It’s an exciting season for art in the city, from Picasso’s cubism to pop sculpture to Matisse’s cut-outs. The whimsy and ingenuity of these gallery shows and museum exhibits will appeal to kids and parents alike!
Jacob Hashimoto, Skyfarm Fortress, Mary Boone Gallery,through October 25th: Clearly Jacob Hashimoto continues to be inspired by his Japanese roots in this newest installation that has overtaken Chelsea’s Mary Boone Gallery. It is a sight to see and behold and get lost in, even if it mostly happens up above our heads. His work is composed of hundreds of carefully crafted, ethereal and multicolored paper and bamboo kites. No one kid or adult will walk away from here without being completely in awe of this installation. All ages.
Pop Sculpture-Pop Culture, Leila Heller Gallery, September 18th-November 15th: This exhibit provides an extensive look at both pop sculpture of 1950s and 60s, as well as contemporary artists’ take on it today. Works by almost 40 artists from Roy Lichtenstein to Jeff Koons are included. These reflect the nature of pop art and allude to the way it continues to bear importance upon contemporary art today. All ages.
Nam June Paik: Becoming a Robot, Asia Society, September 5th – January 4th, 2015: Nam June Paik was yet another revolutionary mastermind of modern art. He brought technology into the artistic process. Considered to be the “father of video art,” he envisioned using video technology for the purpose of art and as a material for his art works. What kid wouldn’t respond to seeing small, cube-like television sets assembled like a robot? The works have whimsy, humor and even today, are remarkable for their creative and visionary approach. We can all appreciate technology as a tool and a brush in the hands of this gifted artist. All ages.
Cubism: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art, October 20th-February 16th, 2015: This exhibit gives visitors the opportunity to see one of the best collections of early 20th century Cubist art by the great Picasso, Braque, Leger and Gris. Kids always respond to this style of art with its geometric forms, range of colors, playful arrangements and innovative collage methods. The Met is finally expanding its modern art holdings with this generous gift by Mr. Lauder, and we all benefit from his collection to see, learn, and enjoy these key pieces of 20th century art. All ages.
Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs, MoMa,October 12- February 8th, 2015: This will be the largest exhibition of its kind and will showcase about 100 of Matisse’s cut-outs, which he began making in the 1940s. These works are vibrant in color and diverse in their forms, growing from smaller sizes at the beginning of this period to larger-scale by the end. Matisse expanded the nature of how color and form should be considered together or apart, playing with the surrounding environment or existing on their own. This is an exceptionally child-friendly exhibition. Just don’t forget your pencils and paper for immediate hands-on, tactile art satisfaction. All ages.
About ArtMuse: Natasha Schlesinger is an award-winning art historian and New York City mother of three. 14 years ago, Natasha founded ArtMuse, which offers interactive and engaging thematic art tours for kids and adults to museums and art galleries in New York, Paris, London, Rome, and Florence. She is also a co-founder of ArtXplorers, a multi-media platform that brings art to kids through virtual art tours and arts and crafts videos as well as developing products.
