The Burke Prize is the clearest annual snapshot of where American craft-based art is going, and the winner's show is the one room in MAD that changes the argument rather than restating it. Hai-Wen Lin's work sits in the space between sculpture, textile and body, which is exactly the territory the prize was created to reward. It comes down October 4, so this is the last weekend it exists as a room you can walk into.
What to expect
A single-gallery presentation of the prize winner's work inside MAD's Columbus Circle building, reached from the museum's stacked gallery floors. Expect craft-media sculpture shown at close range rather than a large survey. Allow half an hour here and pair it with the museum's other current floors.
Good to know
- MAD is at 2 Columbus Circle; take the A, B, C, D or 1 to 59th Street–Columbus Circle.
- The show is included with museum admission, which also covers the other current exhibitions.
- MAD runs a pay-what-you-wish admission on the first Wednesday of the month.
- It closes October 4, so there is no later chance to see it.
- Pair it with the museum's Nike: Form Follows Motion show on another floor.
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Common questions
When does it close?
October 4, 2026.
What is the Burke Prize?
The Museum of Arts and Design's award recognising an artist under 45 working in craft media.
Is a separate ticket needed?
No — it is included with general museum admission.
