Looking to explore the NYC Art Scene? Here are some of our favorite kid-friendly shows currently open. Plus, see below for how to make your own Mandala!
Explore unique smells with Montien Boonma’s House of Hope at MoMA
“Go behind the scenes of a monumental installation that explores how the invisible can be the most evocative element of an artwork. This exhibition is ongoing. Read more HERE
Delve into the under appreciated work of Elizabeth Catlett at The Brooklyn Museum
A devout feminist and Black revolutionary, Catlett’s sculptural, printed, and painted works were forgotten by art history. Hear her voice at this fantastic retrospective. Open until Jan 19th, 2025. Read more HERE
Immerse yourself in Helen and Newton Harrison’s Portable Orchard at The Whitney
The 8th floor of The Whitney has been transformed into a beautiful installation of 18 live citrus trees. The show discusses the need for a “productive and sustainable food system.” Open until Jan 5th, 2025. Read more HERE
Learn about the rich tradition of Mexican printmaking at The Met
See over 130 colorful works including woodcuts, lithographs, and screenprinting by various Mexican artists, well known and obscure alike. Open until Jan 5th, 2025. Read more HERE
Study the intricate Buddhist Mandalas of Tibet at The Met
Explore the imagery of the Himalayan Buddhist devotional art through over 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles, instruments, and an array of ritual objects. Open until Jan 12th, 2025. Read more HERE
Explore the beauty of Tibetan art at The Rubin Museum’s Mandala Lab
The now closed Rubin Museum has shifted it’s gears to traveling exhibits. The Lab is free to enter and is for all ages. See how emotions can turn into wisdom at the Mandala Lab! There is no current Mandala Lab in NYC but keep an eye out for this terrific experience! Read more HERE
Make a mandala with cca in a camp, class, parent-child workshop or @ the Met!
