Staff Pick

Staff Picks: October 2016

What has the Art21 staff been up to lately? Seeing art of course! We present a selection of our favorite exhibitions on view now in New York City.


“I loved By the People: Designing a Better America at the Cooper Hewitt Museum and wound up reflecting on how so many artists, whether they deal in ‘design’ or not, are crafting ways to suggest solutions for everyday problems—both personal and communal. Looking forward to comparing with my students how the designers in this show address social problems as compared with our new Season 8 artist, Pedro Reyes.”

Joe Fusaro, Senior Education Advisor
On view through February 26, 2017


Paul Pfeiffer’s new work at Paula Cooper Gallery is a haunting and wondrous investigation of American spectacle. His deconstructed videos are mesmerizing.”

Tina Kukielski, Executive Director
On view through November 12


“Thoroughly enjoyed TOTAL PROOF: The GALA Committee 1995-1997 at Red Bull Studios. Truly a fascinating project!”

Maggie Albert, Associate Director of Development and External Relations
On view through November 27


Kerry James Marshall at The Met. Essential.”

Jonathan Munar, Director of Digital Media and Strategy
On view through January 29, 2017


Is there an exhibition or artwork you’ve fallen in love with recently? Leave your own pick in the comments below!