Frick Collection Reopens After $220M Renovation; Public Access to Private Rooms Begins The Frick Collection reopens April 17 after a $220M renovation, offering new access. Sara Mearns & Jamar Roberts collaborate in 'Dance Is a Mother,' premiering April 2. Off-Broadway play explores the life of a transgender rabbi named Eve. New York Studio School offers two-week summer art Marathons starting April 1. 'Exposure' at Ulterior Gallery runs through April 5; Rebecca Purdum at Pamela Salisbury until April 6. Total 458 words · 2 mins read4 More StoriesApr 2, 8:32 PM18
Sámi Art Takes Center Stage at High Line; Brooklyn Museum's "Pay What We Wish" Policy Sparks Controversy Britta Marakatt-Labba's 'Urmodern,' a Sámi-focused sculpture, debuted at the High Line. Brooklyn Museum's 'Pay What We Wish' policy assesses fees based on visitors' attire. Pratt’s 2025 Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibitions are on view in Brooklyn Navy Yard. Total 172 words · 1 min read1 More StoryApr 1, 8:33 PM8
MoMA Names New Director; NYC Ballet Announces 2025-26 Season Christophe Cherix named MoMA director, succeeding Glenn Lowry in September 2025. NYCB's 2025-26 season features premieres by Peck, Roberts, and Fairchild; Fairchild retires May 24. Kronos Quartet performed in NYC, featuring jazz, rock, and Nordic folk fusion. MCA Chicago celebrates Yoko Ono's work near her 93rd birthday in February 2026. Marcia Marcus's work featured in NYC group exhibitions during the 1950s and ’60s. Total 346 words · 2 mins readRead DetailsMar 31, 8:32 PM9
MoMA Names New Director; Brooklyn Print Fair Opens to VIPs Christophe Cherix will become MoMA's director in September 2025, succeeding Glenn Lowry. Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair's preview at Powerhouse Arts welcomed 600 VIP guests. Alleged leader of Egyptian antiquities ring returns to Germany, accused of selling to major museums. The Week in Art podcast featured Frick transformation architect Annabelle Selldorf. Ottessa Moshfegh's toothbrush will be auctioned in NYC on April Fool's Day. Total 288 words · 2 mins readRead DetailsMar 30, 8:32 PM18
Print Fair Revival in NYC; MoMA Names New Director On 2025-03-29, it was reported that New York print fairs are experiencing a resurgence, attracting a new wave of young collectors. This trend was evident at the IFPDA Print Fair and the launch of the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair. Published on 2025-03-29, Christophe Cherix has been announced as the successor to Glenn Lowry as the director of MoMA, following Lowry's three-decade tenure. Mar 29, 8:32 PM7
Pinky Swear Restaurant Opens in NYC; MoMA Appoints New Director Pinky Swear restaurant with art installations by Founders Path opens April 24 in NYC. Christophe Cherix succeeds Glenn Lowry as MoMA's director after three decades. Yale Center for British Art reopens March 29 with Turner and Emin exhibitions. Seung Ah Paik's comeback show renders body as map in New York and Art Basel Hong Kong. Total 382 words · 2 mins read3 More StoriesMar 28, 8:32 PM18
Pinky Swear Restaurant Opens with Immersive Art; "The Gates" Returns to Central Park via AR App Pinky Swear restaurant, merging dining with immersive art, opens April 24 at 171 Chrystie Street. "The Gates" returns to Central Park as an augmented reality experience on Bloomberg Connects app. Horizon of Khufu VR experience offers a virtual walk through the Great Pyramid of Giza. ARTECHOUSE in Chelsea will present “Submerge,” featuring works from over 100 artists throughout 2025. Mercer Labs’ “Maestros and the Machines” opens April 24, 2025, featuring sound by Timbaland. Total 372 words · 2 mins read4 More StoriesMar 27, 8:32 PM18
NYC Art Scene: Seung Ah Paik's New Paintings; Frick Collection Reopens This article covers various art events in NYC, including museum exhibitions with free days, artists using discarded items, street art, and specific exhibits like Rashid Johnson’s work and a ‘Handmaid's Tale’ exhibit. It also mentions the Frick Collection reopening, Mercer Labs' immersive exhibit, Chelsea and Lower East Side art galleries, photography galleries, and profiles of major museums like the Whitney, Metropolitan, and Guggenheim. Painter Seung Ah Paik's solo show, Body Cartography, is at Gratin gallery in New York until April 26, 2025. Published on March 26, 2025, the show features paintings inspired by Korean techniques, rendering her body as a map of experiences, with prices ranging from $15,000 to $100,000. Two new paintings by Paik are also at Art Basel Hong Kong until March 30. Mar 26, 8:31 PM7
Immersive Insect Exhibit; FRIENDS Experience Museum Opens in NYC IMAGINARI in Manhattan is hosting "The Insect World," an immersive art and science exhibition. The exhibition highlights the importance of bugs and is on view until April 2025. The FRIENDS Experience: The One in New York City is an immersive museum. It celebrates the '90s sitcom, allowing visitors to walk through rooms resembling those on the TV show and pose with props. Mar 25, 8:32 PM18
Joan Didion Archive Opens to the Public; Frick Collection Reopens in Historic Mansion Joan Didion archive, with 336 boxes, opens to the public on March 26, 2025. The Frick Collection officially reopens on April 17, 2025, in its historic Gilded Age mansion. JASA showcases senior citizen art on March 27, 2025, supporting 40,000 older adults. Marvels of Media Festival, featuring films, games, and VR, is free from March 27–29, 2025. Intrepid Museum unveils a new permanent exhibit with 50 never-before-seen artifacts. Total 580 words · 3 mins read6 More StoriesMar 24, 8:32 PM18