On September 19, the 24th season of the Open House New York festival was officially launched. The evening was a closed presentation of the festival’s program for OHNY members, volunteers, and partners. The main program for the public will be announced a little later. We can’t reveal all the unique locations in this article —…
If you think the most expensive museum in New York showcases the greatest works of art, think again. In fact, the priciest museum in the city doesn’t feature any art at all. Instead, it’s a small private space with pink walls, sticky floors, plastic bananas, crooked mirrors, and a ball pit. Welcome to the Museum…
The Italian American Museum (IAM) has opened its doors in the heart of Little Italy, currently in a soft opening mode: only the first and second floors are accessible to visitors, while the large underground space is still being prepared. “We realized the need for our own museum back in 1999, when the New-York Historical…
Visiting New York City isn’t complete without a journey to Ellis Island, the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States. Just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island offers more than breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty — it’s a powerful walk through history. From the grand…
Mmuseumm is an ultra-trendy spot with a tiny yet fascinating collection of art objects. The New York Times included it in its list of “12 Hidden Art Gems of the World.” And that’s no coincidence — the museum is located inside a former freight elevator, with doors opening directly onto the street. A Hidden Gem…
New York is a bottomless treasure trove of culture, and it can be quite challenging to find a truly remarkable gem. To simplify your search, we highlight one such place: the Nicholas Roerich Museum in the Upper West Side. Here, you can dive into the captivating, almost cinematic life of an artist who created over…
In New York, art is often perceived as light, and the viewer as a moth drawn to it. Museums and galleries become beacons: some attract, others point the way toward new meanings and discoveries. The challenge is not to get lost in the webs of images that artists generously spread along the path. Japanese artist…
Walking through New York, it’s impossible not to look up in awe at the city’s architecture. Among the skyscrapers and glass towers, you can still find unusual Catholic churches — one of them is the Holy Family Church. At first glance, it’s hard to believe this is a church. Built in 1965 by architect George…
There’s an absolute must-see spot in New York for art lovers that, strangely, not many people know about — The Broken Kilometer. About the installation The Broken Kilometer is made up of 500 massive brass rods, each 2 meters long, arranged in five perfectly straight rows. The spacing between them gradually increases, creating a hypnotic…
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable symbols of New York City and the United States. Few landmarks can boast their own emoji 🗽. But not everyone knows that you can climb not only to the pedestal, but also all the way up to the crown 👑, where a tiny observation deck…
