Art

Kent Monkman Reimagines Vermeer Through an Indigenous Lens in New Frick Collection Exhibition

By Ann Brown / July 14, 2026 /

The Frick Collection will bring together Old Master painting and contemporary Indigenous art this fall with a new exhibition by acclaimed Cree artist Kent Monkman, whose latest work reexamines the legacy of European colonialism through one of the museum’s most celebrated paintings. Opening Nov. 12 and running through Feb. 22, 2027, Kent Monkman: Officer and…

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Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns to Lincoln Center With World Premieres and Modern Dance Classics

By Ann Brown / July 12, 2026 /

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall with a three-week season featuring world premieres, company debuts and beloved works from one of modern dance’s most influential choreographers. Running Nov. 3-22 at the David H. Koch Theater, the 2026 engagement will showcase the company’s signature blend of classic…

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American Federation of Arts Honors Firelei Báez at 2026 Spring Luncheon Supporting Museum Exhibitions

By NEW YORK TREND / July 11, 2026 /

The American Federation of Arts (AFA) gathered artists, museum leaders, collectors and philanthropists for its annual Spring Luncheon, celebrating contemporary artist Firelei Báez while raising funds to expand access to art through traveling exhibitions and public programs. Held before more than 240 guests, the 2026 event highlighted the AFA’s longstanding mission of bringing museum-quality exhibitions…

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Caramoor’s New Tour Opens Lucie Rosen’s Wardrobe to the Public for the First Time in More Than 30 Years

By NEW YORK TREND / July 10, 2026 /

Fashion and history come together this summer at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, where visitors can step inside the elegant world of arts patron Lucie Rosen through a new guided tour showcasing her remarkable wardrobe. Running every Friday and Saturday through Sept. 5, the 2026 Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie’s Wardrobe offers…

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‘Mary Whyte: Salt of the Earth’ Exhibition Celebrates Everyday Americans Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary

By NEW YORK TREND / July 6, 2026 /

As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, a new exhibition at Charleston’s Gibbes Museum of Art is shining a spotlight on the ordinary people whose resilience and determination have shaped the nation’s story. Now on view through Sept. 27, Mary Whyte: Salt of the Earth features 26 large-scale watercolor portraits by acclaimed…

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Vilnius Unveils Powerful New Exhibition Honoring the Lost Great Synagogue and the City’s Jewish Heritage

By Ann Brown / July 2, 2026 /

The Lithuanian capital is shedding new light on a vital chapter of its history with the opening of Unearthing the Great Synagogue of Vilna, an exhibition that showcases remarkable archaeological discoveries from the site of one of Eastern Europe’s most significant Jewish landmarks. Opening May 19 at the Vilnius Gaon Museum of Jewish History and…

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Frick Collection Expands Free After-Hours Program With New Louis Vuitton Partnership

By Ann Brown / June 23, 2026 / Comments Off on Frick Collection Expands Free After-Hours Program With New Louis Vuitton Partnership

New Yorkers and visitors looking for a unique cultural experience can continue enjoying free evenings at one of the city’s most treasured museums thanks to a new partnership between The Frick Collection and Louis Vuitton. The museum announced that its popular monthly First Fridays program will continue through May 2027 under the new name “Louis…

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Utkarsh Ambudkar Blends Music, Animation, and Heart in New Project ‘Spaceman: A Love Story’

By Ann Brown / May 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Utkarsh Ambudkar Blends Music, Animation, and Heart in New Project ‘Spaceman: A Love Story’

Actor, rapper, and musician Utkarsh Ambudkar is taking audiences on an imaginative journey with the release of Spaceman: A Love Story, an ambitious new project that combines a full-length album with an animated short film. Released on April 3, the multimedia work showcases Ambudkar’s creative range, blending original music, science fiction storytelling, and visually striking…

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‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

By Ann Brown / May 20, 2026 / Comments Off on ‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History

A new dance-theater work is set to bring history, memory, and movement into powerful conversation. How Will I Remember This, the latest production from Reed Luplau, will make its world premiere in New York City, offering audiences a limited three-performance run that blends dance, music, and storytelling into an emotionally charged experience. Presented by REED…

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Guggenheim Names Patrick Rosal 2026 Poet-in-Residence, Expanding Its Vision of Art and Language

By Ann Brown / May 16, 2026 / Comments Off on Guggenheim Names Patrick Rosal 2026 Poet-in-Residence, Expanding Its Vision of Art and Language

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum has announced Patrick Rosal as its 2026 Poet-in-Residence, continuing a program that bridges the worlds of contemporary art and poetry while amplifying diverse creative voices. Now in its fifth year, the residency reflects the Guggenheim’s broader commitment to exploring abstraction beyond visual art, extending into language, sound, and lived experience.…

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