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Manhattan's Municipal Building Opens Historic Cupola as Free Observation Deck

After a six-million-dollar restoration, the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street welcomes visitors to its newly accessible rooftop terrace, offering fresh perspectives on the city's architectural heritage.

The century-old civic skyscraper's restored cupola provides a unique vantage point, while revealing the overlooked story of Hettie Anderson, the Black model who inspired its iconic Civic Fame statue.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex 'Gus' Sets New Auction Record at Sotheby's

The 67-million-year-old skeleton fetches $50.1m, surpassing the previous high set by a Stegosaurus in 2024.

A remarkably preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named 'Gus' sold for $50.1m at Sotheby's New York, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. The 38-foot specimen, 61% complete by bone count, was discovered in South Dakota and prepared with 3D-printed elements. The sale raises questions about private ownership limiting scientific access.

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Legionella bacteria detected in Guggenheim cooling tower during NYC outbreak

Museum confirms positive test amid Upper East Side health scare but says building remains safe for visitors

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan has confirmed that Legionella bacteria were found in its cooling tower during a city-wide inspection linked to an outbreak that has sickened 36 people. Officials say the facility poses no risk to the public.

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Massimiliano Gioni Takes Helm at New Museum Following Leadership Transition

The longtime artistic director assumes the top post at the New York institution, succeeding Lisa Phillips after her 26-year tenure

Massimiliano Gioni has been appointed director of the New Museum, marking a significant leadership change at one of New York's most progressive contemporary art institutions. The move follows the retirement of Lisa Phillips, who led the museum since 1999.

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Sotheby's to Auction Rare Virgil Abloh Prints Supporting University Scholarships

Four 2015 screenprints from the designer's Off-Wisconsin collaboration go under the hammer to fund educational opportunities at his alma mater

The auction house presents a unique set of prints by the late Virgil Abloh, with proceeds benefiting scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Madison for underrepresented students in creative fields.

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Guggenheim Workers Vote to Authorise Strike as Contract Talks Stall

Union members at the New York museum overwhelmingly backed industrial action amid disputes over pay and working conditions following recent layoffs and leadership changes.

Ninety-three percent of unionised staff at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum voted to authorise strike action as negotiations over a new contract reach an impasse, with workers citing inadequate pay rises and job security concerns.

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New York Gallery Transforms Venezuelan Art Show into Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

Henrique Faria Fine Art redirects proceeds from 'Kiosko' exhibition to support humanitarian aid following June's devastating tremors

A New York showcase of Venezuelan contemporary art has pivoted to raise funds for earthquake relief after catastrophic tremors struck Venezuela in June, killing over 1,700 people and destroying thousands of buildings.

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Morgan Library maps tarot's journey from Renaissance courts to Surrealist dreams

A two-part exhibition in New York brings together 380 works tracing the cards' evolution across five centuries

Opening this month, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions at the Morgan Library & Museum reunites the majority of a legendary 15th-century deck for the first time in North America, while charting the cards' transformation into a global occult symbol.

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New York Society Library completes major renovation of historic Upper East Side home

The city’s oldest library has expanded its stacks, added member spaces and opened a conservation lab while staying open throughout the works.

The New York Society Library has completed its most extensive building-wide renovation since the 1980s, expanding stacks, creating a conservation lab and adding study and events space within its 1937 Italianate townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

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Historic WPA murals at risk as Manhattan shelter faces demolition

Bellelevue Men's Shelter closure leaves fate of New Deal-era artworks uncertain amid structural decay and stalled redevelopment

Several murals created under the Works Progress Administration inside Manhattan's Bellevue Men's Shelter may be lost as the city weighs whether to restore or demolish the deteriorating building.

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New York Historical Unveils Tang Wing Dedicated to American Democracy

Amid a fraught political climate, Manhattan's oldest museum opens a $175m expansion exploring the nation's democratic legacy

The New York Historical launches its ambitious Tang Wing for American Democracy this week, a 71,000 sq. ft addition that doubles as both a civic statement and a major curatorial upgrade for the institution founded in 1804.