NYC Fall Art Guide: Galliano Withdraws from Met, Kusama Dies at 97
Hyperallergic's autumn art guide for New York City showcases significant exhibitions and happenings. British designer John Galliano has canceled his planned exhibition at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, originally scheduled for 2027, following previous racist comments. Yayoi Kusama passed away at the age of 97. Featured exhibitions include Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock at The Met, Roy Lichtenstein at the Whitney, and Constantin Brancusi at MoMA, alongside surveys of Arthur Jafa, Taryn Simon, and Teresa Margolles. Noteworthy events include Aziz Hazara: Coming Home at SculptureCenter and a Gordon Parks exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery. The Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2026 is set for September 16-20, with participation from over 90 galleries. Additional events are also included.
Key facts
- John Galliano withdrew his exhibition from the Costume Institute at The Met after criticism over racist and antisemitic remarks, including a 2011 conviction.
- Yayoi Kusama died at age 97.
- Fall exhibitions include Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock at The Met, Roy Lichtenstein at the Whitney, and Constantin Brancusi at MoMA.
- Surveys of Arthur Jafa, Taryn Simon, and Teresa Margolles are featured.
- Aziz Hazara: Coming Home is at the SculptureCenter.
- Gordon Parks exhibition at Jack Shainman Gallery includes insights from families of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali.
- Raise Your Voice: New York Activism is at the Museum of the City of New York.
- Affordable Art Fair New York Fall 2026 runs September 16-20 at Starrett-Lehigh building.
- Justin Blinder created a device that slows down Citi Bikes in less affordable neighborhoods.
- The guide includes events like Enduring Heart at the Long Island Museum and IFC's Sundance short film tour.
Entities
Artists
- John Galliano
- Yayoi Kusama
- Lee Krasner
- Jackson Pollock
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Constantin Brancusi
- Arthur Jafa
- Taryn Simon
- Teresa Margolles
- Aziz Hazara
- Gordon Parks
- Malcolm X
- Muhammad Ali
- Justin Blinder
- Karl Lagerfeld
- Jeff Bezos
- Lauren Sánchez
- Bill Miller
- Alma Thomas
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Costume Institute
- The Met
- Whitney Museum
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- SculptureCenter
- Jack Shainman Gallery
- Museum of the City of New York
- Affordable Art Fair
- Starrett-Lehigh building
- Long Island Museum
- IFC Center
- Sundance Film Festival
- Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance
- LES Ecology Center
- Black Girls Sew
- Andrew Edlin Gallery
- 440 Gallery
- Liz's Book Bar
- Pete's Candy Store
- The Unframed Arts Collective
- Next City
- Hyperallergic
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Chelsea
- Harlem
- Long Island