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Caveat, Lower East Side, Manhattan

Modern Whitney

Comedians guess what famous museum artworks mean, then a real art expert reveals how close they got, in this Caveat matinee.

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Modern Whitney asks the question everyone mutters in a museum, what does that painting even mean, and hands it to a panel of comedians. Their confident wrong answers get checked by an actual art expert, so you leave with jokes and some real art history. If you spent the morning in a museum, this afternoon show is the perfect chaser.

What to expect

Artworks appear on screen, comedians riff on interpretations, and then the expert explains the real context. It is an early show in Caveat's small room with the bar open.

Good to know

  • F to East Broadway or 2nd Av, or J/M/Z to Essex St.
  • An afternoon slot, so it pairs well with an evening plan elsewhere.
  • Advance tickets are cheaper than the door price.
  • Food and drinks are available during the show.
  • No art knowledge needed.

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Common questions

Do I need to know about art?

No. Comedians guess, and an expert explains afterward.

Is it a daytime show?

Yes, it is an afternoon matinee.