The New Museum Sets Reopening Date With New Artist Commissions
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The New Museum in Manhattan's Lower East Side is reopening on March 21 after over three years of construction and a decade of planning, featuring an expansion that doubles its gallery space.
- The 60,000-square-foot expansion, designed by architects including OMA / Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, will also house artist residencies and community programming.
- To celebrate the reopening, the museum will offer free admission during the opening weekend.
- The project’s total cost is estimated at $82 million, reflecting significant investment in the museum’s growth and future.
- Lisa Phillips, the museum’s longtime director, emphasized that the institution is entering a phase of increased activity and engagement rather than winding down.
