What's Old Is New Again: Surrealists and Robots at the Newer New Museum
The New Museum's grand reopening featured a thematic exhibition exploring utopian and dystopian societies, showcasing historical works alongside contemporary art.
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.
New Museum's longtime director to retire after building expansion opens
Lisa Phillips will retire as director of the New Museum in April 2026 after 26 years, leaving an expanded Bowery campus and assuming the title director emeritus.