Contemporary

NYC

In recent years NYC has been the playground for contemporary architects who have created skinny tall towers or sculptural buildings; while Chelsea got gentrified with contemporary art galleries, designer shops and the iconic High Line — so get your cool outfit ready to explore the futuristic side NYC

Time period: 2010s-now

Movie/book: Megalopolis (2024)/The Colossus of New York by Colson Whitehead

Soundtrack: Lady Gaga/Alicia Keys’ music

Fashion: cold colors, blazer plus statement sunglasses plus a tote bag

Budget:

This tour would take you through Chelsea/Financial District: where art galleries have opened up in old industrial buildings gentrifying the neighborhood; and where renowned architects have contributed to the skyline of New York City. The area is characterized by: contemporary architecture, the High Line and luxury condominiums. The tour suggest spending the morning around Hudson Yards plus same art galleries around Chelsea; 2 contemporary art museums with a break at a park in between during the afternoon; and to end the day dinner and a walk around the World Trade Center.

Stops:

1 Hudson Yards

2 Breakfast and window shopping at The Shops

3 Art Galleries of Chelsea

4 Relax in Little Island

5 Whitney Museum of American Art

6 The New Museum

7 World Trade Center walking tour

8 Dinner around the World Trade Center