#new-museum

#new-museum

On the unseasonably warm afternoon, three shallow fountains on Governors Island were transformed by handwoven, antique carpets and pink, red, and purple crocheted canopies, setting the stage for Bahar Behbahani's Damask Rose: A Gathering.

Many critics praised the new building as 'a shot of rejuvenating playfulness' and 'brilliantly subtle,' while others noted it appeared rushed with visible flaws like packing tape on the staircase.

The New Museum Store has reopened and is now more than twice its previous size, featuring artist-collaboration pieces and unique products like bodega-themed charms and specialty chocolates.

The Lower East Side institution's OMA-designed, $82 million expansion debuted this week to mixed reviews, reflecting a range of opinions on its new look and functionality.

The New Museum has been growing in visitors, exhibitions, and activities, transforming the institution into a cultural laboratory with diverse engagements.