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African Art from the Permanent Collection
African art has been an integral part of the permanent collection since the Neuberger Museum of Art opened in 1974. In 1999, the collection nearly doubled in size with the major gift of 153 works from the late Lawrence Gussman, a notable collector and resident of Scarsdale, New York.
Gussman’s interest in Africa began in 1957 when he met Dr. Albert Schweitzer at his hospital in Labaréné (Gabon). This first encounter sparked a friendship between them that endured until Schweitzer’s death in 1965. Also sharing Dr. Schweitzer’s strong belief in humanitarian aid, Gussman and his wife returned each year to work at Dr. Schweitzer’s hospital. They both went for over thirty years. It was in Gabon that Gussman’s fascination with the art of Central Africa began; yet despite his annual trips to Gabon, he collected only in Europe and the United States, primarily through auction houses, dealers, and other collectors.
Then and Now: Modern and Contemporary Selections from the Permanent Collection
The Neuberger Museum of Art celebrates the return of some of its most precious treasures after being on national tour across the country for over a year. Included in Then and Noware works by some of our most beloved artists including Milton Avery, Romare Bearden, Stuart Davis, Willem de Kooning, Richard Diebenkorn, Arthur Dove, Helen Frankenthaler, Marsden Hartley, Hans Hofmann, Edward Hopper, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and David Smith. Amid these works contemporary art from the collection also are installed, in keeping with the spirit of our founding patron, Roy. R. Neuberger, who was committed to supporting the work of living artists, particularly during the formative years of their careers. As he once observed, “The contemporary world should buy the work of contemporary artists.”
Generous support for this project is provided by the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art and by the Purchase College Foundation.
Calder from the Collection
Calder from the Collection
January 29 - May 31, 2020
Alexander Calder (1898-1976) is a favorite modernist, whose work has inspired generations of artists and museum-goers. The Neuberger is very fortunate to have in its collection many works by the artist ranging from sculpture, prints, and paintings, a body of work that has grown significantly since the 1970s when Roy R. Neuberger gave to the Museum the first Calder he ever purchased, an untitled gouache painting on paper that the artist created in 1944. The Museum is delighted to share a selection of these works in Calder from the Collection.
Calder from the Collection is organized by the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY, and is curated by Helaine Posner, Chief Curator. Generous support for this exhibition is provided by the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art Exhibition Endowment and the Roy R. Neuberger Program Endowment.
Recent Acquisitions
Recent Acquisitions
January 29 – May 31, 2020
The Neuberger Museum of Art is committed to collecting works of art in the three areas of its mission: modern, contemporary, and African art, following founding patron Roy R. Neuberger’s vision to share art with the public broadly and to support the work of living artists who examine and expand the ideas of our time. The paintings, drawings, sculpture, and mixed media works on view, acquired by the Neuberger over the past two years, attest to the range and vitality of the Museum’s growing permanent collection.
Recent Acquisitions is organized by the Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY, and is curated by Helaine Posner, Chief Curator. The Museum is grateful to the donors whose generosity supports and helps build this important collection. Generous support for this exhibition is provided by the Friends of the Neuberger Museum of Art Exhibition Endowment and the Roy R. Neuberger Program Endowment.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Isaac Julien: Western Union: Small Boats
February 12 - May 31, 2020
This spring, the Neuberger will feature one of artist Isaac Julien’s most important works, Western Union: Small Boats, a video installation that focuses on journeys across the Mediterranean by so-called “clandestines” who leave Libya to escape war and famine. At a time when US immigration policies generate controversy on a daily basis, the questions posed by Julien in this work surrounding the circulation of human lives, the movements of bodies, and their personal stories, are as timely today as they were when he created the work in 2007.
Isaac Julien: Western Union: Small Boats is organized by the Neuberger Museum of Art and co-curated by Helaine Posner, Neuberger Chief Curator, and Louise Yelin, Purchase College, SUNY, Professor Emerita, Literature, Purchase College. Generous support for this exhibition is provided by Roy R. Neuberger Legacy Program Endowment.
Pier Paolo Pasolini: Subversive Prophet
February 12 - May 31, 2020
Outspoken and subversive, Pier Paolo Pasolini (Italian, 1922–1975) was a prolific poet, writer, and film director. The two-part exhibition begins with artistic homages to Pasolini by Chilean, New York–based artist Alfredo Jaar, and the late Uruguayan artist Antonio Frasconi, a former Purchase College professor. Both artists pay tribute to Pasolini. This first section also explores the reception of Pasolini in the Americas: in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States. The second part of the exhibition is devoted to Pasolini’s powerful creative output, featuring his poetry, novels, paintings, and drawings, as well as an introduction to his most important films including original film costumes designed in Rome by Farani.
Pier Paolo Pasolini : Subversive Prophet is curated by Patrice Giasson, Alex Gordon Curator of Art of the Americas, with assistance provided by Elizabeth Orlandini, Curatorial intern; Greg Taylor, Purchase College Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; Paula Halperin, Purchase College Associate Professor of Latin American History and Chair, Film and Media Studies; Luigino Piccolo, Director Sartoria Teatrale Farani; Mónica de la Mora Kuri, Art Coordinator Morelia Film Fest; and Courtney Lykins, Purchase College Art History student (’18). Major support for this project is provided by the Alex Gordon Estate.
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Temporary Parking and Walking Directions
Until repaving of the Visitor Parking Lot West 1 (W1) is complete, museum visitors are encouraged to park in Lot West 2. Parking fees are suspended during the repaving project. A walking path from Lot West 2 to the museum is shown in red below. Additional spaces are available in the East Parking Lots (E1, E2, E3, E4, and E5), as shown on the map at this link.
Special Needs Access
The Neuberger Museum of Art is wheelchair accessible throughout the building, including galleries and restrooms. Wheelchairs are available without charge at the museum’s entrance. Gallery stools are available by request.
Please click here for a map to the drop-off point for visitors with special needs. To learn more, please call 914-251-6100 Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm or 914-251-6117 on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 5pm.
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Hours
Wednesday, Noon-8 pm*
Thursday-Sunday, Noon-5pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday
*Fall and Spring Semesters
Gallery Closings
Infrequently, a private event may necessitate the closing of a particular gallery for a short period of time. Please contact the museum in advance of your visit to confirm if a specific exhibition of interest is available.
Admission
General Public - $5
Adults 62 and older - $3
Free admission on the first Saturday of every month
Always Free To:
- Members
- Purchase College students
- Purchase College faculty, and staff
- Children 12 and under
- Members of reciprocal museums
As a proud member of the Blue Star Museum collaboration, the Neuberger Museum offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Tours and Programs
The Neuberger Museum of Art offers education programs which introduce visitors to American art of the 20th century, traditional African art and contemporary art through visitor-centered experiences. The museum staff develops and implements educational programs, under the umbrella of The Phillip and Lynn Straus Center for Education in the Arts, that serve diverse audiences and establish the Neuberger Museum of Art as a regional center for curriculum-based art education.
Tours and Groups
The Neuberger Museum’s docent educators welcome visitors and help them appreciate the art collections presented in our galleries. The art comes alive as you walk the museum with a docent and hear the stories behind the artists and works on view.
To arrange a guided or self-guided group tour, please contact the Education Department via e-mail or phone (914) 251-6110.
Adult Tours ($8 per person)
School Tours ($8 per person)
Pre-K-12 School Tours
Each school visit is unique. We curate your experience by creating classroom connections that tie our African, Modern and Contemporary art directly to your curriculum. Our goal is to help students develop an appreciation for visual art by creating descriptive dialogue that leaves a lasting impression. We are flexible and work with teachers to meet curriculum objectives and learning standards. (Max Group Size 50 students)
NeuKids Program
The Neuberger Museum of Art’s NEU Kids program fills an educational gap by providing field trips to the museum for close to 2,000 local children each year. This includes waived admissions, round-trip school bus transportation, lunch, and guided tours with talented docents who bring the galleries to life! This program is fully subsidized for Title 1 and other qualifying schools.
Membership
The Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, State University of New York, is the premier museum of modern, African, and contemporary art in the Westchester and Fairfield County area. An outstanding arts and education institution, the Museum was conceived to serve as an important cultural resource to its regional, national, and international audiences, and as an integral part of Purchase College.
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