Jeffrey Gibson: The Animal That Therefore I Am
- Venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Opening Date: September 1, 2025
- Run Through: May 1, 2026
- A major commission at the Met, this show by contemporary artist Jeffrey Gibson offers an immersive installation at the museum’s façade, reinterpreting the legendary Genesis facade with powerful cultural narratives. A high-profile entry for the season.
Allegory and Abstraction: Selections from the Department of Drawings and Prints
- Venue: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Opening Date: September 4, 2025
- Run Through: December 9, 2025
- A thematic display likely rich with depth, this exhibition presents the museum’s drawing and print collection under a conceptual lens of allegory and abstraction. A chance for thoughtful writing grounded in art-historical discourse.
The Armory Show 2025
- Venue: Javits Center
- Dates: September 5–7, 2025
- The iconic fair inaugurates New York’s fall arts season, bringing together leading modern and contemporary galleries globally. A must-cover event for its market trends, installer stand-outs, and critical buzz.
U-Haul Art Fair
- Venue: Streets of Chelsea (parked U-Haul trucks)
- Dates: September 5–7, 2025
- A playful, guerrilla-style fair where artworks are presented from the backs of moving trucks. It’s both a satirical take on conventional fairs and a subversive cultural experience. Rich fodder for commentary, blending humor with critique.
Art on Paper 2025
- Venue: Pier 36, Lower East Side
- Dates: September 5–7, 2025
- A fair dedicated to the material possibilities of paper—drawings, prints, photography, and experimental practices. It attracts both established dealers and emerging voices, offering a distinct curatorial lens compared to the Armory.