Guide
Your Concise New York Art Guide for September 2020
Your list of must-see, fun, insightful, and very New York art events this month.
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A List of Reopening Dates for NYC Museums
Plan your visit to see art in person again with our growing list of reopening dates at major New York City institutions.
Art
The Lives of the Art Museum
Like cabinets of curiosities from the old regime, art museums often display plunder.
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NYC Museums and "Low Risk" Cultural Sites Can Reopen On August 24, Governor Says
Institutions will be allowed to welcome visitors at 25% capacity, and they must enforce face coverings, among other safety measures.
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How the Pandemic Has Highlighted a Crisis in Contemporary Museums
In researching three Indiana institutions, it is clear that the lockdown has exacerbated trends in the museum field such as a lack of relevance to the general public and increasing reliance on private philanthropy.
News
Philadelphia Museum of Art Concludes Workplace Assessment After Allegations of Abuse
The results of the examination, shared with staff in an online meeting on Tuesday, July 28, paint a grim picture that implicates all levels of the museum's leadership.
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One-third of US Museums May Never Reopen, Says American Alliance of Museums
A survey of 760 museum directors warns that the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural sector could shutter 12,000 institutions permanently.
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Open Letter Criticizes Getty for Racial Bias and Insensitivity
Current and former staff of the Getty Museum, the Getty Trust, and the Getty Research Institute were among hundreds of signatories accusing the museum of racial insensitivity and bias.
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Plans to Reopen NYC Museums to Be Postponed, Cuomo Says
The governor cited the federal government's inaction, the virus's spread in other states, and the possibility of a second wave as reasons to hold off on opening certain businesses as the city enters Phase IV.
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An Instagram Account Is Amplifying Anonymous Testimonies of Racism in Museums
@ChangeTheMuseum is posting "stories of unchecked racism" that speak to the discriminatory practices plaguing cultural institutions.
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LA Museums Continue Construction and Expansion Projects, Despite Pandemic
In California, all construction — including museum expansions — has been categorized as essential. While much of the art world is standing still, expansions at LACMA, the Hammer, and other museums are prompting both questions and criticisms.
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At This Museum, Education Staff Prove More Vital Than Ever During Pandemic
While museums across the country have chosen to lay off or furlough educators, at the Asian Art Museum the education department is busily at work.