Beyond the Liberty festivities, the night includes a performance by Jonathan González titled magic hour-golden time, part of the prestigious Whitney Biennial 2026. While admission is free, tickets are required and capacity is limited. So be sure to book in advance at whitney.org.
The courtyard of MoMA PS1 in Queens was buzzing during Wednesday night's opening of Greater New York, now in its sixth edition. Our team shares first impressions from the expansive show, which included more than 50 New York City artists at the beginning of their careers.
It's hard to imagine today when we're constantly barraged with algorithm-selected content in the palm of our hands, but until the 1960s, the concept of turning on the TV and seeing images of Count Dracula one second and then the Vietnam War the next moment was incomprehensible. For the first time, people were seeing images of political assassinations, the oppression of protests and the carnage of war in their living rooms.
If you're into modern and contemporary American art, the Whitney Museum in New York is an absolute must-visit. Located right at the edge of the High Line in the Meatpacking District, the museum offers not only incredible exhibitions from well-known and emerging artists but also amazing views of the city from its rooftop terraces.