Are you looking for some cultural inspiration this February? NYC’s vibrant art scene has you covered! From bold ceramics to iconic sculptures, conceptual works, and thought-provoking photography, these 10 exhibitions offer something for every art lover. Mark your calendars and explore the creativity across the city this month!
1. Stephen Morrison: Dog Show #4: House Broken
Where: Hashimoto Contemporary
When: Opens February 2, 2025 | Ends March 10, 2025
Morrison’s playful and emotional depictions of dogs take center stage in his fourth iteration of the “Dog Show” series. With vibrant colors and whimsical perspectives, this exhibition explores the deep bond between humans and their canine companions.
2. An-My Lê: Dark Star/Grey Wolf
Where: Marian Goodman Gallery
When: Opens February 5, 2025 | Ends March 15, 2025
Known for her large-format photography, An-My Lê’s latest work examines the intersections of war, memory, and the natural world, offering hauntingly beautiful visuals of landscapes shaped by history.
3. Michelangelo Pistoletto: To Step Beyond
Where: Lévy Gorvy Dayan
When: Opens February 7, 2025 | Ends April 12, 2025
This exhibition showcases Pistoletto’s iconic mirror paintings and new works that invite viewers to engage with reflections on society, identity, and transformation.
4. Takuro Kuwata: Together Shiyoze! (Let’s Get Together!)
Where: Salon 94
When: Opens February 10, 2025 | Ends April 1, 2025
Kuwata’s innovative ceramics combine traditional Japanese techniques with bold, modern aesthetics. This exhibition is a celebration of collaboration and shared experiences through art.
5. Guerrilla Girls: Discrimi-NATION: Guerrilla Girls on Bias, Money, and Art
Where: Hannah Traore Gallery
When: Opens February 15, 2025 | Ends March 30, 2025
The feminist art collective tackles issues of discrimination, inequality, and corruption in the art world through their trademark bold and witty visuals.
6. Louise Nevelson: Shadow Dance
Where: Pace Gallery
When: Opens February 8, 2025 | Ends March 20, 2025
This retrospective highlights Nevelson’s mastery of assemblage art, focusing on her ability to transform wood scraps into monumental sculptures that play with light and shadow.
7. Al Freeman: Room Service
Where: Broadway
When: Opens February 12, 2025 | Ends March 22, 2025
Freeman’s quirky soft sculptures examine the intersection of consumer culture and intimacy. Expect humor and nostalgia in this fresh take on everyday objects.
8. Katie Paterson: There is another sky
Where: James Cohan Gallery
When: Opens February 14, 2025 | Ends April 10, 2025
Paterson’s conceptual works explore cosmic themes, blending art and science to create a poetic dialogue about humanity’s place in the universe.
9. Nick Cave: Amalgams and Graphts
Where: Jack Shainman Gallery
When: Opens February 9, 2025 | Ends March 29, 2025
Known for his wearable “Soundsuits,” Cave’s latest exhibition brings together sculpture, performance, and textile art to address themes of identity, race, and resilience.
10. George Condo: Pastels
Where: Hauser & Wirth + Sprüth Magers
When: Opens February 6, 2025 | Ends April 15, 2025
Featuring a series of pastel works, Condo’s exhibition captures the fragility and complexity of the human condition through his signature distorted and expressive figures.
Plan your February 2025 NYC art adventure with these must-see exhibitions offering diverse perspectives and mediums!
