Fall brings new museum shows in New York
"Woman, I," by the Dutch-born artist Willem de Kooning, is part of a retrospective of the artist's career on view at the Museum of Modern Art, through Jan. 9. Credit: AP
Fall brings a wave of new exhibitions to the city's museums. Here are some favorites, now open.
DE KOONING
WHAT MoMA's big fall show is a retrospective of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by one of the 20th century American greats, a native of The Netherlands who came to America in 1926 and worked prolifically through the 1980s.
WHEN | WHERE Through Jan. 9 at the Museum of Modern Art, 11 W. 53rd St.
INFO $25, 212-708-9400, moma.org
ARTIST AS JEWELER
WHAT What is jewelry but wearable sculpture made from precious materials? This new exhibit showcases jewelry by great artists including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Louise Nevelson and Jeff Koons.
WHEN | WHERE Through Jan. 8 at the Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle
INFO $15, 212-299-7777, madmuseum.org
HARPER'S BAZAAR
WHAT A look at the photography in the celebrated fashion magazine in the decade since Glenda Bailey became editor in chief. Photographers here include Peter Lindbergh, David Bailey, William Klein, Patrick Demarchelier, Terry Richardson, and others; among their subjects are Kate Winslet, Lady Gaga and Marc Jacobs.
WHEN | WHERE Through Jan. 8 at the International Center for Photography, 1133 Sixth Ave. at 43rd Street
INFO $12, 212-857-0000, www.icp.org
DICKENS AT 200
WHAT Looking ahead to the bicentennial birthday of this eternally beloved English author, the Morgan Library presents a collection of manuscripts, letters, books, photographs and illustrations. Highlights include the complete manuscript and notes for "Our Mutual Friend," allowing viewers a glimpse into Dickens's creative process.
WHEN | WHERE Through Feb. 12 at the Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave., at 36th Street
INFO $15, 212-685- 0008, themorgan.org
EZRA JACK KEATS
WHAT Here's one for kids and grown-ups alike. The Jewish Museum spotlights this award-winning children's book author and illustrator, whose best known works include "The Snowy Day," "Whistle for Willie" and "Peter's Chair." The Brooklyn-born Keats was the child of Eastern European immigrants (family name: Katz), and his simple, colorful urban stories were among the first to include multiracial characters.
WHEN | WHERE Through Jan. 29 at The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92nd Street. Closed Sept. 29-30 for Rosh Hashanah
INFO $12, children under 12 free, 212-423-3200, thejewishmuseum.org
