Tag: Guggenheim

International Artists, a Significant Gift from the Elizabeth R. and Michael M. Rea Collection, a Major Modernist Work by a Black Artist, and More Strengthen the Museums Holdings in 2023 NEW YORK, NY – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 In 2023, the Guggenheim acquired 102 works by more than 60 artists, over half of whom are new to the collection. The works, spanning from 1928 to the present day, further the Guggenheims commitment to expanding the purview of its interpretation and presentation of modern and contemporary art by focusing on acquiring works that embody diversity and innovation. The acquisitions ... Read more

With futuristic designs by artist and musician Farah Al Qasimi, the 2023 YCC Party will transform the museums iconic rotunda into an artificial digital paradise. WEBWIRE – Wednesday, April 19, 2023 What: With futuristic designs by artist and musician Farah Al Qasimi, the 2023 YCC (Young Collectors Council) Party will transform the iconic rotunda into an artificial digital paradise. The dark yet beautiful universe will draw inspiration from classic science-fiction films like Blade Runner and The Fifth Element to build a world teeming with utopic digital imagery. The one-night-only dance party features DJ sets, an open bar, and super-sensory digital ... Read more

This major retrospective will offer a fully integrated view of the influential German-Venezuelan artist and her distinctive approach to the language of abstraction. NEW YORK, NY – WEBWIRE – Monday, November 28, 2022 Exhibition: Gego: Measuring Infinity Venue: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York Location: Rotunda levels 1 through 5 and High Gallery Date: March 31, 2023–September 12, 2023 A major retrospective devoted to the work of Gego, or Gertrud Goldschmidt (b. 1912, Hamburg; d. 1994, Caracas), will be presented at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from March 31, 2023, through September 12, ... Read more