The New York Art Scene

This Summer 2025 course, and Section One of Fall 2025 are full. For Fall 2025 please enroll in Section Two. To be placed on the waitlist for summer or fall please email: sps.all@nyu.edu

New York is one of the most artistically vibrant cities in the world and a magnet for contemporary artists from around the globe. This course invites students on a journey into the art scene by exploring some of the best art exhibits offered throughout the city. We will visit leading galleries and museums; reflect on current trends in the arts; and read a range of insightful essays and interviews with key figures in the field. Whether you are familiar with contemporary art or just curious about it, this course will give you the tools to acquire a broader, more coherent understanding and appreciation of the role of art in our contemporary society. This in-person course meets at different galleries and museums, not on the NYU campus.

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