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Exhibitions at NYPL

Exhibitions and special displays at the Library's many locations showcase our rich and varied collections.

  • Cui Fei

    Mid-Manhattan Library
    Now through December 3, 2010

    Manuscript of Nature V

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  • Lincoln Center Festival in Pictures: Photographs by Stephanie Berger

    New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
    Now through August 14, 2010

    On the eve of the 15th annual Lincoln Center Festival, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will open Lincoln Center Festival in Pictures, a retrospective photography exhibition that highlights the Festival’s artists and productions over the past 14 years. All the 

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  • The Peregrinations & Pettifoggery of W.C. Fields

    New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
    Now through August 21, 2010

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  • The Peregrinations & Pettifoggery of W. C. Fields

    New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
    Now through August 21, 2010

    The life and work of one of America’s great cultural figures is presented in bounteous and munificent detail this summer. On display in the Library's Vincent Astor Gallery is a unique exhibition organized by the

    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

    , Beverly 

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  • What's Up @ the Schomburg?

    Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
    Now through February 28, 2011

    Located within the walls of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a three-building complex, are surprisingly rare and unique books, manuscripts, artworks, photographs and memorabilia as old as the 4th century and as new as today! There are people—old, young, 

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  • Linda DeLaney Paleias: Science, Tools & Magic

    Columbus Library
    Ongoing

    Artist Linda DeLaney Paleias presents Science Tools & Magic: Figurative and Landscape Fantasies in Oil, Watercolor and Collage.

    On display March 1 - April 13, 2010

    Quotes from the artist:

    "I am lucky enough to 

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  • Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends: The Original Toys

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
    Ongoing

    The REAL Winnie-the-Pooh won't be found on a video, in a movie, on a T-shirt or a lunchbox. Since 1987, the REAL Pooh and four of his best friends--Eeyore, Piglet, Kanga, and Tigger--have been living at The New York Public Library.

    Long before Walt Disney turned Pooh and his pals into 

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  • The Gutenberg Bible

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
    Ongoing

    Special Display: The first substantial printed book in the West is the royal-folio two-volume Bible on display, comprising nearly 1,300 pages and printed in Mainz on the central Rhine by Johann Gutenberg (ca. 1390s-1468) in the 1450s. Probably completed between March and November 1455, 

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  • Jill Kupin Rose Gallery

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
    Ongoing

    This ongoing exhibition consists of large wall panels with photographs, text, objects, and videos illustrating the history and the vast array of collections, services, and users of The New York Public Library's Branch and Research Libraries. The Jill Kupin Rose Gallery was created in 1998 by 

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  • Harrier Bailer: Fiber and Photographs

    George Bruce Library
    Now through August 21, 2010

    Artist Harriet Bailer presents Fiber and Photographs an exhibit of mixed-media artwork created from fiber, photographs and fabric.

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  • War & Peace in Sri Lanka Photos by Sri Walpola

    St. George Library Center
    Now through August 31, 2010

    This exhibit of photographs by Sri Lankan photojournalist Sri Walpola depicts war and peace in Sri Lanka. Most of his photos were taken during the civil war between 1983-2006 and during the two-and-a-half years of cease-fire. The civil war ended in May 2009 on the island. The photos show the 

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  • The Declaration of Independence

    Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
    Now through July 31, 2010

    See the Declaration of Independence on view June 25 - July 31, 2010 at The New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street.  

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  • Enfoco Touring Gallery presents Harlem Nocturnal: Photographs by Kenneth Nelson

    Bronx Library Center
    Now through August 31, 2010

    Artist Talk: June 9 from 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

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  • Staten Island and Displaced Europeans After World War II: The Role of Our Ports and Hospitals

    St. George Library Center
    Now through July 31, 2010

    Photographs and memorabilia from the Center for Migration Studies regarding the role of Staten Island ports and hospitals in providing assistance to displaced Europeans after World War II will be on display in the Reference Room exhibit case during June and 

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  • Ana Traversa 2

    Hamilton Grange Library
    Now through August 31, 2010

    Join us as we revist the works of Argentine Artist Ana Traversa. Back by popular demand, Ana mixes it up with something old and something new. The exhibition will run from May 18th, 2010 through August 31st, 2010.

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  • Staying Alive 2: A cru of characters

    Hamilton Fish Park Library
    Ongoing

    ORIGINAL GRAFFITI ART by

    David Alicea aka Lethal, Moriah Ressler & Twelph

    And featuring:

    Ongoing exhibit of black book & sketchbook pages

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