About
Cattelan's duct-taped banana, a Kusama Infinity Mirrored Room and Warhol under one roof in the Guggenheim's Pop art survey.
Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian — yes, the banana taped to the wall — shares a building with Yayoi Kusama's INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE and a soft Oldenburg shuttlecock not seen in New York for 25 years. The show connects 1960s Pop to artists working with internet culture and identity today. If you want the most shareable museum room in the city, start here.
What to expect
The galleries move from early-1960s works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Dine and Hamilton to contemporary pieces by Lauren Halsey, Alex Da Corte, Martine Gutierrez and others. Highlights include the Kusama mirror room and Da Corte's video installation ROY G BIV, which the museum says has recurring live performances.
Good to know
- The Kusama Infinity Mirrored Room is a major loan and a likely bottleneck, so head there early in your visit
- The Taryn Simon rotunda show is in the same building
- Nearest subway is the 4/5/6 at 86th Street
- Tickets are sold online, which helps on busy weekends
- Great for teens and anyone who grew up on memes — the show links Pop to internet culture
Common questions
Is Cattelan's banana really on view?
Yes. Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian (2019) is listed among the exhibition highlights.
Is the Kusama mirror room included?
The museum lists Yayoi Kusama's INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM – DANCING LIGHTS THAT FLEW UP TO THE UNIVERSE (2019) as part of the exhibition; check the museum's FAQ page for entry details.