top of page

Postcard from New York I Apr 27 -May 01, 2026

Here is our weekly Postcard from New York 2026, in collaboration with Clio Art Fair!


In this article, we will explore some of the highlights of this week, looking for the most interesting and inspiring exhibitions and events in NYC.


Let's discover our selection of NYC-based art events!New York 2025



Text says "POSTCARD FROM NEW YORK" on abstract blue background. Details an exhibit at MoMA, 25 Apr - 27 Jun 2026, featuring Rauschenberg's work.

In Museums

IMPORTANT EARLY WORKS FROM THE CY TWOMBLY FOUNDATION - ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG

@Gagosian 25 APR, 2026 - 27 JUN, 2026 Gagosian is pleased to announce an exhibition of six important early works by Robert Rauschenberg from the Cy Twombly Foundation. Organized during the centennial of Rauschenberg’s birth, this presentation accompanies the exhibition of works by Marcel Duchamp that will inaugurate the gallery’s new ground-floor space in the historic building at 980 Madison Avenue, with both opening on April 25. Discover more



Colorful collage with abstract shapes. Text: "Postcard from New York," "In Galleries," "2026 Queens Borough Arts Festival," with event dates.

In Galleries

2026 QUEENS BOROUGH ARTS FESTIVAL @QUEENS MUSEUM

25 APR, 2026 - 17 MAY, 2026

The NYC Public Schools Arts Office is proud to announce the 2026 Borough Arts Festival, an annual opportunity for our students to shine by elevating their voices in the public space. Congratulations to all of the students who are presenting work in this year’s festival and to their families. And a heartfelt thank you to the countless educators and administrators who support our students in developing their craft. Discover more



Colorful mural reads "Greater New York" with cityscape and art supplies. Text: "Postcard from New York" and event details overlay.

Our Show

CLIO ART FAIR MAY 2026 @511 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001 May 7–10 & May 14–17, 2026

Clio Art Fair, the leading independent art fair that champions self-represented artists, returns to Chelsea this spring with two consecutive editions: May 7–10 and May 14–17, 2026. Each week will feature a completely new roster of 35+ international artists and artist collectives, offering collectors, curators, and the public a fresh and diverse experience across both weekends.​ Clio Art Fair continues to break the mold of traditional art fairs by providing a high-visibility platform for artists without exclusive gallery representation. Focused on direct connection, authenticity, and discovery, Clio has become a must-attend event for those seeking what’s next in contemporary art.



Statue set against modern buildings in New York. Text reads "Postcard from New York," "Outside," with exhibit details below.

Outside

HE LIGHT THAT SHINES THROUGH THE UNIVERSE - ANDREW NGUYEN @HIGH LINE PLINTH 25 APR, 2026 - AUTUMN 2027 The Light That Shines Through the Universe is a 30-foot-tall sandstone homage to the Bamiyan Buddhas, two 6th-century monumental statues in central Afghanistan that were destroyed in 2001 by the Taliban. Nguyen symbolically casts the Buddha’s hands, missing from the original monuments long before their final destruction, from brass artillery shells. They are arranged in mudras—or ritual gestures—that express fearlessness in compassion. The work’s title is a direct reference to the nickname used by local communities for the larger of the two Buddhas: “Salsal,” which means “the light that shines through the universe.” This broken, rebuilt, resilient figure suggests the use of memory and the concept of reincarnation as a tool for renewal and healing. Discover more



Comments

bottom of page