The Hidden Gem that Never Disappoints: National Museum of the American Indian

Installation view inside "Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian"

Every once in awhile, when the weather is wet and the "usual" museums are packed, we venture to one of the best-kept secrets in Lower Manhattan. Nestled within the historic Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, the National Museum of the American Indian is a forever favorite, with its grand architecture, quiet corners and exhibits that effortless weave together the stories of indigenous cultures. On Labor Day, we wander in to immerse ourselves in a world rich with tradition, art and history. Keep reading for a look inside...

VIRGIL ABLOH "FIGURES OF SPEECH" @ BROOKLYN MUSEUM

What is Virgil Abloh? No, 7 (2017) photograph by Juergen Teller in Virgil Abloh "Figures of Speech" @BrooklynMuseum

Look here, look there--something fresh, something said. Something high, something low--all created with vision, passion and inspiration. Virgil Abloh "Figures of Speech" has landed at the Brooklyn Museum, after originating in Chicago and making stops in Atlanta, Boston and Qatar. With context, "Powerful" describes the installation honoring the last 2 decades of Abloh's legacy and "Considerate" describes the man being honored. A proverbial Jack of all Trades, Virgil Abloh shattered all limitations of "designer" or "artist," instead identifying as "Maker." Keep reading for a look inside...