New Museum expansion/reopening (New York) — opened 21 Mar 2026
Key Questions
When did the New Museum's expansion open?
The New Museum in New York reopened with its OMA-designed annex on March 21, 2026. This expansion doubles the museum's space.
What is the 'New Humans' exhibition about?
'New Humans' explores human-machine relations in the workplace, spanning AI, robots, and biotech. It includes works from Mesopotamian myths to artists like Dalí, Bacon, Self, Bauhaus, Heartfield, and Steyerl.
Who designed the New Museum's new annex?
The annex was designed by OMA. It is described as a 'kiss' between two architectural eras and features a faceted skin on the Bowery side, drawing ongoing architecture critiques.
What other exhibitions or programs are featured at the reopened New Museum?
Alongside 'New Humans,' there is 'Future Cities.' NEW INC, the museum's incubator, is hosting DEMO2026, an art, design, and technology festival.
How does the expansion impact the New Museum's role?
The expansion positions the museum as a larger hub for artistic experimentation and community engagement. It supports transhistorical exhibitions on reconfiguration and transformation.
OMA annex open, doubling space to 120k sq ft; 'New Humans: Memories of the Future' (AI/robots/biotech incl. Dalí/Bacon/Self, myths to Bauhaus/Heartfield/Steyerl, global lineup Hosnedlová/Hsu/Yi); architecture critiques on Bowery faceted skin/flexible galleries.