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From retrospectives to bold reinterpretations of abstraction and identity, New York’s museums present essential exhibitions for the spring and summer season. Discover must-see art exhibitions New York in 2025 on Artsper.
Brooklyn Museum – From March 15 to September 28, 2025
To mark its bicentennial, the Brooklyn Museum presents Breaking the Mold, a major exhibition spanning ancient to contemporary art. Showcasing the institution’s commitment to diversity, the show features exemplary works by Derrick Adams, Julie Mehretu, Robert Frank, Alex Katz, Joel Sternfeld, and Coco Fusco, alongside Indigenous artifacts and global contemporary pieces. It reflects the museum’s evolving role in shaping inclusive cultural narratives over 200 years.
MoMA – From March 9 to July 6, 2025
MoMA offers a focused look at Hilma af Klint’s botanical paintings, revealing a lesser-known yet pivotal aspect of her practice. Known for her early abstract works rooted in mysticism, af Klint also explored the natural world in delicate, symbol-rich floral compositions. This exhibition positions her spiritual interest in nature as a foundation for her visionary abstraction, contributing new perspectives to her legacy in modern art.
The Whitney Museum – From March 20 to August 17, 2025
The Whitney Museum redefines the concept of the sublime through the lens of contemporary American identity. Featuring artists such as Amy Sherald, Dawoud Bey, and others, the exhibition uses portraiture and emotionally charged imagery. It examines the intersections of race, history, and self-representation. This show reflects on how the sublime, once tied to the natural world, can now be found in personal and collective narratives.
The Frick Collection has officially reopened its historic Fifth Avenue mansion after a multi-year renovation. Home to masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Gainsborough, the Frick offers a rare and intimate viewing experience of Old Masters in an elegant domestic setting. Its return marks a major moment for New York’s cultural landscape this year.
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