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New Museum New Art, New Ideas http://www.newmuseum.org The New Museum is the only museum in New York City exclusively devoted to contemporary art.
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Found­ed in 1977, the New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living art­ists from around the world. From its beginnings as a one-room office on Hudson Street to the inauguration of its first freestanding building on the Bowery designed by SANAA in 2007, the New Museum continues to be a place of experimentation and a hub of new art and new ideas.

🟥 Day With(out) Art 2024 🟥In case you missed it, we're still here for Day With(out) Art, teaming up with Visual AIDS to ...
12/10/2024

🟥 Day With(out) Art 2024 🟥

In case you missed it, we're still here for Day With(out) Art, teaming up with Visual AIDS to present "Red Reminds Me…," a video series that's about so much more than the red ribbon.

Artists, like Gian Cruz (PH), Milko Delgado (PA), Imani Harrington (USA), and more, dive deep into the emotional layers of living with HIV today. Through grief, anger, intimacy, memory, and even freedom, "Red Reminds Me…" reframes what the color red can stand for in 2024.

Taking cues from Stacy Jennings's words—“Red reminds me…to be free”—these works open up new conversations around HIV, shifting the narrative to one that’s far more complex, raw, and personal.

If you haven't already, head to our website (link in bio) to watch. Trust us, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🌟 Best Books of 2024 🌟Listen up, book lovers—our friend Herbert Pföstl has curated his top 10 favorite books of 2024, an...
12/09/2024

🌟 Best Books of 2024 🌟

Listen up, book lovers—our friend Herbert Pföstl has curated his top 10 favorite books of 2024, and trust us, these titles are all killers, no fillers.

There are, of course, no “best books,” but only very good ones. Secrets and sanctuaries. Radical shimmers. A deep dive into realms both strange and essential.

📚 Here are a few of our faves:
🎨"A Book About Ray"
By Ellen Levy | MIT Press
If you don’t know about Ray Johnson, you’re sleeping on one of the most subversive artists of the 20th century. This beautifully designed book is a dive into his eccentric, elusive world, full of games, mischief, and a life lived through postcards and ephemera.
🕯️"Anatomical Waxes"
By La Specola di Firenze & David Cronenberg | Fondazione Prada
An unsettlingly beautiful marriage of art and science. This book links the freaky world of anatomical wax figures with David Cronenberg's body-horror genius. A deep dive into human fragility, perfectly captured in this opulent tome.
✒️"The Unforgivable and Other Writings"
By Cristina Campo | NYRB Classics
Cristina Campo's delicate, almost mystical essays are an exploration of vision, clarity, and the divine in the everyday. A quiet masterpiece for fans of Borges, Proust, and those who like their prose to shimmer with unearthly precision.
🎥"Little Joe: A Book About Qu**rs and Cinema, Mostly"
(MACK/SPBH Editions)
A cinephile's wet dream—this book collects the best moments of q***r cinema through the lens of 512 minty-green, lilac-tinted pages. From camp to cult classics to LGBT p**n pearls, this is your definitive guide to the erotic, the esoteric, and everything in-between.

Whether you’re looking for a wild art history deep-dive, a poetic manifesto, or an intimate glimpse into the minds of genius misfits, these books have something for everyone.

Check out the full list at the link in bio, and don't forget to snag your copies from the New Museum Store. Your mind will thank you. 🧠✨

❄️ Winter's here, but don’t let the cold keep you inside—this is the perfect time to bundle up and take a stroll through...
12/06/2024

❄️ Winter's here, but don’t let the cold keep you inside—this is the perfect time to bundle up and take a stroll through the artistic heart of NYC.

Join New Museum Teaching Artist Rosed Serrano () for a walking tour of the Lower East Side and Bowery that takes you back to downtown's gritty, creative history. We’ll hit up the homes and hangs where icons like John Giorno, Lynda Benglis, Adrian Piper, Lorraine O’Grady, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat left their mark.

It’s not just about the art; it’s about stepping into the places where history was made. From artists' homes and studios to the underground hangouts that shaped the city, experience downtown like never before.

📍Tours meet at the New Museum, rain or shine (yes, even when it's a little chilly).
📆 Saturday, December 14 at 11am.

Learn more and register via the link in our bio. You in?

Photo by George Etheredge, courtesy of The New York Times.

🟥 Day With(out) Art 2024 🟥In continuation of our partnership with Visual AIDS, we're participating in Day With(out) Art,...
12/01/2024

🟥 Day With(out) Art 2024 🟥

In continuation of our partnership with Visual AIDS, we're participating in Day With(out) Art, featuring "Red Reminds Me…," a powerful new video series that reflects on the emotional complexities of living with HIV today.

Featuring works by Gian Cruz (PH), Milko Delgado (PA), Imani Harrington (USA), David Oscar Harvey (USA), Mariana Iacono & Juan De La Mar (AR/CO), Nixie (BE), and Vasilios Papapitsios (USA), "Red Reminds Me…" is more than just a nod to the iconic red ribbon. It’s a reclamation of what the color can symbolize—from grief and anger, to intimacy, luck, memory, and even freedom.

Inspired by the words of activist and poet Stacy Jennings—“Red reminds me…to be free”—the program invites us to rethink the usual associations of red. These works shift the narrative of HIV beyond the expected, creating space for a broader spectrum of emotions and experiences.

Check it out on our website, via link in bio.

🖤 Black Friday, but make it New 🖤Need a gift for someone who’s impossible to shop for? Or just want to treat yourself to...
11/29/2024

🖤 Black Friday, but make it New 🖤

Need a gift for someone who’s impossible to shop for? Or just want to treat yourself to that art book you've been eyeing? We've got you with 30% OFF EVERYTHING in the New Museum Store.

Shop online through Monday, December 2, and use code NMBF2024 at checkout. Don’t worry, we won’t judge you if you grab a little something for yourself... it’s basically self-care at this point.

(Some exclusions apply, but don’t stress, it’s mostly the stuff we’d keep for ourselves.)

Link in bio.

“The art world was very racist. So I had to learn different ways to get around that. Because I had to get in, you know, ...
11/27/2024

“The art world was very racist. So I had to learn different ways to get around that. Because I had to get in, you know, and get my part, get mine. I did. I just kept moving until I got where I wanted to be. It wasn’t easy.” — Faith Ringgold
(via )

Before her passing earlier this year, Faith Ringgold sat down with artist Tschabalala Self () for a conversation about her life, art, and activism. Ringgold's story isn’t just about making art—it’s about fighting for space in a world that wasn’t built for her, and still isn’t. From the political urgency of her American People series to her pioneering story quilts, Ringgold forged paths where none existed, carving out room for herself and every other artist who has followed in her footsteps.

Though she is no longer with us, we’re grateful for her legacy—her fearless spirit, her voice, and her lifelong commitment to breaking down barriers for artists of color, women, and marginalized communities.

🔗 More on "Faith Ringgold: American People," via the link in our bio!

🥚💥 Sarah Lucas gets it cracking in London, and we're absolutely here for it! For the iconic artist's performance, "1000 ...
11/25/2024

🥚💥 Sarah Lucas gets it cracking in London, and we're absolutely here for it!

For the iconic artist's performance, "1000 Eggs: For Women," at T.J. Boulting Gallery, women (and some men in wigs) hurled eggs at a white wall in a cathartic explosion of energy and freedom. Lucas herself describes the experience as “an exercise in futility,” but “strangely, it feels liberating.” (via )

This isn't the first time Lucas has smashed expectations. In 2018, the New Museum presented the artist's first major US exhibition, "Au Natruel," in which her bold, irreverent work flipped the script on gender, sexuality, and power. It’s always been about disrupting the norm, and Lucas has been doing it for decades.

Revisit "Sarah Lucas: Au Naturel" in our Digital Archive, via the link in our bio!

🧠🔪 November Book of the Month 🔪🧠If you’re into the eerie allure of historical oddities and the intersection of art, scie...
11/22/2024

🧠🔪 November Book of the Month 🔪🧠

If you’re into the eerie allure of historical oddities and the intersection of art, science, and body horror (and who isn’t, right?), then "Anatomical Waxes" is about to be your new obsession.

This wild book dives deep into the 250-year-old anatomical wax figures from La Specola in Florence, paired with a really dark dialogue between these works and the mind of David Cronenberg. Yeah, that Cronenberg—the body-horror mastermind himself. Think: desire, horror, and a touch of morbid fascination. 🖤

Packed with texts that dive into everything from Dark Romanticism to Cronenberg’s unsettling vision of the human body, this book doesn’t just rest on your shelf—it stares at you. 👀

Featuring stunning visuals, including a Japanese-bound essay by Irma Boom, this book is a must-have for anyone who lives on the fringe of culture.
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Yesterday, we swapped the gallery for the kitchen as some of our team spent the day volunteering at our neighbor, the Bo...
11/21/2024

Yesterday, we swapped the gallery for the kitchen as some of our team spent the day volunteering at our neighbor, the Bowery Mission.

We're always happy to roll up our sleeves and give back to our community! Just a small way we can stay connected to the people and places that make the Bowery feel like home.

Hey, New Yorkers!Even though the New Museum is closed, there is still great art to see around the neighborhood!This mont...
11/20/2024

Hey, New Yorkers!

Even though the New Museum is closed, there is still great art to see around the neighborhood!

This month we recommend:

"Denzil Forrester: Two Islands, One World"
📍Andrew Kreps (co-presented at Stephen Friedman)
📆 October 25 - December 7, 2024
Installation image credit: Olympia Shannon
Image courtesy of the artist, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London / New York

"Jes Fan: Sites of Wounding: Interchapter"
📍55 Walker
📆 October 25 - December 7, 2024
Installation image credit: Connor Creagan
Image courtesy of the artist and Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York

"Sara Cwynar: Baby Blue Benzo"
📍52 Walker
📆 October 4 - December 21, 2024
Installation view, Sara Cwynar: Baby Blue Benzo, 52 Walker, New York, courtesy the artist and 52 Walker, New York

"Kristi Cavataro"
📍Ramiken
📆 October 24 - December 14
Image courtesy of the artist and Ramiken, New York. Photo: Object Studies. Cavataro.

🌸✨ Happy Birthday, Ana Mendieta! ✨🌸Today, we celebrate the pioneering artist whose artworks explore the deep connections...
11/18/2024

🌸✨ Happy Birthday, Ana Mendieta! ✨🌸

Today, we celebrate the pioneering artist whose artworks explore the deep connections between landscape and the female body. Shaped by her experiences as a Cuban exile, Mendieta’s unique perspective informed her works, which display an intimate bond between nature and the universe.

In 1987, the New Museum presented the first major retrospective of Mendieta’s work, including the artist’s transformative “Silueta” series. Mendieta’s groundbreaking work explored themes of identity, displacement, and feminism, creating a powerful dialogue that continues to resonate today.

🚨 Get to know Theaster Gates ()—the person who  says is redefining what it means to be an artist. 🖤Featured in T Magazin...
11/13/2024

🚨 Get to know Theaster Gates ()—the person who says is redefining what it means to be an artist. 🖤

Featured in T Magazine’s “The Greats” issue, Gates's work isn’t just art—it’s a whole movement. Part of Gates's practice includes converting salvaged materials into installations that honor the past while building something new for the future. It's art, yes. But it's also about community, culture, and revitalization—literally making space for the future by resurrecting the forgotten.

We presented Gates's first major museum survey, “Young Lords and Their Traces,” in 2023—check it out via the link in our bio and thank us later.

🖋️✨ Ready to get creative? Join us for a virtual writing workshop inspired by the work of artist Lorraine O’Grady. We’ll...
11/12/2024

🖋️✨ Ready to get creative?

Join us for a virtual writing workshop inspired by the work of artist Lorraine O’Grady.

We’ll dive into themes like aging, waiting, and embodiment with Teaching Artist Rosed Serrano (), who’ll guide us through mindfulness practices and reflective writing exercises.

No prior writing experience? No worries! Everyone’s welcome.

Just a heads-up: to keep our conversations safe and open, the session will be recorded only for internal use. Let’s explore and express together!

Learn more and register via the link in our bio!

🌟✨ Mire Lee’s new installation, “Open Wound,” opens at  as the 9th Hyundai Commission in Turbine Hall!  As noted in , Le...
11/11/2024

🌟✨ Mire Lee’s new installation, “Open Wound,” opens at as the 9th Hyundai Commission in Turbine Hall! As noted in , Lee’s new installation evokes a “majestic grotesque,” inviting viewers to grapple with the intense dialectic of beauty and horror.

In 2023, we presented Mire Lee’s first American solo exhibition, “Mire Lee: Black Sun,” a captivating array of kinetic sculptures and installations that explored the intersection of technology and the corporeal, highlighting emotional voids and psychological tensions.

Learn more about “Mire Lee: Black Sun,” via the link in our bio!

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“Mire Lee: Black Sun,” 2023. Exhibition view: New Museum, New York. Courtesy New Museum. Photo: Dario Lasagni

✨🕯️ While we're closed for construction, as a not-so-subtle hint to keep us in your thoughts, we’re shining a spotlight ...
11/02/2024

✨🕯️ While we're closed for construction, as a not-so-subtle hint to keep us in your thoughts, we’re shining a spotlight on Hank Willis Thomas’s impactful "Remember Me" plate from the Artist Plate Project.

This project raises vital funds for the Coalition for the Homeless, providing essential aid to those in need. Thomas’s work invites us to reflect on identity, connection, and the importance of compassion within our communities.

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As the crisp November air sets in, take advantage of NYC's best season with a walking tour of the artistic heart of the ...
11/01/2024

As the crisp November air sets in, take advantage of NYC's best season with a walking tour of the artistic heart of the Lower East Side and the Bowery!

(Re)discover downtown’s iconic art history as we visit former artist homes, studios, and hangouts with New Museum Teaching Artist Rosed Serrano (). Explore the lives of influential artists from the Bowery in the 1960s and beyond—think John Giorno, Lynda Benglis, Adrian Piper, Lorraine O’Grady, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Tours meet at the New Museum, rain or shine, on select Saturdays this November.

Learn more and register via the link in our bio!

🌟 Congratulations to Carrie Mae Weems, who has just been awarded the prestigious 2024 National Medal of Arts! 🏅 As the f...
10/28/2024

🌟 Congratulations to Carrie Mae Weems, who has just been awarded the prestigious 2024 National Medal of Arts! 🏅

As the first Black female visual artist to receive this honor, Weems’s groundbreaking contributions to art and culture continue to inspire and empower.

At the New Museum, we've long championed her work, including her thought-provoking 1991 installation, ". . .And 22 Million Very Tired and Very Angry People." This powerful piece creates a visual and textual dialogue about collective suffering and resistance, highlighting the interconnected struggles across racial and class boundaries.

Learn more about her New Museum exhibition at our Digital Archive, via the link in our bio!

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Installation view: ". . .And 22 Million Very Tired and Very Angry People," New Museum, New York, 1991. Photography Credit: Fred Scruton

🧸✨ Bear-y exciting news—it’s International Teddy Bear Day! ✨🧸Celebrate with your very own New Museum teddy bear! Designe...
10/27/2024

🧸✨ Bear-y exciting news—it’s International Teddy Bear Day! ✨🧸

Celebrate with your very own New Museum teddy bear! Designed for our 2016 exhibition “The Keeper,” this cuddly companion pays homage to Ydessa Hendeles’s heartwarming "Partners (The Teddy Bear Project)."

🐻💖 Bring home a piece of art history and snuggle up to creativity!

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New Art, New Ideas

The New Museum is the only museum in New York City exclusively devoted to contemporary art. Found­ed in 1977, the New Museum is a center for exhibitions, information, and documentation about living art­ists from around the world. From its beginnings as a one-room office on Hudson Street to the inauguration of its first freestanding building on the Bowery designed by SANAA in 2007, the New Museum continues to be a place of experimentation.