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New Museum Floods Amid Construction Concerns | Art News
Flash floods hit New York City, dousing a gallery at the New Museum and soaking the “New Humans: Memories of the Future” exhibit — including a major aluminum piece by WangShui — though thankfully no art was damaged. The museum closed Sunday and refunded tickets as a precaution. The incident follows a high-profile $82 million expansion, which drew praise for its design but also complaints about unfinished construction details like tape and paint splatters — issues some blame on a rushed final phase amid juggling multiple projects. While the contractor insists this is normal for such a large…
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