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The Art of ART
Across Westchester, discover some of the region’s best museums. Lose yourself in the creative genius on display at these sites:
Neuberger Museum of Art [PURCHASE]
The art of our time — that’s the guiding principle of this museum, which Roy R. Neuberger founded with a donation of 108 art works in 1974. The heart of the collection, which now numbers 6,000+ works, is a famed assortment of mid- century American art — names like Jackson Pollock and
Mark Rothko — and rare African pieces.
Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art [PEEKSKILL]
Dubbed Westchester’s “most dynamic
contemporary art site” by The New York Times, HVCCA has a fittingly unusual home — a former factory on Peekskill’s Main Street. Exhibits
highlight work by both established and emerging national, international and regional artists. HVCCA also sponsors the Peekskill Project, an annual, citywide exhibition of site-specific artworks.
HVCCA’s WORD exhibit opening, featuring works by Laura Kimpton, Bill Schuck, Robert Indiana, Jeffrey Gibson, Kristyna & Marek Milde and 70 other artists. In the foreground is “sometime” by Bill Schuck and in the background is “LOVE” by Robert Indiana.
Katonah Museum [KATONAH]
You never know what stimulating or inspiring exhibition you’ll find here. It could be a traveling show of Matisse drawings or a group of monumental steel sculptures. Or you might be surprised by
an enigmatic and unexpected wrap covering the
museum facade. The Learning Center is an interactive space where children of all ages can drop in to create
and absorb art.
Above: Victoria Fu, Egg (digital rendering of installation at the Katonah Museum of Art), 2016, Inkjet on vinyl mesh over metal scaffolding, 32 ft x 36 ft x 5 ft. Courtesy of the artist, Simon Preston Gallery and Honor Fraser.
ArtsWestchester [WHITE PLAINS]
The County’s official arts council has turned an historic bank building in downtown White Plains into a busy center of creativity. You’ll find an ever-changing and varied series of art exhibits, installations. performances and workshops. Plus, the group’s website (artswestchester.org) is a one-stop resource for shows, events, discounts, arts organizations and artists across Westchester.
Tickets & Info 914.232.1252 caramoor.org
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