My favorite thing to do in New York City is leave it. I’m kidding, I’m kidding, but there’s nothing wrong with a little break, especially to explore the beautiful exhibitions below. They’re just a short trip from the city — and just as the weather’s beginning to hint at warmth. [...]
Regeneration: Long Island’s History of Ecological Art and Care
Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, Long Island
Feb. 22 - June 14, 2026
An intergenerational group of 11 artists addresses the interconnected issues of rising sea levels, pollution, and the destruction of natural habitats on the coast of Long Island, which has been host to thriving communities for more than 10 millennia. A highlight is a commission made by artist Sara Siestreem in collaboration with the Indigenous collective Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, combining a long-standing tradition of harvesting seaweed with abstract mark-making.
