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New Museum Expands in NYC: Inside the ‘New Humans’ Exhibition Opening March 2026

New Museum Expands in NYC: Inside the ‘New Humans’ Exhibition Opening March 2026

The New Museum in NYC opens its expanded space on March 21, 2026, debuting the ambitious “New Humans: Memories of the Future” exhibition—here’s what you need to know.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 16, 2026
How to Curate a Home Art Gallery Without Feeling Pretentious

How to Curate a Home Art Gallery Without Feeling Pretentious

Turn your living room into a welcoming art gallery with practical steps that keep the pretension out and the creativity in.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 15, 2026
Green St. Patrick's Day: 5 Sustainable Events in NYC to Celebrate the Emerald Isle

Green St. Patrick's Day: 5 Sustainable Events in NYC to Celebrate the Emerald Isle

Discover five eco‑friendly St. Patrick's Day happenings across New York City—green parades, zero‑waste art walks, and sustainable celebrations you can join.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 14, 2026
Sustainable St. Patrick's Day: Eco-Friendly Celebration Tips

Sustainable St. Patrick's Day: Eco-Friendly Celebration Tips

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly with simple, green swaps—from biodegradable decor to low-waste drinks—so your party feels festive and planet‑friendly.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 14, 2026
Ceija Stojka Just Got Her First Major U.S. Show. The Art World Owes Her 50 Years of Attention.

Ceija Stojka Just Got Her First Major U.S. Show. The Art World Owes Her 50 Years of Attention.

Ceija Stojka survived Auschwitz, Bergen-Belsen, and Ravensbrück, then spent decades painting her way back to witness—and the art world mostly ignored her. The Drawing Center's new retrospective is a reckoning, not a celebration.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 6, 2026
How to Walk Into a Chelsea Gallery Like You Belong There

How to Walk Into a Chelsea Gallery Like You Belong There

Chelsea galleries feel intimidating on purpose. Here’s a no-jargon guide to gallery-hopping NYC without feeling like an imposter.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 5, 2026
How to Walk Into a Chelsea Mega-Gallery (And Not Feel Like an Imposter)

How to Walk Into a Chelsea Mega-Gallery (And Not Feel Like an Imposter)

Chelsea’s giant galleries can feel intimidating on purpose, but you don’t need insider credentials to belong there. Here’s my practical, anti-gatekeeping playbook for actually enjoying the art this weekend, plus one show you should absolutely see.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 5, 2026
Fiber Art Isn't Craft. It's the Most Exciting Thing Happening in Contemporary Art Right Now.

Fiber Art Isn't Craft. It's the Most Exciting Thing Happening in Contemporary Art Right Now.

The institutional art world has spent decades calling fiber and textile work craft to dismiss it—and the women making it. With International Women's Day three days away, it's time to call that what it is: gatekeeping.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 5, 2026
The 2026 Whitney Biennial Is Running. Here's What the Best Work by Women Actually Looks Like Right Now.

The 2026 Whitney Biennial Is Running. Here's What the Best Work by Women Actually Looks Like Right Now.

International Women's Day lands mid-Biennial—so instead of a celebration post, here's an honest look at what the strongest work by women artists is doing right now, and how to find it when you visit.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 5, 2026

Five Women Artists Whose Work Stopped Me Cold This Season

Skip the predictable IWD roundups. Here are five living, working women artists whose work actually stopped me in my tracks this season — with practical info on where to see them right now.

Nadia Okafor-Chen
Nadia Okafor-ChenMarch 4, 2026
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