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The Shed

A stage photo shows two actors in The Brothers Size, one in a gray work shirt standing with eyes closed in the foreground and another in a blue shirt standing behind him with his hand to his chest.

Review: ‘The Brothers Size’ Sings a Powerful Song of Family and Freedom

Right off, Tarell Alvin McCraney draws the ancient distinction between the vita activa and the vita contemplativa: the active versus contemplative life.
By David Cote
The Armory Show 2025 Preview

Observer’s Top Five Pieces Not to Miss at the 2025 Armory Show

This year, the art isn't bad at all—in fact, there's a lot to love.
By Dan Duray
A dark dining room installation is filled with hanging red, yellow, orange and blue balloons and curly ribbons suspended from the ceiling, while a long table below is set with elaborate food displays and glowing glassware as a group of people in casual clothes observe the scene.

Review: Trust the Darkness, But Follow the Light in Spooky ‘Viola’s Room’

Conceived and directed by Punchdrunk's chief wizard Felix Barrett, Viola’s Room is an audio-guided indoor son et lumière.
By David Cote
A colorful art installation at an art fair booth featuring four green, muscular Hulk-like sculptures combined with musical instruments and inflatable elements. Each figure is placed on a wooden platform against a backdrop of abstract, multicolored splashes and polka dot patterns on white walls. The central figure incorporates large brass horns, resembling a marching band tuba ensemble. The setting is a modern, glass-walled exhibition hall with high ceilings and natural light.

The Five Pieces You Should Absolutely Make Time for at Frieze New York

By Dan Duray

Theater Fall Preview: Women Are Taking Charge, On Broadway And Off

By David Cote

Review: Volunteers In A Drug Trial Just Say Yes In ‘The Effect’

By David Cote

The Most Influential People in the Art World Today

By Dan Duray, Farah Abdessamad, Christa Terry and The Editors
Three women in a collage

Cultural Comings and Goings: The Shed’s New CEO and More

By Christa Terry

The Shed’s ‘KAGAMI’ Gave Us Enchantment Without Empathy

By Renée Reizman

This Weekend Is All About Frieze New York and the Rebirth of the Art Fair

By Farah Abdessamad

This Week in Upcoming Art Fairs in NYC You Won’t Want to Miss

By Erin Taylor

Tomás Saraceno and the Spider Experience at The Shed

By Emilie Murphy

A Star Among the Stars, Cecily Strong Searches for Intelligent Life

By David Cote
Conductor Teodor Currentzis leads a fiery 'Requiem' at The Shed.

Conductor Teodor Currentzis Rocks the ‘Requiem’ in a Shattering NYC Debut

By James Jorden

Why a Protest by Artists at the Shed Went Almost Unnoticed

By Paddy Johnson

The Shed Plans to Be the ‘Museum of the Future’—Is This the Future We Want?

By Paddy Johnson

Arts Power 50: The Changemakers Shaping the Art World in 2019

By Paddy Johnson, Mary von Aue, Juliet Helmke, Sissi Cao and Helen Holmes

Is There a Point to the Vessel If You’re Not There for the Selfie?

By Scott Indrisek

The 10 Must-See Art Exhibitions of Spring 2019

By Scott Indrisek
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