#New York

3 articles tagged with "New York"

New York and Art: From the Ashcan School to the Global Market
Art History
10 min read

New York and Art: From the Ashcan School to the Global Market

New York replaced Paris as the art capital after World War II. The Ashcan School, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and the gallery system of 57th Street and Chelsea made New York the center of the art world. Here is how it happened.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Guide to Navigating 5,000 Years
Art History
11 min read

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Guide to Navigating 5,000 Years

The Met has 2 million works spanning 5,000 years. This guide tells you how to navigate it, what to see, what to skip, and how to avoid museum fatigue.

MoMA Explained: How the Museum of Modern Art Shaped Modern Taste
Art History
13 min read

MoMA Explained: How the Museum of Modern Art Shaped Modern Taste

MoMA defined modern art as a category. Discover how Alfred Barr's vision shaped what we think of as modern, what to see, and what most visitors miss.

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