New Museum
The New Museum is located at 235 Bowery, New York, NY. The museum was founded in 1977 by Marcia Tucker. It is dedicated to contemporary art and is known for showcasing emerging artists and new art practices. The museum is housed in a striking building designed by the architectural firm SANAA, featuring a stack of offset rectangular boxes. Notable exhibitions have included “Chris Ofili: Night and Day,” “Trigger: Gender as a Tool and a Weapon” and “Here and Elsewhere,” which focuses on contemporary art from the Arab world. The New Museum also offers educational programs, artist residencies and public events, providing a dynamic platform for contemporary art and ideas. Read more about Museums.