New York City has no shortage of things to do and see, whether you’re a resident or a visitor. From soaking up the view from the Empire State Building’s observation deck to discovering the city’s real jazz scene, architectural wonders, and big-name museums, you could spend months or even years experiencing this diverse, vibrant city. New York is probably best known for its famous and ever-changing art scene.

New York City has some of the best art Exhibits in the world. This makes it the ultimate travel destination for art lovers looking to catch significant exhibitions. You may also want to check out the southeastern art festival for some of the best art exhibits in the world.

However, if you’re in New York City, you’re guaranteed to find some of the most exciting exhibits currently showing or coming soon. Here are the best immersive art experiences and exhibits in New York City you should consider checking out:

1. Wangechi Mutu: Intertwined, The New Museum

Intertwined is one of the best art exhibits in New York you should consider checking out. This highly anticipated exhibit by Wangechi Mutu, a Kenyan-born artist, will showcase over 100 of her works at the New Museum. The collection of works will be showcased in different media, including drawings, films, paintings, performances, sculptures, and collages. It will also explore themes of colonialism, transformation, mutation, globalization, and diasporic cultural traditions.

2. Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious

The team at Fotografiska New York celebrates fifty years of hip-hop through photography. This photography exhibition will include an expansive showcase of images of hip-hop stars from the 1970s to the present day. The exhibit will feature images of legends like Mary J. Blige, Notorious BIG, and Tupac, as well as contemporary favorites like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tyler the Creator. It will also present vintage documentary news portraits and photos from New York’s South Bronx, where this new form of art began half a century ago.

3. INTER_ SoHo

SoHo’s revolutionary and interactive art experience takes you on a journey of self-discovery. This immersive experience, dubbed INTER, is a collaborative project from artist Pete Sax and JOBI Experiential. The exhibit comprises a multi-sensory environment where guests become part of the art. Explore the mind, body, and reality through digital creations and mind-bending installations.

The exhibit’s INTER_planetary section invites you to explore a series of five installations, each representing Earth’s elements, including fire, Earth, ether, water, and air. You cannot miss the gallery spaces featuring trippy mirrors, verdant displays of hanging greenery, a guided meditation, and a vibrational playing of gongs. You would also want to enjoy the storytelling experience that includes visual, audio, spatial, and experiential elements.

Endnote

Going to these remarkable art shows and exhibits in New York City will give you a dose of tradition and the innovatively cool. New York City has some of the best art exhibits and shows, whether you love distinctive, thought-provoking street art or the hottest immersive art experiences.

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