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Week of 02/14/2016–02/20/2016

On Sunday, February 21 from 2 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to participate in an exchange event in conjunction with Pia Camil’s exhibition for the New Museum, “A Pot for a Latch.” On this day,… “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” Exchange Day Sunday 02/21/2016 2PM-4PM
Staring Back at the Sun: Video Art from Israel is a two-day symposium curated by Artis and produced in partnership with the New Museum. Day 1: 1970–97 Day 2: 1997–2012 Video, possibly more than… Screenings Staring Back at the Sun: Video Art from Israel, Day 2: 1997–2012 Sunday 02/21/2016 1PM-6PM
Staring Back at the Sun: Video Art from Israel is a two-day symposium curated by Artis and produced in partnership with the New Museum. Day 1: 1970–97 Day 2: 1997–2012 Video, possibly more than… Screenings Staring Back at the Sun: Video Art from Israel, Day 1: 1970–97 Saturday 02/20/2016 1PM-6PM
Watch the livestream for this event starting at 7 PM ⟶ Extensive new kinds of cultural archives have taken shape in recent years on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Social media… Conversations Who Owns Digital Social Memory? Thursday 02/18/2016 7PM
The concept of “the gift” was a central source of inspiration for Pia Camil’s new installation in her exhibition “A Pot for a Latch.” As described in Marcel Mauss’s anthropological text… Tours New Perspectives Tour of “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch”:… Wednesday 02/17/2016 3PM
Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Anri Sala’s Intervista (Finding the Words) (1998) and Nocturnes (1999) will be screened in the New Museum Theater in conjunction with “Anri Sala: Answer Me.” Intervista… Screenings “Anri Sala: Answer Me” Related Screenings Wednesday 02/17/2016 11AM-6PM

Week of 02/07/2016–02/13/2016

Join a New Museum docent and an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for a tour of our current exhibitions. Students of ASL are welcome. ASL tours are free with Museum admission. Due to limited capacity,… Tours American Sign Language (ASL) Tour Sunday 02/14/2016 3PM
When Jasper Johns said, “Take something. Do something to it. Do something else to it,” he might not have meant “Cut jeans into shorts.” Art and fashion, however, have long crossed paths, and their… Conversations Cheryl Donegan: Refashioning the Readymade Thursday 02/11/2016 7PM
Outside the Box talks are free with paid gallery admission. Join performer and scholar Tracie Morris for a special Outside the Box presentation on “Anri Sala: Answer Me.” In this performance-lecture,… Tours Outside the Box Gallery Talks: Tracie Morris on “Anri Sala:… Thursday 02/11/2016 3:30PM
The concept of “the gift” was a central source of inspiration for Pia Camil’s new installation in her exhibition “A Pot for a Latch.” As described in Marcel Mauss’s anthropological text… Tours New Perspectives Tour of “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch”:… Wednesday 02/10/2016 3PM
Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Anri Sala’s Intervista (Finding the Words) (1998) and Nocturnes (1999) will be screened in the New Museum Theater in conjunction with “Anri Sala: Answer Me.” Intervista… Screenings “Anri Sala: Answer Me” Related Screenings Wednesday 02/10/2016 11AM-6PM

Week of 01/31/2016–02/06/2016

On Sunday, February 7 from 2 to 4 p.m., the public is invited to participate in an exchange event in conjunction with Pia Camil’s exhibition for the New Museum, “A Pot for a Latch.” On this day,… “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” Exchange Day Sunday 02/07/2016 2PM-4PM
Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Anri Sala: Answer Me,” on view from February 3 to April 10, 2016. Highlighting Sala’s continuing interest in how sound and… First Saturday for Families: How to See a Song Saturday 02/06/2016 10AM-12PM
Watch the livestreamed event here → Join us for a special conversation between Anri Sala, one of the most esteemed artists of his generation, and Massimiliano Gioni, Artistic Director of the New Museum.… Conversations Anri Sala in Conversation with Massimiliano Gioni Thursday 02/04/2016 7PM
The concept of “the gift” was a central source of inspiration for Pia Camil’s new installation in her exhibition “A Pot for a Latch.” As described in Marcel Mauss’s anthropological text… Tours New Perspectives Tour of “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch”:… Wednesday 02/03/2016 3PM
Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Anri Sala’s Intervista (Finding the Words) (1998) and Nocturnes (1999) will be screened in the New Museum Theater in conjunction with “Anri Sala: Answer Me.” Intervista… Screenings “Anri Sala: Answer Me” Related Screenings Wednesday 02/03/2016 11AM-6PM
Join the New Museum and the curatorial team for the opening reception for “Anri Sala: Answer Me” before it opens to the public. “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” and “Cheryl Donegan: Scenes + Commercials”… Deluxe Members & Above Membership Opening Reception for “Anri Sala: Answer Me” Tuesday 02/02/2016 8PM
Join the New Museum and the curatorial team for the VIP Preview of “Anri Sala: Answer Me” before it opens to the public. “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” and “Cheryl Donegan: Scenes + Commercials”… Premium Members & Above Membership VIP Preview of “Anri Sala: Answer Me” Tuesday 02/02/2016 7PM

Week of 01/24/2016–01/30/2016

Watch the livestreamed event here → This event is sold out. You may add your name to the standby list in person only, beginning at 11 a.m. on the day of the event. We will be seating those on the standby… Conversations Open Score: Art and Technology 2016 Saturday 01/30/2016 4PM-6PM
Watch the livestreamed event here → This event is sold out. You may add your name to the standby list in person only, beginning at 11 a.m. on the day of the event. We will be seating those on the standby… Conversations Open Score: Art and Technology 2016 Saturday 01/30/2016 2PM-4PM
Join Lisa Phillips, Toby Devan Lewis Director; Massimiliano Gioni, Artistic Director; New Museum curators; and artists for the Museum’s annual thank you luncheon at the Midtown favorite Michael’s.… Producers Council Members & Above Membership Annual Producers Council Luncheon with the Director Friday 01/29/2016 12:30PM

Week of 01/10/2016–01/16/2016

Architecture tours are led by New Museum docents and focus on the Museum’s building, which was designed by the architectural firm SANAA. Architecture tours are free with Museum admission. No pre-registration… Tours Architecture Tour Sunday 01/17/2016 3PM-3PM
This event occurs off-site at Martha Graham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St., Floor 11, Manhattan. Tickets can be purchased at the Martha Graham Studio Theater with cash only. Organized as part of the… Performances Michael Kliën, Excavation Site: Martha Graham U.S.A. Saturday 01/16/2016 3PM-7PM

Week of 01/03/2016–01/09/2016

Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D Season: PERSONA. Working within a pop-up repertory theater model, X-ID REP… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio: Archiving Rehearsal-Based Research… Saturday 01/09/2016 2PM-6PM
Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D Season: PERSONA. Working within a pop-up repertory theater model, X-ID REP… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio: Archiving Rehearsal-Based Research… Friday 01/08/2016 2PM-6PM
Organized in conjunction with “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Outside the Box offers a roster of gallery-based talks given by a variety of guest speakers over the course of a season. In this series,… Tours “Outside the Box” Gallery Talks: Bartholomew Ryan on “Jim… Thursday 01/07/2016 3:30PM
Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D Season: PERSONA. Working within a pop-up repertory theater model, X-ID REP… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio: Archiving Rehearsal-Based Research… Thursday 01/07/2016 2PM-6PM
Don’t miss the exhibition that the New York Times has described as “a mind-blowing show”! Join us for a special Members-only last-chance private viewing of “Jim Shaw: The End is Here” before… Standard Members & Above Membership Members Evening Hours Wednesday 01/06/2016 6PM-8PM

Week of 12/27/2015–01/02/2016

Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Barbara Rossi: Poor Traits,” which is closing on January 3. “Poor Traits” presents a selection of Rossi’s enigmatic graphite… First Saturday for Families: Unfamiliar Faces Saturday 01/02/2016 10AM-12PM

Week of 12/13/2015–12/19/2015

Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015 R&D Season: PERSONA. During open studio hours for X-ID REP, visitors are invited… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Niegel… Sunday 12/20/2015 11AM-6PM
On Thursday, December 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., the public is invited to participate in an exchange event in conjunction with Pia Camil’s forthcoming New Museum exhibition, “A Pot for a Latch.” For… “Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” Exchange Day Thursday 12/17/2015 5PM-9PM
Few sectors of the contemporary art market have changed as radically or surprisingly in recent years as ceramics.Join Richard Flood, Director of Special Projects and Curator at Large, for a visit to the… Contemporary Council Members & Above Membership Studio Visit: Betty Woodman Tuesday 12/15/2015 6:30PM-8PM
On Monday, December 14, the participants of New Museum Seminars: (Temporary) Collections of Ideas will host a multipart public program featuring presentations by artists Jennifer Chan and Narcissister… Conversations PERSONA New Museum Seminars: (Temporary) Collections of Ideas… Monday 12/14/2015 7PM

Week of 12/06/2015–12/12/2015

Celebrating the release of a comprehensive catalogue on Wynne Greenwood’s work, copublished by the Cooley Gallery and the New Museum, this launch will echo the format of an album release party, in which… Performances Release Party: Wynne Greenwood and Friends Sunday 12/13/2015 3PM

Free architecture tours are led by New Museum docents and will focus on the Museum’s building, designed by the architectural firm SANAA. Due to limited capacity, preregistration by email to tours@newmuseum.org… Tours Architecture Tour Saturday 12/12/2015 3PM
Bringing together artists who work in film, stand-up comedy, and performance, “Can you take it from ‘Hey, Tracy…’” is a panel discussion that explores the potentiality of performing and disrupting… Performances “Can you take it from ‘Hey, Tracy…’” Saturday 12/12/2015 3PM
The New Museum is pleased to present an additional performance of “Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood” on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Temporary Arrangements” is a unique concert series… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood (9 PM Performance) Friday 12/11/2015 9PM
A 9 p.m. performance of “Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood” has been added. More information is available here. “Temporary Arrangements” is a unique concert series that invites artists to… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Wynne Greenwood (7 PM Performance) Friday 12/11/2015 7PM

Week of 11/29/2015–12/05/2015

Join us for a family workshop offered in conjunction with the exhibition “Jim Shaw: The End is Here,” the artist’s first New York survey exhibition, on view from October 7, 2015 to January 10, 2016.… First Saturdays for Families: I Spy with My Little Eye… Saturday 12/05/2015 10AM-12PM
Organized in conjunction with “Jim Shaw: The End is Here.” Outside the Box offers a roster of gallery-based talks given by a variety of guest speakers over the course of a season. In this series,… Tours “Outside the Box” Gallery Talks: John Miller on “Jim Shaw:… Thursday 12/03/2015 3:30PM
Join us for a special holiday shopping night in the New Museum Store, featuring double discounts, unique gifts, and the always popular small-batch Holiday Gift Memberships. Seasonal refreshments will be… Standard Members & Above Membership Members Holiday Shopping Night Wednesday 12/02/2015 6PM-8PM

Week of 11/22/2015–11/28/2015

Day Without Art (DWA) began on December 1, 1989, as the national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis. In 1997, Visual AIDS added the parentheses to highlight the proactive programming… Screenings Special Screening: RADIANT PRESENCE Sunday 11/29/2015 11AM-6PM
Day Without Art (DWA) began on December 1, 1989, as the national day of action and mourning in response to the AIDS crisis. In 1997, Visual AIDS added the parentheses to highlight the proactive programming… Screenings Special Screening: RADIANT PRESENCE Saturday 11/28/2015 11AM-6PM

Week of 11/15/2015–11/21/2015

November 20–22, 2015: Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Lileana Blain-Cruz Presented as part of X-ID REP, an open studio research project organized in conjunction with the New Museum’s Fall 2015… Performances X-ID REP Open Studio Rehearsals with Director Lileana… Sunday 11/22/2015 12PM-6PM
Organized by the Cincinnati-based nonprofit FotoFocus, the panel discussion “‘Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment,’ Twenty-Five Years Later” will commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of… Conversations “‘Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment,’ Twenty-Five… Thursday 11/19/2015 7PM
Join us for a screening of the documentary Iris in the Sky Room. Iris pairs the late director Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, a ninety-three-year-old fashion icon and outsize presence on the New York fashion… Standard Members & Above Membership Film Screening in the Sky Room: Iris Wednesday 11/18/2015 6:30PM

Week of 11/08/2015–11/14/2015

Panelists: Gary Carrion-Murayari, Jonah Freeman, Justin Lowe, and Kate Valk Moderator: Suzanne Snider This panel takes its cue from Jim Shaw’s interest in religion and belief systems in contemporary… Conversations Panel: “Truth Seekers and Hidden Worlds” Sunday 11/15/2015 3PM
Exploring the legacies of queer, feminist video production, “Hall Pass” brings together artists Cecilia Dougherty, Cheryl Dunye, and Tara Mateik to discuss their work and influences. The panel will… Performances Hall Pass Saturday 11/14/2015 3PM
The second in our “Temporary Arrangements” series, “Dad Band” is organized by Sacha Yanow. In “Dad Band,” Yanow covers and lip-synchs to some of her father’s favorite music from the 1950s… Performances Temporary Arrangement: Sacha Yanow Friday 11/13/2015 7PM
Join curator and scholar Lisa Stone and Natalie Bell, Assistant Curator at the New Museum, for a conversation about Barbara Rossi’s practice. Stone has been an ardent admirer of Rossi’s work for decades… Conversations Lisa Stone and Natalie Bell in Conversation Friday 11/13/2015 5PM

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