Featured Events in New York in April 2024 (February Updated)

The Lion King Show is an exceptional event that takes place in the vibrant city of New York. Held at the renowned Minskoff Theatre, this show promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. From now on, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of The Lion King. Based on the 1994 Disney film and the original book by Roger and Erin, the musical won an Oscar for the song Can You Feel the Love Tonight. This remarkable production showcases the timeless tale of Simba, the young lion prince, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and courage. This visual feast successfully blends animals, puppets and real people seamlessly and is loved by audiences of all ages. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event, Trip.com offers a wide range of ticketing options. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the Minskoff Theatre and witness the magic unfold before your eyes. Whether you are a fan of the original animated film or a newcomer to the story, this show guarantees to leave you in awe.

Back to the Future the Musical is an extraordinary event taking place at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York. From now on, immerse yourself in this captivating experience. “Back to the Future: The Musical” is an extraordinary stage adaptation of the beloved 1985 sci-fi masterpiece “Back to the Future”. Transporting audiences through time, this captivating production follows the thrilling journey of Marty McFly. With the aid of a remarkable DeLorean time machine, invented by his ingenious friend, Marty ventures from the year 1985 to the enchanting era of 1955. Along this extraordinary odyssey, he encounters his own parents during their teenage years, facing the pivotal task of ensuring their destined love and unity, ultimately safeguarding his very existence in the future. Experience the awe-inspiring magic of the theater “Back to the Future: The Musical” Secure your tickets on Trip.com now for an unforgettable journey through time and witness the enthralling attractions that await.

DIMENSIONS OF SOUND - MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH SPACE AND TIME “The ear lies nearest to the human soul.” (Johann Gottfried Herder, „Kritische Wälder”, 1769 ) The House of Music, Hungary is a tree of life in the heart of Városliget, with a trunk, and a crown of golden leaves on slender branches. We are standing here by its roots, which provide the institution with its spiritual sustenance. The roots are entwined, like a labyrinth, and we walk among them. Our journey begins far back in time and space, back at the birth of music itself where we can grasp the roots of Hungarian folk music and European music. Progressing through the centuries, we will follow the development of music, discovering what a series of organised tones has meant to mankind, with the emphasis on Hungarians in the light—or sometimes the shadow—of Europe. Through the language of music, the exhibition speaks for itself: Everywhere we go, we hear music playing; the subject of the exhibition is music itself. Quoting Shakespeare, we might say, “Mark the music!” Mark not only the music coming from the headphones, but also the music around and within you. When you reach the end of the path, the modern day, many sounds will have been etched into your heart and mind: music to take home with you, the music of ancient times.

How do elephants “hear” with their feet? Use the 40,000 muscles in their trunks? Or reshape the forests and savannas they live in, creating an environment upon which many other species rely? The Secret World of Elephants reveals new science about both ancient and modern elephants, including elephants’ extraordinary minds and senses, why they’re essential to the health of their ecosystems, and inspiring efforts to overcome threats to their survival.

How do elephants “hear” with their feet? Use the 40,000 muscles in their trunks? Or reshape the forests and savannas they live in, creating an environment upon which many other species rely? The Secret World of Elephants reveals new science about both ancient and modern elephants, including elephants’ extraordinary minds and senses, why they’re essential to the health of their ecosystems, and inspiring efforts to overcome threats to their survival.

In the heart of New York City, the Richard Rodgers Theatre proudly presents the musical “Hamilton”. This highly anticipated event will captivate audiences from now on. Experience the captivating story of Hamilton, an extraordinary musical that delves into the life of a remarkable Founding Father. With an insatiable hunger for success and a relentless ambition, Hamilton defies all odds to leave an indelible mark on the new nation. From his humble beginnings as an orphan to becoming George Washington's trusted right-hand man, Hamilton's journey takes him from rebel to war hero. Amidst his rise to power, he becomes entangled in the first-ever sex scandal of the country, all while serving as the head of the Treasury and instilling faith in the American economy. Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating storytelling of this critically acclaimed musical. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this extraordinary musical “Hamilton” live on stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. Get your tickets now on Trip.com for an unforgettable journey into the world of Hamilton.

A large art project called Day's End now stands in the Hudson River near Pier 52. Created by David Hammond, it's made of slender steel pipes and pays tribute to artist Gordon Matta-Clark, who transformed an abandoned shed on the same pier in 1975. The sculpture changes with the light, connecting to the history of the waterfront as a shipping hub and a gathering place for the gay community. It took seven years to complete the installation, and it's now open to the public for free. The Whitney Museum collaborated with the Hudson River Park Trust on this project, and they will work together on a maintenance plan. To celebrate its completion, the Whitney offers free admission on May 16, and there will be family workshops throughout the day. You can find Day's End at Hudson River Park, across from the Whitney Museum, on the southern edge of the new Gansevoort Peninsula, where it will remain permanently.

A large art project called Day's End now stands in the Hudson River near Pier 52. Created by David Hammond, it's made of slender steel pipes and pays tribute to artist Gordon Matta-Clark, who transformed an abandoned shed on the same pier in 1975. The sculpture changes with the light, connecting to the history of the waterfront as a shipping hub and a gathering place for the gay community. It took seven years to complete the installation, and it's now open to the public for free. The Whitney Museum collaborated with the Hudson River Park Trust on this project, and they will work together on a maintenance plan. To celebrate its completion, the Whitney offers free admission on May 16, and there will be family workshops throughout the day. You can find Day's End at Hudson River Park, across from the Whitney Museum, on the southern edge of the new Gansevoort Peninsula, where it will remain permanently.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of the world’s premiere performing arts organizations. On October 8, 2022, David Geffen Hall reopened as a welcoming cultural anchor for New York City, some 60 years after it was first inaugurated as the home of the New York Philharmonic. The new Hall reimagines the concert-going experience by providing more inclusive public spaces for diverse cultural performances and community uses. This initiative includes an annual program of art commissions, where all members of the public are invited to engage with the work of leading contemporary artists free of charge. The democratic approach instills a sense of welcome both indoors and out, beckoning those who may never have interacted with Lincoln Center or the New York Philharmonic, and encouraging those long familiar with the campus to see it afresh. Public Art Fund partnered with The Studio Museum in Harlem to advise Lincoln Center on the selection of artists for this first iteration of the art program. Two prominent sites were identified for the site-specific commissions: the 50-foot Hauser Digital Wall in the lobby, which Jacolby Satterwhite has animated with a richly layered and inclusive celebration of performance that brings into dialogue the past, present and future; and the Hall’s 65th Street façade, which Nina Chanel Abney has transformed into a captivating tribute to the vibrant history and culture of San Juan Hill. Both artists undertook extensive research to develop their works. They emerge as gifted visual storytellers, committed to a more inclusive understanding of the past while giving us all a sense of future potential at a moment of reopening and reinvention. The artworks are commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with The Studio Museum in Harlem and Public Art Fund. Nina Chanel Abney, Nina Chanel Abney’s monumental work of art for the façade of David Geffen Hall pays homage to San Juan Hill. In the 1940s and 50s, this predominantly Black and Brown neighborhood was forcibly displaced to make way for redevelopment, including what would become Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Abney’s constellation of figures, words, shapes, and symbols reflects the thriving community that lived here. Featured residents include pioneering healthcare workers Edith Carter and Elizabeth Tyler. Also pictured are James P. Johnson, whose music gave rise to the Charleston dance craze, and Thelonious Monk, a pioneer of Bebop and other jazz styles. Reclaiming this important history in her bold and vibrant style, Abney aims to spark curiosity and inspire a more inclusive future. Jacolby Satterwhite, Jacolby Satterwhite’s commission for David Geffen Hall reconsiders the past, present, and future of Lincoln Center and the New York Philharmonic. weaves together archival images, live action footage, and digital animation. We see a colorful and densely layered festival of performance that traverses historical periods through virtual space. Satterwhite’s inclusive cast represents artists since the Philharmonic’s founding in 1842, while featuring young musicians and dancers from across New York City. They play instruments and dance on stages and sculptural monuments set into a landscape inspired by Central Park and surrounded by buildings covered in screens, reminiscent of Times Square. Grounded in a more democratic view of history, Satterwhite’s work offers us his playful and richly inventive vision of a creatively empowered future. is known for combining representation and abstraction. Her paintings capture the frenetic pace of contemporary culture. Broaching subjects as diverse as race, celebrity, religion, politics, sex, and art history, her works eschew linear storytelling in lieu of disjointed narratives. The effect is information overload, balanced with a kind of spontaneous order, where time and space are compressed and identity is interchangeable. Her distinctively bold style harnesses the flux and simultaneity that have come to define life in the 21st century. Through a bracing use of color and unapologetic scale, Abney’s canvases propose a new type of history painting, one grounded in the barrage of everyday events and funneled through the velocity of the internet. Abney’s work is included in collections around the world, including the Brooklyn Museum, The Rubell Family Collection, Bronx Museum, and the Burger Collection, Hong Kong. Her first solo museum exhibition, , curated by Marshall Price, was presented in 2017 at the Nasher Museum of Art, North Carolina. It traveled to the Chicago Cultural Center and then to Los Angeles, where it was jointly presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, and the California African American Museum. The final venue for the exhibition was the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, State University of New York. is celebrated for a conceptual practice addressing crucial themes of labor, consumption, carnality, and fantasy through immersive installation, virtual reality, and digital media. He uses a range of software to produce intricately detailed animations and live action film of real and imagined worlds populated by the avatars of artists and friends. These animations serve as the stage on which the artist synthesizes the multiple disciplines that encompass his practice, namely painting, performance, illustration, sculpture, photography, and writing. Satterwhite draws from an extensive set of references, guided by queer theory, modernism, and video game language to challenge conventions of Western art through a personal and political lens. An equally significant influence is that of his late mother, Patricia Satterwhite, whose ethereal vocals and diagrams for visionary household products serve as the source material within a decidedly complex structure of memory and mythology. Satterwhite received his BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Arts, Baltimore and his MFA from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions and festivals internationally, including most recently at Haus der Kunst, Munich,2021; Gwangju Biennale, Gwangju,(2021; and Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus, OH, 2021. Nina Chanel Abney , 2022 Latex ink and vinyl mounted on glass Commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with The Studio Museum in Harlem and Public Art Fund Photo: Nicholas Knight, courtesy Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Studio Museum in Harlem, and Public Art Fund, NY. Jacolby Satterwhite , 2022 HD color video and 3D animation 27:23 mins Commissioned by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with The Studio Museum in Harlem and Public Art Fund © Jacolby Satterwhite. Courtesy of the Artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, New York Photo: Nicholas Knight, courtesy Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Studio Museum in Harlem, and Public Art Fund, NY.

New York is one of the most filmed cities on earth. Generations of moviegoers have seen New York depicted and distorted, celebrated and denigrated, idealized and mocked, built up and demolished over and over again on the big screen. Over the past 100 years, legions of filmmakers have drawn attention to New Yorkers’ joys and struggles, shaping our ideas of what the city is—or could become. You Are Here draws on this rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens. Sources include Hollywood blockbusters, independent films, documentaries, and experimental works. By juxtaposing these multiple visions, the dazzling montages of You Are Here make connections and contrasts that allow movies to comment on each other across time and space. Together, they shed new light on the varied New Yorks of our collective imagination. Sometimes New York stars in these movies; sometimes, a studio set or even another city stands in. In the introductory room, Scenes from the City explores the city as a film set, showing how movies have been captured on location throughout the five boroughs. From there, we invite you to enter the immersive central space, where you can explore a narrative tapestry woven from hundreds of films—one impressionistic storyline that strives to represent the multifaceted realities of our countless New York stories.

What new stories can familiar works of art tell? This exhibition showcases longstanding favorites from The New York Historical's permanent collection alongside recent Museum acquisitions and selected loans. Pointed juxtapositions raise questions, create unexpected resonances, and shift established meanings.Martin Wong’s Canal Street (1992) and Oscar yi Hou’s Far Eastsiders, aka: Cowgirl Mama A.B & Son Wukong (2021) establish a longstanding lineage for queer Asian diasporic artists in New York City. And the juxtaposition of Thomas Cole’s five-painting series The Course of Empire (ca. 1834–1836) with Contact 2,021 (2021) by contemporary Shinnecock artist Courtney M. Leonard exposes the racial and gender politics of the Hudson River School landscape tradition. The groupings aim to center long-marginalized experiences and prompt a rethinking of both American art and the way museums tell history. Curated by Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, senior curator of American art.

What new stories can familiar works of art tell? This exhibition showcases longstanding favorites from The New York Historical's permanent collection alongside recent Museum acquisitions and selected loans. Pointed juxtapositions raise questions, create unexpected resonances, and shift established meanings.Martin Wong’s Canal Street (1992) and Oscar yi Hou’s Far Eastsiders, aka: Cowgirl Mama A.B & Son Wukong (2021) establish a longstanding lineage for queer Asian diasporic artists in New York City. And the juxtaposition of Thomas Cole’s five-painting series The Course of Empire (ca. 1834–1836) with Contact 2,021 (2021) by contemporary Shinnecock artist Courtney M. Leonard exposes the racial and gender politics of the Hudson River School landscape tradition. The groupings aim to center long-marginalized experiences and prompt a rethinking of both American art and the way museums tell history. Curated by Wendy Nālani E. Ikemoto, senior curator of American art.

Public Art Fund presents Huma Bhabha: Before The End, an exhibition featuring a series of four new large-scale bronze sculptures set against the verdant backdrop of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of influences, Bhabha’s works blend aesthetic, cultural, and psychological elements, probing the intersections of art, science fiction, horror, and mythology.

Witness Anna Akana's triumphant return in "It Gets Darker" on April 4th at The Bell House in Brooklyn. After a hiatus due to a stalking incident, the comedian, actress, and writer is back with a vengeance, armed with new stories and a restraining order. With notable appearances in Marvel's Ant-Man, Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy, and Comedy Central's Corporate, Anna's talent shines through. Her Youtube channel boasts over 2.8 million subscribers, where she fearlessly explores mental health through comedy. As a writer, Anna's projects with networks like FX, Netflix, and HBOMax are eagerly anticipated. Diablo Cody praises Anna as a brilliant and poignant writer, solidifying her impact in the industry. The event will feature a mix of seated and standing arrangements, so arrive early to secure the best spot. Bar opens at 5:00pm, with doors opening at 7:00pm for the 7:30pm show. Tickets are priced at $30.30 for this 21+ event.

The New York Knicks are set to take on the Chicago Bulls in their last game of the season at the iconic Manhattan venue. This highly anticipated matchup is generating significant buzz among basketball enthusiasts. Fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this game, as it will determine the Knicks' seeding. The event is scheduled to take place on April 14, 2024, at the address located on 7th Avenue between W.31st and 33rd Street in New York, NY 10001. To attend this thrilling game, tickets are available for purchase at a price of $1,500. Don't miss the opportunity to witness this momentous occasion firsthand and support the New York Knicks as they strive for victory.

Get ready to step back in time and test your knowledge of all things 90s at the one and only 90s Pop Culture Trivia event! This groovy gathering is set to take place in the heart of Brooklyn at the iconic Dave & Buster's venue. Located at 625 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217, this lively joint is the perfect spot to relive the glory days of the 90s. Mark your calendars for April 16, 2024, because this is an event you don't want to miss! Best of all, admission is absolutely free, so there's no excuse not to come and show off your expertise in all things 90s. From the music that defined a generation to the iconic TV shows and movies that captured our hearts, this trivia night will put your knowledge to the ultimate test. So gather your crew, brush up on your 90s pop culture, and get ready for a night of nostalgia-filled fun. Whether you're a true 90s aficionado or just looking for a blast from the past, the 90s Pop Culture Trivia event is the place to be. Don't be a slacker, join in on the excitement and see if you have what it takes to be crowned the ultimate 90s trivia champion!

Get ready to rock and roll at the highly anticipated Dylan: THE REBEL CHILD TOUR, taking place at the iconic Bowery Ballroom on April 17, 2024. This one-of-a-kind concert is set to captivate audiences with an electrifying performance that will leave them begging for more. Located at 6 Delancey St., New York, NY, 10002, the Bowery Ballroom provides the perfect backdrop for this rebellious musical extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the unique soundscapes and soul-stirring melodies as Dylan and his talented band take center stage. Be prepared to be blown away by unforgettable performances of chart-topping hits that will have you singing along and dancing in the crowd. From the very first note to the final encore, Dylan: THE REBEL CHILD TOUR promises an unforgettable night of musical brilliance. So mark your calendars and secure your tickets when they go on sale on August 11, 2023, at 14:00. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Dylan and his band bring the house down with their incredible talent and rebellious spirit. Get ready to experience the magic of Dylan: THE REBEL CHILD TOUR.

The highly anticipated sports event, New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays, is set to take place on April 20, 2024, at the iconic Yankee Stadium in New York City. The clash between these two powerhouse teams is expected to draw in fans from far and wide to witness the thrilling showdown. Located at 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA, Yankee Stadium is the perfect venue for this epic battle on the baseball diamond. As the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays face off, spectators can expect nothing less than a display of top-tier athleticism and fierce competition. With both teams hungry for victory, this match is bound to be a nail-biter until the last inning. So mark your calendars and secure your seats for New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium for an unforgettable sports experience.

The AI in Finance Summit New York 2024 offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in machine learning tools and techniques. This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, academics, and financial experts from around the world to discuss groundbreaking innovations in the field. Attendees will gain valuable insights into recent breakthroughs in technical advancements and fintech applications, including financial forecasting and compliance. Taking place at the prestigious etc.venues 360 Madison in New York City, this summit promises to deliver a comprehensive overview of the current state of AI in finance. From April 24 to April 25, participants will have the chance to network with like-minded professionals and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to delve into the world of AI in finance and discover how it is revolutionizing the sector. Join us at the AI in Finance Summit New York 2024 and be part of the future of finance.

Discover the captivating world of artist Kelly Wang at the Shan Shui Reboot: Re-envisioning Landscape for a Changing World Exhibition at China Institute in America, located at 40 Rector Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10006. Immerse yourself in Kelly's unique creative process as she expertly merges contemporary and traditional influences, blending American and Chinese traditions to create multimedia masterpieces rich with cultural identity and personal experiences. Through her Shan Shui artworks, Kelly encapsulates the essence of time, transcending dimensions and historical eras. Attend the event on April 25, 2024, to engage closely with Kelly during the program, featuring a check-in at 5:30 pm, an artist talk at 6:00 pm, and a chat with the artist at 6:30 pm. Learn about Kelly's background, including her MA in Art History from Columbia University and a BA in Art History from CUNY Hunter College, and explore her journey of incorporating calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting practices into her innovative artistry. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of a promising emerging artist whose works have graced prestigious institutions like Princeton University Art Museum, Asia Society Houston, and Alisan Fine Art Gallery in Hong Kong. Ticket prices range from $0 to $10.

Witness renegade tech comedians as they hilariously roast techies on stage at the Tech Roast Show 2042. Taking place at the prestigious Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space in New York City on April 26, 2024, this event promises an evening of laughter and camaraderie. Embrace the opportunity to join a live audience and indulge in a moment of comic relief. As these comedians travel to tech hubs in the US and India, their mission remains clear: to uplift and reassure all tech enthusiasts. Despite any doubts, remember your inherent value, waiting to be discovered. Tickets for this enlightening show are available for $44.10 to $138.82, offering a chance to immerse yourself in a supportive community and find solace in the power of humor. Secure your spot now and be part of an unforgettable experience at Tech Roast Show 2042.

Attend the Picnic'n Paint event in Central Park on April 28th, hosted at Pinetum East Central Park in New York City. This BYOB afternoon invites participants to enjoy a relaxing picnic while receiving painting instruction. All skill levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced, making it an ideal activity for both adults and children. Expert instructors will be on hand to assist with design concepts and help bring ideas to life. The event includes all necessary materials such as canvas, brushes, and acrylic paints, as well as a take-home bag. Remember to dress appropriately and bring seating like a towel, blanket, or chair. RSVP in advance to secure your spot for this creative and enjoyable experience. Tickets are priced at $41.86, offering a memorable and fun-filled day in the picturesque setting of Central Park.

Go far beyond our own blue planet and marvel at the latest discoveries about our cosmic neighbors. Immersive visualizations of distant worlds. Groundbreaking space missions. Breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system.

An exhibition that reveals the mysterious world of the 5th Duke of Portland. The 5th Duke was an unusual figure in Victorian high society, and many myths and legends have grown around his memory. These include always wearing 3 pairs of socks, only eating roast chicken, and communicating exclusively by letter through his bedroom door. The actual truth behind the stories is uncertain but it seems that the famously private 5th Duke was not a conventional Victorian aristocrat. He is best known for his building projects, which include one of the world’s largest riding schools, 2¾ miles of tunnels, a subterranean ballroom and an underground donkey stable. The 5th Duke of Portland was a keen art collector, and The Portland Collection remains home to many pieces that he chose. He bought more than 50 paintings, including works by Reynolds and Mytens, over 70 miniatures and an extraordinary array of ceramics. This exhibition includes the architectural models for some of the Duke’s building projects, portraits of his lost love – the opera singer Adelaide Kemble, the Duke’s death mask, and his iconic double-letterbox bedroom door.

Kämpfe und Widerstände gegen Rassismus sind Bestandteil der Geschichte dieses Landes. Ob eingewandert, durchreisend oder hier geboren - Menschen mit Rassismus-, Antisemitismus- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen kämpfen seit Jahrzehnten für Gleichberechtigung und gesellschaftliche Veränderung. Ihre Forderungen für Teilhabe und Projekte gegen Rassismus und Unterdrückung haben die Gesellschaft wesentlich mitgeprägt. Ihre Geschichten und Perspektiven bleiben jedoch meist unsichtbar und unerzählt. Ihr Wissen, ihre Erfahrungen und ihre Stimmen werden instrumentalisiert oder fehlen in der Erinnerungskultur und in offiziellen Archiven. Zusammen mit vielen Menschen aus Ost-, West- und dem wiedervereinigten Deutschland arbeiten wir seit einiger Zeit daran, die Geschichten der Kämpfe gegen Rassismus und Antisemitismus zu erzählen. Gemeinsam suchen wir nach neuen Wegen des Sammelns, Aufarbeitens und Darstellens. Im FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museum ist ein offenes Archiv mit ersten Ergebnissen dieses gemeinsamen Forschens entstanden. Es handelt sich um eine Sammlung an Bruch- und Fundstücken, die bei Workshops und durch Unterstützung der Besucher:innen weiter wachsen wird. Das offene Archiv soll zu einem Debattenraum werden, der vergangene Erfahrungen mit heutigen Debatten und Kämpfen gegen Antisemitismus, Rassismus und allen Diskriminierungen zusammenbringt. Ein Kooperationsprojekt der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, der Fachhochschule Kiel, des Dokumentationszentrums und Museums über die Migration in Deutschland e.V. (DOMiD) und des FHXB Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Museums. Gefördert durch die Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung.

Pueblo Indian pottery embodies four main natural elements: earth, water, air, and fire. It is an art form literally of land and place, and is one of America’s ancient Indigenous creative expressions. Foregrounding Pueblo voices and aesthetics, Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery is the first community-curated Native American exhibition in the history of The Met. The effort features more than one hundred historical, modern, and contemporary clay works and offers a critical understanding of Pueblo pottery as community-based knowledge and personal experience. Dating from the eleventh century to the present day, the featured artworks represent the aesthetic lineages of New Mexico’s nineteen Río Grande Pueblos as well as the West Texas community of Ysleta del Sur and the Hopi tribe of Arizona—sovereign Indigenous nations where pots and other ceramic works have been made and used for millennia. Visual and material languages of pottery and intergenerational narratives are highlighted throughout the exhibition. Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery was curated by the Pueblo Pottery Collective, a group that includes sixty individual members of diverse ages, backgrounds, and professions, who represent twenty-one source communities. Selected works are from two significant Pueblo pottery collections—the Indian Arts Research Center of the School for Advanced Research (SAR) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Vilcek Foundation, New York, New York.

Any act of good design must also be an act of empathy, respect, and responsibility toward all living organisms and ecosystems––as well as future generations. By translating scientific, technological, and social revolutions into objects and behaviors, design can be an agent of positive change and play a crucial part in restoring the fragile ties between humans and the rest of nature. Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design explores the regenerative power of design as it shifts its focus towards a more collaborative rapport with the natural world. The objects in this exhibition highlight the entire life cycle of the materials they are made of. From extraction to reuse or disposal, designers are exploring new ways––sometimes drawn from old traditions––to enlist materials in their efforts to bring ecosystems into balance. Cow manure collected from the streets of Indonesia is transformed into casings for loudspeakers and lamps. Bricks made from crop waste and fungi mycelium are used as a carbon-neutral building material. Bees fabricate honeycomb vases over human-made forms. These objects demonstrate that design can be elegant, innovative, and compelling, while at the same time offering new strategies for repairing our planet.

For The Met Fifth Avenue’s facade niches, Nairy Baghramian will create four abstract polychrome sculptures with components that seem to have washed up like flotsam and jetsam in the voids of their respective niches. The project is the artist’s first public installation in New York City and is the fourth in the series of contemporary commissions for The Met’s facade. Born in Iran in 1971, Nairy Baghramian fled to Berlin, Germany, in 1984, where she continues to live and work. Baghramian creates abstract sculptures that explore the dynamics of the body, gender, and dichotomies of private and public space. Her site-responsive sculptures and installations engage with architecture and often evoke bodily gestures, junctures, or fragments. Along with site responsivity, other hallmarks of Baghramian’s work are polychromy and the innovative and subversive use of different types of material. The exhibition is made possible by Angela A. Chao and Jim Breyer, Robert Denning, Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky, and The Hayden Family Foundation.