The Best Art Galleries And Exhibits In NYC This Weekend, May 20
New York Public Library Centennial Celebration
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street
exhibitions.nypl.org/100/programs
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Most of the events celebrating the centennial at this New York Institution are free. They include an interactive comics carousel, a magic show, building tours and a display of five foot tall replicas of the Library Lions made out of LEGOs by artist Nathan Sawaya.
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The Campbell Apartment
Grand Central Terminal
89 East 42nd Street
212.953.0409
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LICARTS OPEN
locations throughout Long Island City, Queens
liartsopen.org
There are plenty of events and tours happening at this two-week long event.We recommend checking out the entire schedule, but don't miss the Jack Elchenbaum LIC Studio Strolls on Sunday May 22.
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The Creek and The Cave
10-93 Jackson Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
718.706.8783
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Art + Technology
Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery
5622 Mosholu Avenue
Riverdale NY 10471
212.729.4974
elisacontemporaryart.com
Turkish artist, Yasemin Kackar-Demirel, uses text and conversation from her Facebook page to develop her mixed media works. Other artists, including Kimber Berry also explore technology and social media through their own art.
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Alyson Schwartz is the author of the blog Ribbons of Thought, which features musings on topics from fashion to NYC living including fun activities, food and unique finds.
