In 1996, the activist artist found inspiration at two of his favorite museums. The discussion that followed, with a Times critic, revealed a man of his generation, whose art is as timely as ever. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “museums”
Natural History Museum Union Files Complaint Over Coronavirus App
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
The app would have asked employees to report if they had a fever and any new symptoms each day. Some see it as an invasion of privacy. Source: New York Times
Whitney Cancels Show That Included Works Bought at Fund-Raisers
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
Black artists objected after they discovered their work had been acquired by the museum through discounted sales meant to benefit charities. Source: New York Times
Is New York’s Arts Diversity Plan Working? It’s Hard to Tell
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2020
While the CreateNYC program increased funding for smaller neighborhood arts organizations, it never required institutions to disclose the demographic data that would help measure progress. Source: New York Times
The Met Is Reopening: Grab Your Timed Ticket and View Jacob Lawrence
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2020
With fewer people and more protocols, the country’s largest museum is ready to welcome visitors again. Source: New York Times
The Hottest Commodity in Pandemic New York? Fresh Air
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2020
The skyscrapers are empty, and the streets and parks are full. Here’s how the city is reinventing itself. Source: New York Times
Dia Beacon Reopens With a Sonic Boom
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
The D.J. Carl Craig’s basement “club” shows the affinity between minimal art and techno music. It’s an after-party for the Covid age, minus the sweat. Source: New York Times
Two N.Y.C. Museums Announce Reopenings
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
The Brooklyn Museum and El Museo del Barrio will reopen to the public on Sept. 12. Source: New York Times
Guggenheim Approves Diversity Plan After Staff Complaints of Racism
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2020
An expansive effort comes as the museum faces a deficit of $15 million. Source: New York Times
Tribute in Lights Will Shine After All, Officials Say
By Gotham Rex on August 15, 2020
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum had said the display would have to be canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
Museums and Other New York Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
Cuomo: NYC Museums, Other Cultural Institutions Can Open Aug. 24
By Gotham Rex on August 14, 2020
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that museums would be allowed to open at 25 percent capacity and with timed ticketing in place. Source: New York Times
American Museum of Natural History Announces September Reopening
By Gotham Rex on July 30, 2020
The museum said it is planning to reopen on Sept. 9, pending permission from state and city officials. Source: New York Times
Met Museum Acquires Two Sculptures by Wangechi Mutu
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2020
The new additions are from the series that is on display on the museum’s Fifth Avenue facade. Source: New York Times
At Magazzino, Social Distancing Devices Vibrate. So Does the Art.
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2020
A Hudson Valley oasis of Italian art debuts eight up-and-coming artists — and new wearable safety tech — upon its reopening. Source: New York Times