Culture encompasses more than the ubiquitous salacity of the evening. Enveloped within this complex institution are the finer arts—various mediums striving for expression in myriad form. As perhaps the most subjective element in human culture, Art’s multifaceted allure rests upon its ability to resonate in some and not others.
Therefore, any reporting of New York’s diverse art scene is incomplete without an equally versatile offering. In light of that, here are 5 recently (or soon to be) opened art exhibits occurring throughout the city.
Duration: March 1- April, 2012
Viewing: Tue-Sat, 11am-6pm
Where: Danzinger Gallery
Content: Warhol’s Early Photography
Duration: February 15- April 22, 2012
Viewing: Wed, Fri-Sun: 11 am-6pm
Where: The New Museum of Contemporary Art
Content: Exploration of Emerging Artists born during '70s & '80s
“Rembrant and Degas: Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man”
Duration: February 23- May 20, 2012
Viewing: Tue-Thu, Sun, 9:30am-5:30pm; Fri-Sat, 9:30am-9pm
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Content: Early self-portraits of Rembrandt and Degas
Duration: February 26- June 11, 2012
Viewing: Wed-Thu, Sat-Sun, 10:30 am-5:30pm; Fri, 10:30am-8pm
Where: The Museum of Modern Art
Content: A retrospective on Sherman’s body of photography
Retrospective of Francesca Woodman
Duration: March 16- June 13, 2012
Viewing: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun, 10am-5:45pm
Where: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Content: Retrospect on Woodman’s body of work—completed before her suicide at 22