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Jeremy Frey: Woven – Bruce Museum (Greenwich, CT)

This first-ever retrospective celebrates Passamaquoddy artist Jeremy Frey’s mastery of basket weaving—melding tradition and innovation with materials like sweetgrass and porcupine quills. Extended through October 26, 2025.

Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective – MoMA (NYC, NY)

A landmark exhibition tracing the seminal career of sculptor Ruth Asawa, known for her delicate, wire-based organic forms. Opens October 19, 2025, running through February 7, 2026.

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep – MoMA (NYC, NY)

An immersive exploration of Frankenthaler's lyrical abstract paintings and color field innovations. October 25, 2025 to February 8, 2026.

Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream – MoMA (NYC, NY)

A dreamlike retrospective of the visionary Cuban artist, blending Afro-Cuban iconography with surrealism. Member previews in early November; opens November 10, runs through April 11, 2026.

Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens – Brooklyn Museum (NYC, NY)

A stunning presentation of nearly 275 portraits by the iconic Malian photographer, capturing mid‑20th-century West African identity with elegance and emotion. Opens October 10, 2025.

Monet and Venice – Brooklyn Museum (NYC, NY)

Featuring Impressionist painter Monet’s ethereal depictions of Venice, this exhibition enriches the art of light and environment. Opens October 11, 2025.

Divine Egypt – Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC, NY)

A richly symbolic display examining themes of love, sex, and gender in medieval art, anchored in depictions of the divine Egyptian figure. Runs October 12, 2025 to January 19, 2026.

Manet & Morisot – Legion of Honor (San Francisco, CA)

An immersive look at the mutual influence between Impressionist masters Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot, presented through their parallel artistic dialogues. October 11, 2025 to March 1, 2026.

Sobey Art Award Exhibition 2025 – National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, ON)

An exhibition of works by six artists shortlisted for Canada’s prestigious Sobey Art Award, offering a vibrant snapshot of contemporary Canadian art. October 3, 2025 to February 8, 2026.

In Relief: The Work of Dora de Pédery-Hunt (1913–2008) – National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, ON)

A tribute to the Hungarian–Canadian sculptor celebrated for her medallic artistry, presenting her finely detailed reliefs. October 15, 2025 to April 12, 2026.

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