New York comes alive with art over the first two weeks of May. From major fairs such as Frieze, TEFAF and NADA to newcomers such as Future and Independent, there is something for every artistic taste and budget. With so much on, it will be difficult for even the most ambitious visitors to experience it all. We'll be curating a programme of art highlights for our members including our coveted Annual Artists Party. Click here to find out more!

Check out some of our New York's not-to-miss art moments:

1/ Frieze New York, The Shed, Manhattan | 545 W 30th Street

Solo exhibitions are strong at this years line-up. Highlights include paintings by Alex Katz, presented by Gladstone Gallery and James Cohan’s display of new work by Elias Sime, currently featured at the 2024 Venice Biennale. 

2/ TEFAF New York, Park Avenue Armory, Manhattan | 643 Park Avenue

20th-century treasures up for grabs include The Manichini by Giorgio de Chirico presented by Montreal firm Landau Fine Art and 1948 bronze oblong cup by Alberto Giacometti offered by Galerie Jacques Lacoste. 

3/ NADA, 548 West, Manhattan | 548 W 22nd Street

Dedicated to promoting fresh talent, NADA has a fantastic roster of presentations from first-time exhibitors include Jova Lynne at Matéria Gallery; Sergio Suarez, Samuel Stewart, and Ana Won at KDR; and Jang Jongwan at Foundry Seoul.

4/ Petrit Halilaj’s Roof Garden, Metropolitan Museum of Art  | 1000 5th Ave

Contemporary Yugoslavian artist Petrit Halilaj has been commissioned to produce a site-specific installation for The Met's Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, marking his debut in the United States. Inspired by his experiences during the Balkans' 1990s conflict, Halilaj's work promises a profound exploration of trauma and resilience and the Cultivist can’t wait for it to be unveiled on the 29th of April!

5/ Christopher Wool: See Stop Run, | 101 Greenwich St 

Wool's largest exhibition since 2014 rejects the tradition of the white-walled gallery by occupying the 19th floor of an unoccupied space in the financial district of New York. Curated with Anne Pontégnie, the exhibition situates Wool’s work within a specific context, where the art and its environment interact. 

6/ Joan Jonas: Good Night Good Morning, MoMA | 11 West 53 Street

The most comprehensive retrospective of the artist’s work in the United States, this must-see show traces the development of her career, from works that explore performance and technology to recent installations about ecology and the landscape.

7/ 81st Edition of the Whitney Biennial, Whitney Museum | 99 Gansevoort St

The Whitney Biennial is the longest-running survey of contemporary art in the United States and the 2024 edition features 71 artists who grapple with the most pressing issues of today. Entitled Even Better Than the Real Thing, the 81st Edition explores themes of gender, race and identity within the context of artificial intelligence.

8/ Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo (feat. Takashi Murakami) |200 Eastern Parkway

For the first time in 24 years, Utagawa Hiroshige’s 100 Famous Views of Edo—one of the Brooklyn Museum’s greatest treasures—returns to public display. The Museum’s complete set of these celebrated prints is among the world’s finest, full of vibrant colours preserved by decades in the dark.

Club members will enjoy curator-led private tours of both the Joan Jonas and Christopher Wool exhibitions. Save your spot now and plan your trip with our brochure of must-see exhibitions and expert guidance to navigate New York’s art highlights! Learn about Club membership here.