opening September 12 during New York Fashion Week, The World of Anna Sui celebrates one of the country’s top designers at the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle.
Two Exhibitions, One Conversation: Titus Kaphar and European Works on Paper at Brooklyn Museum
Presented in tandem, The Brooklyn Museum recently unveiled two unique exhibitions for the summer. One: Titus Kaphar will focus on a single work by the artist Titus Kaphar—a painting called Shifting the Gaze—while Rembrandt to Picasso: Five Centuries of European Works on Paper will examine the development of European art on paper.
Pierre Cardin: Future Fashion Opens July 20 at Brooklyn Museum
Fashion phenom Pierre Cardin will be honored in a retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum this summer. On July 20, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, the exhibition will open to celebrate the French designer who embodied the Space Race and futuristic concepts in his designs
Tag This: 'Beyond the Streets' Celebrates Graffiti and Street Art
The new exhibition Beyond the Streets, opening June 21st in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, celebrates the artwork of more than 150 graffiti and street artists from around the world. The past to present lineup includes LADY PINK, TATS CRU, SJK 171, Shepard Fairey (who is celebrating his 30th anniversary with Facing the Giant: 3 Decades of Dissent), extensive ephemera from the Beastie Boys, and much more.
NYC's Best Outdoor Movie Screenings for Summer 2019
New York is obsessed with movies, and we’re very glad it is. City parks and rooftops fill with picnic blankets and cinephiles throughout all five boroughs every summer, taking in movies from black-and-white classics to international hits to superhero blockbusters.
Poster House Museum to Open in NYC on June 20
Posters are everywhere. We see them on our commutes, hang them in our bedrooms, encounter them at our offices, community bulletin boards, and movie theaters. Enter Poster House, the first American museum focusing on the history of international poster design. Coming to the Flatiron neighborhood of New York City, Poster House will open June 20.
8 Exhibitions to See Right Now in NYC
When it comes to culture, New York is hard to beat. From art to history to literature, the city’s institutions are packed with exhibits that provoke, intrigue, and entertain. Read on for our picks for the can’t-miss shows of the season.
John Mulaney and Bill Hader: Unique Comedy at the 92nd Street Y
“Known as a funny guy on SNL, now he’s a murderer,” Bill Hader joked about himself and his new role in the HBO series Barry. He dished this week at the 92nd Street Y.
What to See at New York's Lincoln Center This Summer
New Yorkers and visitors alike can enjoy plenty of culture this summer in New York City—and one of the best places to find it is at Lincoln Center. One of the city’s most vibrant cultural resources, Lincoln Center’s programming is packed with world-class offerings in theatre, dance, music, and more, all of which will be on full display in its summer line-up.
Hugo Boss Prize Winner Simone Leigh Presents Loophole of Retreat at Guggenheim Museum
Simone Leigh, the 2018 winner of the Hugo Boss Prize, now has an exhibit—Loophole of Retreat—at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
9 Places to Appreciate the Beauty of Stained Glass in NYC
New York is home to an incredibly rich diversity of sacred structures, many with magnificent artistic treasures in their carved stonework, intricate ceilings, and beautiful stained glass.