Your Ultimate NYC Fall Art Guide
The best shows to see this season, The Met’s John Galliano exhibition is nixed, and why your City Bike might run slower in certain neighborhoods.
As August came to a close, it brought with it a barrage of devastating losses in the arts and culture realm, leaving the industry feeling bereft and disoriented. However, artist Justin Blinde stepped up with a device that slows down electric City Bikes in less affluent neighborhoods, showcasing art activism in action. Eliana Perozo's report, co-published with Next City, sheds light on this transformative initiative.
Meanwhile, John Galliano withdrew his exhibition from The Met's Costume Institute amid a storm of criticism over his racist and antisemitic hate speech, including claims of admiration for Hitler, which landed him in jail in 2011. This outcome, while preferable to the 2023 Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld exhibition, raises questions about the Met's boundaries and values. Reflecting on the controversies, artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her mesmerizing kaleidoscopic works, passed away at 97 years old.
This September, New York City's art scene promises an intense lineup of exhibitions that cater to everyone's interests. Featured artists include Lee Krasner, Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein, and Constantin Brancusi, whose works will be displayed at The Met, the Whitney, and MoMA. Notable installations include Aziz Hazara: Coming Home at the SculptureCenter, which explores two decades of "leftovers" from the NATO occupation of Afghanistan, and Raise Your Voice: New York Activism at the Museum of the City of New York.
While blockbuster exhibitions take center stage, there are numerous other shows worth exploring. From artist-filmmaker Arthur Jafa's surveys of Black visual culture to photographer Taryn Simon's probing of American myths and institutions, the city's art world remains vibrant and diverse. Keep an eye out for these noteworthy events in September.
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