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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Photo: Dario Calmese

Winter 2024–25 Arts Guide

A pair of monumental installations highlight the arts calendar, led by the Shed’s restaging of Luna Luna, a 1980s amusement park featuring works by Basquiat and other notable New York artists. Even more NYC-centric, a giant sculpture of a pigeon has descended on the High Line, where it will remain for a couple of years. Elsewhere, there’s an array of dance seasons, centennial celebrations and landmark exhibitions, including one on Asian American magazines from the Generation X era.

VISIT EXHIBITIONS IN NYC THIS WINTER

A large sculpture of a pigeon sits on a pedestal in an urban plaza surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and lush green trees. The sky above is clear and blue.
Oct 17, 2024 - Ongoing
Outdoor Art Spaces
Chelsea

Dinosaur

The fourth commission for the High Line Plinth is a hand-painted pigeon.

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A painting
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Museums & Galleries
Upper East Side

Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930

Works representing this early 20th century movement take over the Guggenheim.

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Museums & Galleries
Chinatown

Magazine Fever

Delve into the multicultural world of zines from the 1980s and ’90s at the Museum of Chinese in America.

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A room with ornate wood paneling and parquet flooring features vibrant, abstract furniture. A pink chair and green seating flank a large window. A glass-topped table and curvy green divider complete the artistic decor.
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Museums & Galleries
Upper East Side

Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial

Explore how the concept of home differs according to experience, context and who is looking for it.

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Black and white photo of an art gallery wall displaying six framed paintings. The artwork includes portraits and landscapes, evenly spaced in a minimalist, well-lit room with a smooth floor and plain walls.
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Museums & Galleries
Midtown West

Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern

The contributions of one of MoMA’s founders is the subject of this exhibit.

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A row of busts depicting Nefertiti, each in different shades of color, displayed on wooden shelves against a light background. The sculptures are aligned in a visually appealing pattern showing varying hues from light to dark.
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Museums & Galleries
Upper East Side

Flight into Egypt: Black Artists and Ancient Egypt, 1876–Now

Head to The Met Fifth Avenue to see ancient Egypt’s influence on Black artists, writers and cultural figures.

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A colorful carnival swing ride with vibrant designs and bright lights. Empty swings hang from the top, and the background is filled with lively patterns and shapes. The scene is illuminated, giving a festive atmosphere.
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Attractions & Tours
Hudson Yards

Luna Luna

Rediscover iconic works of art from this long-lost carnival, including a Ferris wheel by Jean Michel Basquiat.

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An open notebook with a blue cover rests on a dark surface. The left page is blank except for printed text, while the right page is filled with handwritten notes in cursive.
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Museums & Galleries
Midtown East

Franz Kafka

This collection of materials from the Bodleian Libraries traces the author’s enduring influence.

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Museums & Galleries
Upper West Side

Fred W. McDarrah: Pride and Protest

Explore 60 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy through McDarrah’s lens.

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A colorful graffiti artwork depicts a subway train with vibrant tags and murals on a torn piece of paper. The train runs past a building and trees under a sunset sky. The phrase "Well back to work" is scrawled above the scene.
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Museums & Galleries
Upper East Side

Above Ground

Explore this showcase of graffiti's evolution over the past 50 years at the Museum of the City of New York.

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A modern art gallery featuring large black and white abstract wall paintings with bold, sweeping curves. Two digital screens are mounted on the central wall. A simple white bench sits on the gray polished floor, beneath a bright grid ceiling.
Feb 8, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025
Museums & Galleries
Meatpacking District

Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night

This wide-ranging installation makes use of the artist’s native ASL and written English.

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People walk beneath a series of orange fabric gates in an outdoor art installation. The scene is set in a park with towering buildings in the background, and a pond partly covered with ice is visible.
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Museums & Galleries
Hudson Yards

Christo and Jeanne-Claude: The Gates and Unrealized Projects for New York City

Mark the 20th anniversary of The Gates, and learn more about the artists who created them.

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Orchid from New York Botanical Garden
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Parks & Gardens
Fordham

Orchid Show

Each year, thousands of brilliant blooms fill the Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.

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A modern museum exhibit features colorful, eclectic furniture pieces arranged on a platform, set against a dark wall. A large text display, "BREAKING THE MOULD: BRIGHTON MUSEUM AT 200," is visible on a white panel nearby.
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Museums & Galleries
Prospect Heights

Breaking the Mold: Brooklyn Museum at 200

In this piece of their bicentennial, the Brooklyn Museum explores its own history and future.

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A scroll depicting Hebrew text with ornate illustrations. The design includes arches, floral decorations, and figures in traditional attire. The scroll is adorned with various colors and intricate details.
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Museums & Galleries
Upper East Side

The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Explore the impact of Queen Esther’s time during the age of Rembrandt.

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SEE PERFORMING ARTS IN NYC THIS WINTER

Dancers on stage perform an urban dance mixed with martial arts
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Performing Arts
Chelsea

Joyce Theater Fall/Winter 2024–2025 Season

The Joyce’s season features a range of performances on the Chelsea stage.

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Four dancers perform on stage in colorful sequin outfits. The central dancer, in a sparkly costume and hat, strikes a lively pose. The background features vibrant, abstract designs in blue and green with a dark backdrop.
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Performing Arts
Midtown West

New York City Center Winter/Spring 2025 Season

See exciting dance and musical theater performances on City Center’s stage.

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Performing Arts
Upper West Side

NYC Ballet Winter 2025 Season

Enjoy world premieres from Peck and Ratmansky, ballets from Balanchine and Robbins, and Swan Lake.

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The Official App of the Winter 2024–25 Arts Guide

The Official App of the Winter 2024–25 Arts Guide

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