Museum & Exhibition Guide — 2026-11-10
November 2026 marks a pivotal moment for global museums, with major new openings in New York and London centered on abstraction and photography. The art world is buzzing with Art Week NYC highlights, featuring high-profile retrospectives for Yoshitomo Nara and Norman Lewis, while London welcomes a landmark show for Nan Goldin.
Museum & Exhibition Guide — 2026-11-10
Yoshitomo Nara Retrospective — The New York Times Guide
- What: A major exhibition showcasing Yoshitomo Nara’s "alluring childlike figures."
- Dates: Currently on display in New York.
- Why Go: This exhibition is highlighted as a key U.S. museum opening this fall, offering a rare chance to see the Japanese contemporary artist’s iconic, emotionally complex characters in person.
Seven Abstraction Shows — Various NYC Galleries
- What: A cluster of solo exhibitions featuring works by Norman Lewis, Nairy Baghramian, Mildred Thompson, and Virginia Jaramillo.
- Dates: Opening during Art Week NYC (November 2026).
- Why Go: These shows are central to the city’s art week programming, offering a deep dive into the legacy and future of abstraction through both historical masters like Lewis and contemporary sculptors like Baghramian.
Nan Goldin at Hayward Gallery — London
- What: A return to London for photographer Nan Goldin.
- Dates: Running in November 2026.
- Why Go: Described as a "brilliant thing to see" in November, this exhibition marks a significant moment for Goldin’s work in the UK capital, alongside other cultural highlights like the resurrection of Haruki Murakami’s Tokyo jazz club.
Currently Running: Editor's Picks
Brancusi at MoMA — Museum of Modern Art, New York
- What: A dedicated exhibition of Constantin Brancusi’s sculptures.
- Through: Fall 2026 schedule.
- Highlight: While critically acclaimed for the artist's "glorious and resonant" work, recent reviews note that the MoMA installation faces challenges regarding space and crowd mitigation, making the viewing experience distinct.
Arthur Jafa — The New Museum, New York
- What: A massive show by video artist Arthur Jafa.
- Through: Fall 2026.
- Highlight: This exhibition is cited as one of the standout shows of the autumn season in New York, focusing on Jafa’s powerful video installations that explore race, identity, and culture.
Top 10 London Exhibitions — V&A, Tate Modern, Barbican
- What: A curated selection of ten must-see exhibitions across London’s top institutions.
- Through: Current season (late 2026).
- Highlight: Critics’ picks include shows at major venues like the V&A and Tate Modern, emphasizing a diverse range of contemporary and historical displays.
Beyond Art: Science, History & Immersive
- Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience at Science Museum, London — A spectacular VR import from the US that allows visitors to go inside a black hole.
- Epic Encounters at Texas Science & Natural History Museum, Austin — An immersive exhibit unveiled recently to excite and connect curious minds with science and natural history.
Last Chance: Closing Soon
No specific closing dates for the above exhibitions were provided in the recent research results.
Exhibition Trends & Insights
Institutional Alliances: A major trend is emerging with the unprecedented alliance between MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and M+. These three institutions are treating their holdings as one shared collection, curated by staff across three continents, signaling a shift toward globalized curation.
Abstraction Revival: There is a strong focus on abstraction in New York during Art Week, with multiple concurrent shows dedicated to historical figures like Norman Lewis and Mildred Thompson, suggesting a renewed critical interest in mid-century abstract movements.
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