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The New Museum Expansion Signals a Shift in New York’s Mega-Gallery Era

The double-wide expansion of the New Museum followed an era of seismic growth for New York’s Big Four mega-dealers.
The New Museum opened an $82 million expansion designed by OMA.Photographer: Jason O'Rear

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