10 Notable Art Exhibitions in 2025

These exhibitions reflect a rich tapestry of global and historical perspectives, making them excellent opportunities for collectors and art enthusiasts to deepen their engagement with transformative works of art.

Jack Whitten. Atopolis: For Édouard Glissant. 2014. Acrylic on canvas, 8 panels, overall 124 1/2 × 248 1/2″ (316.2 × 631.2 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Acquired through the generosity of Sid R. Bass, Lonti Ebers, Agnes Gund, Henry and Marie-Josée Kravis, Jerry Speyer and Katherine Farley, and Daniel and Brett Sundheim. © 2025 The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Photo by Jonathan Muzikar.
  1. Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature
    February 8, 2025 – May 5, 2025, The Met, NYC
    Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Friedrich’s birth, this is the first U.S. exhibition dedicated to the Romantic master, exploring his bond with nature through his transformative landscapes.
  2. Sargent and Paris
    April 27, 2025 – August 30, 2025, The Met, NYC
    A deep dive into John Singer Sargent’s early career in Paris, culminating with his iconic painting Madame X, alongside other pivotal works from his decade-long practice in France.
  3. Faith Ringgold: Woman on a Bridge
    May 9, 2025 – September 7, 2025, Guggenheim, NYC
    Highlighting Ringgold’s monumental quilt series, including Tar Beach, this exhibition contextualizes her work within modern art and celebrates her lasting influence on contemporary artists.
  4. Beatriz Milhazes: Rigor and Beauty
    March 7, 2025 – September 7, 2025, Guggenheim, NYC
    Featuring vibrant works by the Brazilian artist, this exhibition showcases her innovative “monotransfer” technique and explores themes of Brazilian culture, geometry, and abstraction.
  5. Superfine: Tailoring Black Style
    May 10, 2025 – September 15, 2025, The Met, NYC
    A Costume Institute exhibition examining the history of the Black dandy from the 1700s to the present, exploring style as a cultural and historical statement.
  6. Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers
    May 11, 2025 – September 27, 2025, MoMA, NYC
    An exploration of af Klint’s spiritually-infused abstract works, revealing her revolutionary approach to color, form, and symbolism.
  7. Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985
    September 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
    This exhibition highlights photography’s role in the Black Arts Movement, featuring work that reflects cultural, political, and artistic milestones over three transformative decades.
  8. Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers
    April 18, 2025 – January 18, 2026, Guggenheim, NYC
    Johnson’s largest solo exhibition to date explores themes of social alienation, race, and masculinity through multimedia works and large-scale installations.
  9. Jack Whitten: The Messenger
    March 23, 2025 – August 2, 2025, MoMA, NYC
    A retrospective of Whitten’s trailblazing career, featuring experimental paintings that merge abstraction with social commentary.
  10. The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art
    October 18, 2025 – March 1, 2026, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
    A groundbreaking presentation of contemporary Indigenous art from Australia, exploring cosmology, storytelling, and cultural identity.

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