New York Now: Home—A Photography Triennial
Now on view

There's no place like home, but this word can mean different things to different people. At its most practical, “Home” refers to the literal places we dwell. Yet it can also stand for family, or the communities of which we choose to be a part. This vital and complex concept arises in often surprising ways in our urban context, from highly personal experiences to debates over public policy. New York Now: Home aims to look at how recent lens-based works have responded to and interpreted these issues, straddling the stories of the city before, during, and after the pandemic.

Selected works from 33 contemporary artists encompass a variety of perspectives—as diverse as the city itself—and consider a range of picture making approaches. From the personal and intimate to the monumental and collective, the photographs in this exhibition invite viewers to see the city they thought they knew through fresh perspectives.

Inspired by the Museum’s landmark presentation of the same name in 2000, this photography series will occur every three years and engage different themes and issues of the contemporary city.

In the News
Our Triennial is listed as one of TimeOut New York's 11 can't-miss exhibitions this spring! Read more from 6sqft, ArtDaily, and Martin Cid Magazine. Connect with us @MuseumOfCityNY and share what "home" means to you with #NewYorkNow.

Picturing Black Femme and Queer Communities in New York Now
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30pm

Join New York Now: Home exhibiting artists Naima Green, Nona Faustine, and Laylah Amatullah Barrayn for a conversation about photography as a creative apparatus for shifting dominant narratives in New York and beyond.

Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Members; $10 Students

Documenting Intimacy: Self, Family, and Community
Thursday, June 8, 6:30pm

Exhibiting artists Cheryl Mukherji, Laila Stevens, Dean Mahd, and Amarise Carreras meet for a conversation about how they document themselves, their family histories, and their chosen families and communities.

Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Members; $10 Students

Add a Group Experience to Your Museum Itinerary!

Immerse yourself in New York Now: Home with an in-depth private look provided by an expert Museum Guide. Perfect for couples, families, team activities, corporate groups, or anyone looking for a more intimate visit. Curator-led tours are available. 

Learn more and book now!

Bring your students to see New York Now: Home and encourage them to see their city through new eyes. Students will build empathy and skills in visual literacy as they explore a variety of perspectives—as diverse as the city itself—from artists across the five boroughs who have captured the complex and often surprising concepts of home, family, and community. 

Learn more; booking begins March 15!