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After seven years of anticipation, the Studio Museum in Harlem is finally set to reopen its doors on November 15, 2025. The iconic institution, long recognized as one of the leading spaces for contemporary art by artists of African descent, will debut its brand-new 82,000-square-foot building, designed by acclaimed architect David Adjaye of Adjaye Associates. The long-awaited return marks a milestone not only for Harlem, but also for New York City’s cultural landscape at large.

Closed in 2018 to make way for a complete demolition and rebuild, the museum’s original reopening date was projected for 2022. Despite delays, the result is a bold, ambitious structure that reflects both the museum’s legacy and its future. More than just a building, the newly reimagined spa

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