School’s (almost) out for summer, which means it’s time to immerse yourself in New York City’s rich art scene that is full of new things to explore.
Here are a few things in the city’s art scene that you won’t want to miss this summer.
Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry
American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park W
On display through Jan. 5, 2025
To continue the celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary in NYC, the American Museum of Natural History has unveiled its latest exhibition based on hip-hop’s cultural influence through custom jewelry. The exhibition features large, bold pieces worn by artists such as A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj, The Notorious B.I.G., Bad Bunny and many more. Exhibition is included in museum entry.
The MET & Me
68 Jay Street Bar, DUMBO
On display through June 14
This new exhibition highlights a local artist’s interpretation of famous pieces at the MET. As a student in the New York Studio School (NYSS), Suzanne Scott drew every Friday with her classmates at the MET for four hours each time, exploring a different section of the MET each time. The drawings on display are a selection of 26 works created over the course of two and a half years. The bar is open every day at 3 p.m. This show is not affiliated with The Metropolitan Museum or The NYSS.
Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project
The Fountain House Gallery and Studio, Governors Island
On display May 17 through Aug. 11
Created by Alyson Vega, “Meditations on Medication: The Pill Bottle Project” is a conversation around medication, routine, recycling, plastic waste, insurance, and accessibility. The installation is created entirely of empty orange pill bottles that were collected or donated to Vega for this project and represent artists living with mental illness.
Photoville NYC
Several locations throughout the city
On display June 1-16
It’s back! Photoville NYC is returning with over 85 free outdoor photography exhibits throughout the Big Apple. Among this year’s exhibitions include Ernst Coppejans documenting the lives of homeless LGBTQIA+ youth in NYC, a pictorial encyclopedia of NYC theater since 1979 by Sara Krulwich, a collection of some of the last photos and videos shared by journalists in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel that have been killed covering the war and a multimedia installation celebrating the one-hundred-year history of WNYC. Be sure to check out photoville.nyc to find the full lineup – will you be able to see them all?
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm
The Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
On display through Aug. 18
Transport yourself back in time to the throws of Beatlemania at this photo exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. Taken by McCartney himself, the photos document the rise of The Beatles as he navigated stardom and the Beatles’ first US tour throughout the early 1960s, including behind the scenes moments with his bandmates that you may not have seen before.
Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing
The City Reliquary Museum, 370 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn
On display through Jan. 12, 2025
Tattooing in itself is an art form that has undergone all sorts of transformations over the years. Created in partnership with the City Reliquary Museum and Daredevil Tattoo, “Liberty the Tattooed Lady: The Great Bartholdi Statue as Depicted in Tattooing” is a display of vintage tattoo art, many of which have not been seen in public before, with a particular focus on how American tattoo artists embraced the Statue of Liberty for several years.
Hot Dog in the City
Times Square, Broadway & 46th Street
On display through June 13
Something about a giant hot dog in Times Square just feels right. Created by conceptual artists Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, “Hot Dog in the City” was the result of the duo’s brainstorm to find the perfect symbol for an art piece in Times Square. The world’s largest hot dog shoots out confetti once a day while the exhibit lasts, at least it won’t stain your clothes like ketchup or mustard!
Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion
The Met Fifth Avenue, Gallery 899
On display through Sept. 2
Created by the Costume Institute, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” embodies the extraordinary. The exhibition showcases 220 garments and accessories spanning four centuries, all of which are inspired by the natural world. The exhibit is fully immersive, including video animations, soundscapes, and smells. Museum visitors must join the virtual queue if they wish to check out the exhibit.
INTER_
415 Broadway
Ongoing
INTER_ has made a name for itself in NYC with a fully immersive art experience like no other. The experience is currently ramping up for a new exhibit this summer, but in the meantime you can check out INTER_’s installations and digital creations in a multi-sensory environment.
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