colorful painting of two Asian figures, one wearing a cowboy hat, their legs crossed over each other.

Portrait Collection Highlights

Ongoing

Enjoy a showcase of some of the recent acquisitions to The New York Historical's ever-expanding collection.

Location

2nd floor corridor

Enjoy a showcase of some of the recent acquisitions to The New York Historical's ever-expanding collection. From Jessica Alazraki's warm portrait of familia to Tim Okamura's reimagining of Rosie the Riveter in the age of COVID-19 and Oscar yi Hou's defiant Far Eastsiders, this selection provides a window onto a varied and vibrant view of contemporary life. Curated by Wendy Nalani E. Ikemoto, vice president and chief curator

Exhibitions at The New York Historical are made possible by Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, the Saunders Trust for American History, the Evelyn & Seymour Neuman Fund, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. WNET is the media sponsor.

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Installation Highlights

Jessica Alazraki (b. 1972). Holding Cat in Orange, 2021. Oil on canvas. The New York Historical, Gift of Pamela and David Hornik.

Del Curfman (Crow, b.1993), Yup’ik Wisdom, 2024. Oil on canvas. The New York Historical, Promised gift of Agnes Hsu-Tang and Oscar Tang, The Hsu-Tang Collection.

Anthony Cudahy (b. 1989). Sunil, 2024. Purchased through the generosity of Pamela and David Hornik.