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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The year 2023 saw an impressive volume of visitors to New York City (NYC). Data from Statista revealed that the so-called Big Apple welcomed a whopping 62.2 million people. This figure indicates a 6-million increase from the previous year's total.
Given New York's reputation as a global destination, it is unsurprising to witness a surge in visitors as the city itself is home to numerous world-renowned attractions, including the Statue of Liberty and Central Park.
While you can immerse yourself in the vibrant urban atmosphere, New York also offers the opportunity to admire some fabulous artwork. Intrigued to embark on an art journey? Scroll down to discover some of the best art exhibits in NYC to top off the year 2024.
List of Art Exhibits in NYC Worth Visiting Right Now
As cited from Condé Nast Traveler and Timeout Travel, the following list presents the names of museums in NYC currently holding some art exhibitions.
1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, is quintessential for every art enthusiast. The fourth-largest museum in the world contains several of the most intriguing artworks, including the Mandalas: Mapping the Buddhist Art of Tibet and Lee Bul’s masterpiece, Long Tail Halo, which will be on view until May 2025.
For those appreciating architecture more than any others, you’re going to be crazy over Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph. The piece perfectly presents Paul Rudolp’s life and work as a second-generation modernist.
The exhibition is on view through May 27, 2025.
2. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
This museum welcomes art connoisseurs with its colorful art collections. This year’s November marks the start of the Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910-1930 exhibition. The latter, featuring over 90 artworks, invites people to examine the vibrant abstract art of Orphism, as stated on the official website.
Marc Chagall’s Homage to Apollinaire and Robert Delaunay’s Red Eiffel Tower are among the featured artworks. Keep in mind that the exhibition will run through March 2025.
The exhibition is on view through March 9, 2025.
3. The Jewish Museum
Another art exhibit in NYC worth your visit is the Jewish Museum. The museum hosted the Ilit Azoulay exhibition, Mere Things, which followed the artist's participation in the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022.
Art lovers have, too, welcomed the arrival of the Tel Dan Stone, dating back to the 9th century, last December 5. The stone fragment is believed to be one of the most compelling pieces of evidence for the existence of the Biblical figure, King David.
The exhibitions are on view through January 5, 2025.
4. Neue Galerie
You can expect to see Egon Schiele’s exhibition, Egon Schiele: Living Landscapes, as you walk into the Neue Galerie this December. The Austrian painter is reputable for his works that frequently depict humans.
However, in this exhibition, which will be on view until January 2025, he slightly diverges from his usual style by presenting art that highlights natural environments and townscapes.
The exhibition is on view through January 13, 2025.
5. International Center of Photography
Stopping by the International Center of Photography is a must for photophiles. The current exhibition at the location is We Are Here: Scenes From the Streets which showcases documentation of urban environments and the people captured by over 30 photographers.
If you’re someone who’s into artificial intelligence (AI), don’t miss out on the Google-backed Alternative Images of AI—ICP x Google exhibition. The latter presents works on how the featured artists truly feel about AI.
The exhibitions are on view through January 6, 2025.
6. Museum of Sex
Looking at Andy Looking, a collaboration among the Museum of Sex, The Andy Warhol Museum, and MoMA, invites wanderers to understand what desire, especially that of homosexuality, really is.
Apart from Sleep (1963) as the centerpiece, you will get the opportunity to see a total of 16 never-before-screened films.
The closing date is not disclosed.
7. Museum of Art and Design
In case you still can't get over 2023’s Barbie movie, feast your eyes with a display of around 250 vintage dolls at the Barbie: A Cultural Icon exhibition. Open at the Museum of Arts and Design, the event is to commemorate the 65-year history of the doll franchise.
The Barbie: A Cultural Icon allows you to see how historical events, fashion evolution, and more things influenced how Barbie dresses, as well as the inclusion of different body types.
The exhibition is on view through March 16, 2025.
8. New York Transit Museum
Don’t get puzzled by the name of the exhibition because it is indeed called The Subway Is…. The exhibition brings a nostalgic ambiance, especially for New Yorkers, as it displays photos, artifacts, old advertisements, and more things regarding the city’s subway system.
The closing date is not disclosed.
9. Museum of the Moving Image
The exhibition Recording the Ride: The Rise of Street-Style Skate Videos is open at the Museum of the Moving Image. People get to see a plethora of VHS footage showcasing skaters from the 80s and 90s doing their tricks.
The exhibition is on view through February 9, 2025.
10. American Museum of Natural History
Rounding off our list of art exhibits in NYC is the Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry at the American Museum of Natural History. As the name suggests, the display invites visitors to delve into the history of hip-hop in New York by learning more about some of the most influential figures in the industry, from Biggie Smalls and Jay-Z to Nicki Minaj and many others.
The exhibition is on view through January 5, 2025.
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