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Week of 04/30/2023–05/06/2023

We’re excited to welcome neighbors and friends with FREE admission to the New Museum on Community Day! Come for a day of creativity and exploration, featuring artmaking activities led by NEW INC member… Workshops Community Day Saturday 05/06/2023 12PM-5PM
The Onassis Foundation presents a newly commissioned collection of new short films at the New Museum. This screening is part of its city-wide, multi-venue celebration “Archive of Desire”: A Festival… Screenings Screening | Archive of Desire: Visual Cavafy Saturday 05/06/2023 11AM-6PM
The Onassis Foundation presents a newly commissioned collection of new short films at the New Museum. This screening is part of its city-wide, multi-venue celebration “Archive of Desire”: A Festival… Screenings Screening | Archive of Desire: Visual Cavafy Friday 05/05/2023 11AM-6PM
The Onassis Foundation will premiere a newly commissioned collection of new short films at the New Museum. This screening is part of its city-wide, multi-venue celebration, “Archive of Desire”: A Festival… Screenings Theatrical Premiere and Q+A | Archive of Desire: Visual Cavafy Thursday 05/04/2023 6:30PM-8PM

Week of 04/23/2023–04/29/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 04/30/2023 12PM-5PM
Gain insight into the artwork of Wangechi Mutu, including her work in painting, collage, drawing, sculpture, film, and performance. We invite you to deepen your understanding of Mutu’s practice with… Tours Curator-led Tour of “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” Friday 04/28/2023 12PM
Calling all teachers and educators! The New Museum invites you to a discussion on materiality, context, joining, and making with artist Nari Ward. After the conversation, educators will be invited to experiment… Workshops Educators Workshop: Joinin’ with Nari Ward Wednesday 04/26/2023 4PM-6PM

Week of 04/16/2023–04/22/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 04/23/2023 12PM-5PM
We invite you to a book launch and celebratory conversation on Hilma af Klint: Tree of Knowledge (David Zwirner Books, 2023) and Hilma af Klint: A Biography (University of Chicago, 2022) at the New Museum.… Conversations Book Launch: Hilma af Klint Thursday 04/20/2023 6:30PM-8PM

Week of 04/09/2023–04/15/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 04/16/2023 12PM-5PM
Come together with fellow visitors for close looking and conversation focused on “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” the most complete survey of Mutu’s work to date. During this live, forty-five-minute… Tours Live Virtual Tour: “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” Wednesday 04/12/2023 2PM

Week of 04/02/2023–04/08/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 04/09/2023 12PM-5PM

Week of 03/26/2023–04/01/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 04/02/2023 12PM-5PM
“I always feel like the margins tell you more than the center of the page ever could.” —Marcia Tucker, Museum Founder Out of Bounds is a series of gallery-based talks, readings, performances,… Conversations Out of Bounds: Makalé Faber Cullen on “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined”… Saturday 04/01/2023 12PM-1PM
Artificial Intelligence (AI), consciousness, and human subjectivity will be explored in two new books launching at an event hosted by the Museum’s digital art affiliate Rhizome, featuring performative… Conversations Book Launch: Rhizome Presents “Air Age Blueprint” and “The… Thursday 03/30/2023 6:30PM-8:30PM

Week of 03/19/2023–03/25/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 03/26/2023 12PM-5PM

Week of 03/12/2023–03/18/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 03/19/2023 12PM-5PM
Bring your family to the New Museum on Saturday, March 18 to experience Wangechi Mutu’s museum-takeover, “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined.” Connect with each other while participating in activities… Workshops Family Day Saturday 03/18/2023 10AM-12PM
This program has reached capacity! Our next curator-led tour takes place Friday, April 28. You may purchase tickets for that date, here. Gain insight into the artwork of Wangechi Mutu, including her… Tours Curator-led Tour of “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” Friday 03/17/2023 3PM
Come together with fellow visitors for close looking and conversation focused on “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” the most complete survey of Mutu’s work to date. During this live, forty-five-minute… Tours Live Virtual Tour: “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined” Tuesday 03/14/2023 2PM

Week of 03/05/2023–03/11/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 03/12/2023 12PM-5PM
Please join us for a book launch and celebratory conversation on Para Psychics, a new publication on Kerstin Brätsch’s work. Join Massimiliano Gioni, Edlis Neeson Artistic Director, who will moderate… Conversations Book Launch: “Para Psychics” Thursday 03/09/2023 6:30PM-8PM

Week of 02/26/2023–03/04/2023

As part of the exhibition “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” New Museum will present the artist’s films Amazing Grace (2005), Eat Cake (2012), The End of eating Everything (2013), and My Cave Call (2021)… Screenings Sunday Screenings: Wangechi Mutu Sunday 03/05/2023 12PM-5PM
In conjunction with the opening of “Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined,” the New Museum invites you to enter the world of critically-acclaimed contemporary artist Wangechi Mutu with a night of the… Screenings Screening: Wangechi Mutu Thursday 03/02/2023 6:30PM-8PM

Week of 01/29/2023–02/04/2023

In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Sunday 02/05/2023 3PM-6PM
In celebration of the final weekend of “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces” (closing February 5), the artist and his musical collaborators, The Black Monks, will perform a series… Theaster Gates and The Black Monks Sunday 02/05/2023 11AM-3PM
NOTE: Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled. If you purchased a ticket to this event, your order has been refunded. If you have questions about your ticket, please… Conversations Theaster Gates in Conversation with Saidiya Hartman Saturday 02/04/2023 4PM-5:30PM
In celebration of the final weekend of “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces” (closing February 5), the artist and his musical collaborators, The Black Monks, will perform a series… Theaster Gates and The Black Monks Saturday 02/04/2023 11AM-6PM
In celebration of the final weekend of “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces” (closing February 5), the artist and his musical collaborators, The Black Monks, will perform a series… Theaster Gates and The Black Monks Friday 02/03/2023 11AM-4PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Thursday 02/02/2023 11AM-4PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Wednesday 02/01/2023 11AM-4PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Tuesday 01/31/2023 11AM-4PM

Week of 01/22/2023–01/28/2023

In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Sunday 01/29/2023 1PM-4PM
As part of the exhibition “Screens Series: Zahy Guajajara,” the New Museum will present the artist’s film Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) (2022) in the New Museum Theater on select Sundays. Screenings… Screenings Screening: Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) Sunday 01/29/2023 12PM-5PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 01/28/2023 1PM-4PM
In conjunction with “The Shadow of Spring,” artists Vivian Caccuri and Miles Greenberg will each discuss their practices, processes, and collaborative work for the exhibition, in conversation with… Gallery Talk Body as Vessel: Vivian Caccuri and Miles Greenberg on “The… Thursday 01/26/2023 6:30PM

Week of 01/15/2023–01/21/2023

As part of the exhibition “Screens Series: Zahy Guajajara,” the New Museum will present the artist’s film Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) (2022) in the New Museum Theater on select Sundays. Screenings… Screenings Screening: Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) Sunday 01/22/2023 12PM-5PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 01/21/2023 1PM-4PM
“I always feel like the margins tell you more than the center of the page ever could.” —Marcia Tucker, Museum Founder Out of Bounds is a new series of gallery-based talks, readings, performances,… Gallery Talk Out of Bounds: Zakiya Collier on “Theaster Gates: Young Lords… Saturday 01/21/2023 12PM
Presented in conjunction with “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces,” this conversation will explore Theaster Gates’s interdisciplinary practice. Join scholars and curators, Jessica Bell… Conversations Resurrections: Theaster Gates Thursday 01/19/2023 6:30PM

Week of 01/08/2023–01/14/2023

As part of the exhibition “Screens Series: Zahy Guajajara,” the New Museum will present the artist’s film Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) (2022) in the New Museum Theater on select Sundays. Screenings… Screenings Screening: Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) Sunday 01/15/2023 12PM-5PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 01/14/2023 1PM-4PM
Come together with fellow visitors for close looking and conversation focused on “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces.” During this live, forty-five-minute Zoom tour led by Teaching Fellow… Tours Live Virtual Tour: “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces” Thursday 01/12/2023 12PM

Week of 01/01/2023–01/07/2023

As part of the exhibition “Screens Series: Zahy Guajajara,” the New Museum will present the artist’s film Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) (2022) in the New Museum Theater on select Sundays. Screenings… Screenings Screening: Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) Sunday 01/08/2023 12PM-5PM
In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 01/07/2023 1PM-4PM

Week of 12/25/2022–12/31/2022

In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 12/31/2022 1PM-4PM
Coat Drive November 15–December 31, 2022 The New Museum is excited to once again participate in an annual coat drive benefiting our neighbors at The Bowery Mission. Bring your new or gently-worn… Bowery Mission Winter Coat Drive Saturday 12/31/2022 11AM

Week of 12/11/2022–12/17/2022

In celebration of “Theaster Gates: Young Lord and Their Traces,” musician Shedrick Mitchell will activate the organ featured in A Heavenly Chord (2022) on select Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4 p.m. For… Performances “A Heavenly Chord”—Organ Activations with Shedrick Mitchell… Saturday 12/17/2022 1PM-4PM
Come together with fellow visitors for close looking and conversation focused on “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces.” During this live, forty-five-minute Zoom tour led by Teaching Fellow… Tours Live Virtual Tour: “Theaster Gates: Young Lords and Their Traces” Wednesday 12/14/2022 2PM

Week of 12/04/2022–12/10/2022

As part of the exhibition “Screens Series: Zahy Guajajara,” the New Museum will present the artist’s film Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) (2022) in the New Museum Theater on select Sundays. Screenings… Screenings Screening: Karaiw a’e wà (The Civilized) Sunday 12/11/2022 12PM-5PM

Upcoming Events

Event Downtown Artists: Neighborhood Tour 11/16 11AM
Event Downtown Artists: Neighborhood Tour 11/23 11AM
Event Open Studios | NEW INC Workshares 11/21 7PM
Event Live Virtual Workshop: Reflections on Aging, Waiting, and Embodiment 11/19 3PM
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