Postcard from New York I Oct 12-Oct 16, 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
In Chelsea
CLIO VIBRATIONS - CELEBRATING 25 EDITIONS OF CLIO ART FAIR @ALESSANDRO BERNI GALLERY 03 OCT - 14 OCT, 2026 Alessandro Berni Gallery presents Clio Vibrations, a group exhibition celebrating 25 editions of Clio Art Fair and the artists who have contributed to its history and identity. Founded in 2013 as an independent alternative to the traditional commercial art fair model, Clio Art Fair has created a platform for hundreds of artists working independently and outside the conventional gallery system. Clio Vibrations brings together different generations, practices, and artistic perspectives, reflecting the diversity, experimentation, and independent spirit that have defined Clio throughout its 25 editions. The exhibition gathers the echoes of more than a decade of artistic encounters: the works, voices, ideas, and connections that have shaped the fair and allowed its community to continue growing.
In Museum
JAKOB KUDSK STEENSEN: WETLAND @MOMA MUSEUM OF MODERN ART 12 OCT, 2026 - 07 MAR, 2027 Have you ever wondered what once existed under the streets where we stand? Many modern cities were built on top of wetlands. If we look close enough, traces of those lost ecosystems remain.
In Berl-Berl, Jakob Kudsk Steensen reimagines Berlin’s forgotten wetlands as a singing, digital swamp. Part of an ongoing body of work, the work takes its title from the Slavic word for “swamp,” the origin of Berlin’s name. It combines ecological research and local folklore and songs—once used as a way of mapping this terrain and documenting its stories—to bring forth a new kind of landscape. Discover more
In Brooklyn
GOWANUS OPEN STUDIOS – 30TH ANNIVERSARY
17 OCT, 2026 – 18 OCT, 2026
Gowanus Open Studios returns for its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of creativity in one of Brooklyn's most vibrant artistic neighborhoods. Organized by Arts Gowanus, this free two-day event brings together more than 400 artists across over 90 locations on October 17 and 18, from 12 PM to 6 PM. Visitors are invited to explore working artists' studios, discover paintings, sculptures, installations, and performances, and meet the creative minds behind the work. This year's celebration also features special exhibitions, community events, and the opening of newly established affordable artist studios. From former factories to creative spaces, Gowanus Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to connect with local artists, purchase artworks directly, and experience the neighborhood's thriving art community.
Outside
SCARY AND THE DANCERS! - KENNY SCHARF @ROCKEFELLER CENTER
05 MAY, 2026 - 08 MAR, 2027 This fall, Rockefeller Center transforms into the fantastical world of artist Kenny Scharf with Scary and the Dancers!, a campus-wide public art exhibition presented by Art Production Fund and Rockefeller Center. At the center of the exhibition is Scary, a monumental 34-foot-tall inflatable sculpture in Center Plaza, surrounded by six colorful “dancing” sculptures inspired by classic air dancers. The installation marks Scharf’s largest sculptural commission to date and brings his vibrant, Pop Surrealist style to Rockefeller Center just in time for Halloween. Discover more
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