The New Museum in NYC, dedicated solely to contemporary art, is expanding with a new 60,000-square-foot building, set to open in fall 2025. This expansion, designed by OMA, will double gallery space and improve visitor circulation, providing a dedicated space for the cultural incubator NEW INC. The building will be named after the late Toby Devan Lewis and is part of a $125 million Capital Campaign. The design incorporates modern aesthetics while ensuring seamless integration with the existing SANAA-designed structure, enhancing overall museum experience.
The New Museum expansion, designed by OMA, will double gallery space and enhance visitor experience, opening in fall 2025 with a focus on humanity's definition.
Shohei Shigematsu of OMA highlights that the expansion represents the Museum's role as an incubator for new cultural perspectives and artistic production.
The new building will honor philanthropist Toby Devan Lewis and comes as part of the Museum's ongoing $125 million Capital Campaign, approaching completion.
The striking seven-story addition will seamlessly integrate with the existing SANAA-designed structure while enhancing visibility and access through improved vertical circulation.
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