Dedicated to contemporary art and innovative media, this museum features a constantly changing array of exhibits so you will always find something new. Enjoy the gorgeous views from the roof.
Well curated shows with sometimes enormous pieces really set this gallery apart from others in the area. High quality.
James Franco had a show here once pretending to be Cindy Sherman. It was weird. Always a huge turn out of eclectic ppl.
The best place to see museum-quality gallery shows has perfected this high-end form. Shows such as “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse: L’Amour Fou” prove you don’t have to be MoMA to stage a blockbuster. Read more.
Now in a beautiful, light-flooded new loft, this venerable SoHo nonprofit has hosted vital shows and performances by artists from Adrian Piper to Laurie Anderson.
A unique venue in New York. Fairs, and art installations are neat, but hearing Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms or John Luther Adams’ Inuksuit in such a huge space is quite an experience...
Absolute must-see if you are interested in art, especially Donald Judd and minimalism. Book online, normally 2 week wait.
As the name suggests, the Earth Room is a room full of dirt. Rich, dark dirt, knee deep, housed in a 3600 square foot room in Soho, intriguing viewers for the past 30 years.
This work of art by Walter De Maria consists of 500 brass rods laid out in 5 parallel rows, creating a mesmerizing effect on its viewers. The Broken Kilometer has been here since 1979!
Cohan has a big presence in Shanghai, but his New York operation is every bit as formidable. His artists range from young wonders (Trenton Doyle Hancock) to the estates of old legends (Nam June Paik). Read more.
Celebrating a resurgence in analog instant photography, this new store sells Polaroid cameras, compatible film, accessories and books. It also features an exhibit of Polaroid photography. Read more.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.
Henry Clay Frick's former residence may have the densest collection of masterpieces in Manhattan, with works by Titian, Turner, and Vermeer, among others. Read more.
Portions of five medieval French cloisters were combined to create this treasure that is run by the Met. Make sure to visit the "unicorn tapestry," which made a guest appearance in "Harry Potter."
Created by composer La Monte Young and Marian Zazeela, "Dream House" transforms a TriBeCa loft floor into a trippy environment of strange lights and sounds.
Plan ahead and visit on the first Saturday of the month and enjoy Free Admission to the museum. We love the Egyptian collection and just stand in awe in The Great Hall.
Founded by Tara McPherson and Sean Leonard Cotton Candy Machine has quickly earned a reputation for hosting events for some of todays most influential contemporary artists:thecottoncandymachine.com Read more.
Super cool library of people's sketches. Get your own sketchbook for $28 and join the fun. Cheaper at $44 if you buy 2 sketchbooks.
The backyard area, which is adorned with interlocking wickerwork, a long slide, sculptures, and even a bar, doubles as a performance space. Also don't forget to check out their awesome bathrooms.
The contemporary art gallery showcases two exhibits a month and sells offbeat zines, posters, and books in its front-of-house shop.
Dustin Yellin's gallery space is worth visiting just for the building itself, a warehouse with vaulted ceilings and three floors of artist-in-residence studios. Lovely backyard too and a friendly dog.
