More Art and Culture to Devour in the Big Apple this Summer!
Newly renovated Frick Collection unveils inaugural special exhibition at its revamped headquarters, starting next week.
New York City has an art-filled season ahead! After the rejuvenation of the Upper East Side, the famed Frick Collection is set to unveil a new exhibition titled "Love Letters of Vermeer" starting June 18, 2025.
Xavier F. Salomon, Deputy Director, expressed his enthusiasm, "Following our relaunch on April 17, it's only fitting that we debut our new special exhibition galleries, designed by Selldorf Architects, with a deep dive into Vermeer, one of our most popular artists. 'Lady and Maid,' the last masterpiece that our museum's founder, Henry Clay Frick, acquired before his demise, will anchor this tribute to his collecting legacy."
For the first time, "The Love Letter" from the Rijksmuseum, originally from Amsterdam, will be displayed alongside "Woman Writing a Letter with Her Maid," currently at the National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, alongside Frick's "Lady and Maid."
This exhibition aims to shed light on letter writing and exchange in the 17th century, as revealed by the collection's press department. Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen, Axel Rüger, the exhibition's director, shared further insights, stating, "This is the first Vermeer exhibition in New York since 2001, devoted to works by one of the world's most revered artists."
Axel added, "We're grateful to Dr. Robert Fucci, a distinguished scholar specializing in 17th-century Dutch art from the University of Amsterdam, for his contributions to this show and the accompanying catalog."
While you're exploring the Frick Collection, don't forget to check out what other art experiences the city has in store this summer:
- Brooklyn Museum: Featuring "Melissa Joseph. ‘Tender’" from June 6 to November 2, 2025.
- The Guggenheim Museums and Foundation: Offering a variety of exhibitions, including "By Way Of: Material and Motion in the Guggenheim Collection," "Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930," and "Collection in Focus | Piet Mondrian: A Retrospective."
- Color Factory: Presenting exhibits exploring 200 years of dance in New York City, on display through July 6, 2025.
- New York Historical Society: Highlighting "The Year of Flaco," an exhibition about the Central Park Zoo owl, curated by Rebecca Klassen.
- MoMA PS1: Hosting "Julien Ceccaldi, Adult Theater."
- Museum of the City of New York: Participating in the Museum Mile Festival on June 10, 2025, offering free access to exhibitions.
- Arsenal Gallery: Showcasing "Queer in Nature" starting June 11, 2025.
Don't miss out on these remarkable artistic journeys!
June 18 - August 31, 2025
Frick Collection: 1 East 70th St
Wednesday-Thursday, Saturday-Sunday 11:00-18:00; Friday 11:00-21:00
Did you know the Frick Collection houses a 1914 bowling alley in its basement? Let your curiosity run wild!
While immersing in the rich art scene of New York City this summer, take a break from the busy lifestyle to explore the Frick Collection's home-and-garden area, housing a 1914 bowling alley in its basement. From June 18 to August 31, 2025, experience the "Love Letters of Vermeer" exhibition, a deep dive into letter writing and exchange in the 17th century, which may even spark an interest in reviving a lost art form, like writing heartfelt letters to loved ones during a summer evening at home.
