Simon builds work out of archives, taxonomies and things institutions would rather not show you, and this is a full interactive installation rather than a wall of prints. Never-before-seen photographs sit with text, video and sculpture, so the piece asks you to move through it rather than stand in front of it. If you find most photography shows too polite, Simon's are the ones that argue back.
What to expect
This is an installation rather than a hang, so expect to navigate between elements — photographs, text panels, moving image and sculptural components — rather than follow a single wall line. Allow extra time for the video sections. The rotunda's Pop and Modern European Currents shows run alongside it on the same ticket.
Good to know
- Take the 4/5/6 to 86th Street and walk two blocks north on Fifth Avenue.
- Installation-based work rewards a slow pass; do not treat this as a quick add-on.
- See it in the same visit as the rotunda shows, which are included with entry.
- Members-only evening hours on select Mondays are the quietest way in.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible, with the ramp providing step-free routes throughout.
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Common questions
What does the installation include?
The Guggenheim describes never-before-seen photographs, text, video and sculpture in an interactive installation.
What else can I see on the same ticket?
Guggenheim Pop: 1960 to Now and Collection in Focus: Modern European Currents are both on view in the rotunda.
Is it suitable for children?
It is a contemporary installation aimed at adult visitors; younger children usually prefer the rotunda ramp.
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