Everything You Need To Know This Week On New York's Art Scene

Must see shows!

Although these shows have already opened, be sure to check them out anyway! 1. Pop Objects and Icons from the Guggenheim Collection This focused exhibition demonstrates various artists’ engagement with Pop art and the Guggenheim's ongoing interest in the legacy of the style. Details: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street) New York, NY 10128 September 30, 2011–February 8, 2012 [More info] 2. Eyes Wide Shut: Contemporary Drawings from Germany Featuring work by Jonathan Meese, Andy Hope 1930, Ralf Ziervogel, Hansjoerg Dobliar, Marc Brandenburg, Ulla von Brandenburg, Claudia Wieser, Bo Christian Larsson, and Florian Meisenberg. Details: Vogt Gallery 508-526 West 26th Street, No. 911 September 15 - October 22, 2011 [More info] 3. Beauty Contest The exhibition features works by 20 internationally acclaimed and emerging artists who reflect critically on contemporary global society’s obsession and fascination with physical appearance. Details: Austrian Cultural Forum 11 East 52nd Street September 21, 2011 - January 3, 2012 [More info]