9 Must-See Museum Exhibits to Visit This Fall
As you enter sweater season and are searching for cozy activities, here are some fashion and art exhibits to put on your bucket list this fall.
As the leaves on the trees gradually turn amber, the imminence of the brisk autumn season looms. But just because the summer is nearing to a close does not mean the festivities have to end. If you’re looking for a stimulating way to immerse yourself in culture this fall, a trip to a museum is the perfect opportunity to help you cope with your post-summer vacation blues.
This year, the fall exhibits are particularly fascinating and worth the time to witness in-person. Museums around the world – from New York to Italy – are featuring dazzling designs by iconic couturiers, works exploring diverse communities, and ready-to-wear ensembles worn by cultural icons. Here are some of the most breathtaking and enlightening exhibitions to experience this fall.
Solid Gold
This fall, the Brooklyn Museum will host an exhibition that celebrates the grandeur of gold – one of the most historically luxurious style statements. More than 400 works are included, including haute couture sensations by notable designers such as Anna Sui, Demna, Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. The versatile collection also features awe-inspiring jewelry, paintings, and coins by Bulgari, Cartier, and more.
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
When: November 16 – July 6, 2025
Africa’s Fashion Diaspora
In its upcoming exhibition, which spotlights fashion designers’ contributions to ideas of Blackness, The Museum at FIT is featuring an array of clothes and accessories created by innovative black fashion designers from around the world, including French designer Olivier Rousteing, British designer Grace Wales Bonner, and South African designer Sindiso Khumalo. The museum will display about 60 pieces that delineate how designers traverse boundaries to connect cultural norms and habits.
Where: The Museum at FIT 227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
When: September 18 - December 29, 2024
Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph
In the first major museum exhibition highlighting the work of esteemed American architect Paul Rudolph, the Met is foregrounding Rudolph’s most invaluable and remarkable architectural endeavors. The museum will showcase his modernist Floridian houses, as well as his confounding New York skyscrapers. With over 80 pieces – drawings, photographs, furniture, and samples – viewers will better understand Rudolph’s legacy in urban development.
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
When: September 30, 2024 – March 16, 2025
Simone Leigh
Simone Leigh explores the artist’s work in ceramic, bronze, video, and installation over the span of two decades at this LACMA exhibit. Through Leigh’s productions, viewers will get closely associated with the African diaspora, as well as black female subjectivity.
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: May 26, 2024–Jan 20, 2025
Ultra-Violet: New Light on Van Gogh’s 'Irises'
The Getty Museum is drawing attention to the work of one of the leading artists during the Impressionist era, Vincent Van Gogh. The exhibition displays one of Van Gogh’s most cherished works, Irises, to show how he incorporated scientific knowledge into the practice of painting.
Where: 1200 Getty Center Drive, los Angeles, CA 90049
When: October 1, 2024 - January 19, 2025
Fashion. Next Gen. Andam’s 35th Anniversary
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, located in Paris, is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the National Association for the Development of Fashion Arts (ANDAM) by displaying 17 ensembles from rising fashion designers. Notable contemporary creatives include Jeremy Scott, Martin Margiela, and Vincent Rubin.
Where: Musée des Arts Décoratifs 107, Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris, France
When: October 1, 2024 - March 30th 2025
NAOMI: In Fashion
NAOMI: In Fashion honors the supermodel’s illustrious career, including her beyond the world of haute couture. The exhibition features some of Campbell’s most legendary wardrobe pieces, as well as her collaborative work with designer Azzedine Alaïa.
Where: Cromwell Road London, SW7 2RL
When: June 22, 2024 - April 6, 2025
Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80s London
This exhibition, offered by the Fashion Textile Museum in London, explores the exuberant excess of the 1980s with a focus on nightclub life. It features silhouettes and accessories designed by performance artist Leigh Bowery, as well as photography, film, and artwork.
Gucci Cosmos: An Exploration of Heritage
Gucci Cosmos, which is opening in Japan, explores the fashion house’s broad history and legacy, while honoring the region. Held at the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, the exhibition will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Gucci’s official launch in Japan.
Where: 124 Okazaki Enshojicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8344, Japan
When: October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
