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Spring break is all about escape—whether that means sprawling on a beach, chasing the last days of ski season, or immersing yourself in a city’s pulsing creative scene. While vacation time lends itself to indulgence, it’s also the perfect excuse to step inside a gallery and see something new.
From kinetic art that defies gravity in Miami to thought-provoking portraits in Savannah and bold site-specific installations in Santa Fe, these exhibitions are a cultural detour worth taking—a reminder that sometimes, the best souvenirs are the ones you keep only in memory.
Mexico City
“Politécnico Nacional” by Gabriel Orozco
When: Through August 3
Where: Museo Jumex
Why It’s Worth a Look: Craving a bit of creative chaos? “Politénico Nacional” turns Museo Jumex into a sprawling playground, where 300 works channel chance, movement, and the rules of play to transform found objects, photographs, and more into thought-provoking experiments. The survey is the artist's first institutional exhibition in Mexico since 2006.
Know Before You Go: Don’t just look—play. One of the exhibition’s highlights is Ping Pond Table, an interactive sculpture that reimagines a ping pong table as—you guessed it—a pond-like outdoor installation.
Hawai'i
Hawai‘i Triennial 2025: "Aloha Nō"
When: Through May 4
Where: Honolulu Museum of Art
Why It’s Worth a Look: Spread across three islands, this triennial flips the tourist fantasy on its head—aloha is reframed as a symbol of resilience, resistance, and rebirth by 49 artists. The HoMA exhibition also highlights eight powerhouse women artists exploring the female body as both a battleground and creator.
Know Before You Go: The works on view (by the likes of Edith Amituanai, Teresita Fernández, Hayv Kahraman, and more) draw from Indigenous histories and matrilineal lineages, bringing powerful and often overlooked narratives to the spotlight in the state’s largest showing of contemporary art from Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
Miami
“Gyula Kosice: Intergalactic”
When: March 20 - September 7
Where: Pérez Art Museum Miami
Why It’s Worth a Look: Take a break from the constraints of gravity—the late Gyula Kosice’s kinetic art transcends earthly limits in its blend of motion, light, and water-powered futurism.
Know Before You Go: The most ambitious work on view, The Hydrospatial City, 1946–2004, sees Kosice imagine a future where humanity escapes to floating, self-sustaining habitats 5,000 feet above Earth. Powered by water vapor, this visionary installation merges art, science, and survival in the face of our global crisis.
Savannah, Georgia
“Zanele Muholi”
When: Through July 6
Where: SCAD Museum of Art
Why It’s Worth a Look: The best vacations leave you inspired, and Savannah promises just that with a profound cultural getaway. Dive deep into Zanele Muholi’s compelling portraits documenting queer Black communities—an intimate and empowering exploration of identity, resilience, and visibility.
Know Before You Go: The exhibition features selections from "Brave Beauties," celebrating trans women and nonbinary individuals, and the ongoing project "Faces and Phases," a powerful archive of portraits responding to the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in South Africa, where Muholi is from.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
“PERSPECTIVAS”
When: Through March 22
Where: Embajada
Why It’s Worth a Look: Perhaps you’ve run out of sunscreen, or simply need a break from Puerto Rico’s teeming beaches. “PERSPECTIVAS” encourages travelers to dive deeper into landscapes both physical and psychological. Featuring paintings, embroidery, and digital works, this group exhibition explores fresh takes on place, identity, and memory—inviting you to reconsider the world beyond the resort.
Know Before You Go: Works range from personal reflections—like Hunter Braithwaite’s travel-inspired watercolors—to socio-political explorations such as Gabriela Agreda’s vivid portrayals of contemporary Venezuela. Don’t miss Lulu Varona’s embroidered tapestries, capturing Puerto Rico’s shifting environmental and cultural realities.
West Palm Beach
“A Wing and a Prayer”
When: Through May 1
Where: The Bunker Artspace
Why It’s Worth a Look: Looking to skip the sun and sand for a day, perhaps in the search for inspiration? Guest curated by Zoe Lukov and Kyle DeWoody, this show offers 140 works that question how we maintain hope in challenging times.
Know Before You Go: The exhibition draws from Beth Rudin and Kyle DeWoody’s expansive collection, featuring artists like Howardena Pindell, Lonnie Holley, Tavares Strachan, and Isabelle Albuquerque. Expect to see works spanning various mediums and generations, each positioning art as a gesture of faith amidst disillusionment.
Austin
“Sweet Solitude” by Jiab Prachakul
When: Through August 3
Where: The Contemporary Austin
Why It’s Worth a Look: Spring break in Austin isn’t all Barton Springs hangs and BBQ—it's also about discovering hidden gems. Thai artist Jiab Prachakul’s dreamy, cinematic paintings offer just that, depicting personal narratives layered with memory, identity, and longing, and even reflecting on Austin’s waterways through the eyes of a member of the Asian diaspora.
Know Before You Go: The new painting inspired by Austin’s waterways echoes the views from Prachakul’s childhood along the Mekong River and her home in Vannes, France. Throughout the show, she challenges orientalist traditions prevalent in French and other Western work.
Santa Fe
"FRINGE" by Harmony Hammond
When: Through May 19
Where: Site Santa Fe
Why It’s Worth a Look: Harmony Hammond's recent works delve into themes of abstraction, materiality, and identity. By incorporating found textiles and rich textures, her large-scale paintings challenge traditional artistic boundaries. From afar, Hammond's bone, ochre, black, and red compositions appear near-monochromatic. Up close, another picture begins to unfold.
Know Before You Go: The New Mexico-based artist’s work often features frayed fabrics and layered surfaces, encouraging viewers to engage deeply with the materiality and take one step closer.
Denver
“Street Portraits” by Dawoud Bey
When: Through May 11
Where: The Denver Art Museum
Why It’s Worth a Look: Beyond Denver’s blend of cultural buzz and mountain charm lies another compelling reason to visit the Colorado capital. Dawoud Bey’s “Street Portraits” presents candid yet collaborative photographs that capture intimate portrayals of Black life, offering viewers a rich, transformative encounter with a staple of American culture.
Know Before You Go: Shot with a large-format Polaroid camera, each image is organized by neighborhood and subject rather than chronology, fostering thoughtful reflection on the intersection of identity, community, and representation.
Beacon, New York
“The Equator Has Moved” by Renée Green
When: Now on view
Where: Dia Beacon
Why It’s Worth a Look: Just a short train ride away from the bustle of New York, Renée Green’s first major museum exhibition in the state offers an ideal escape. Spanning rarely-seen paintings and reimagined installations, the show invites viewers to a poetic interplay of time, color, and space.
Know Before You Go: The show also features new Dia-specific works such as Green's vibrant "Space Poems" and modular "Bichos" installations, as well as her foundational "Color" series, which explores the power of pigment.
Water Mill, New York
“Nature: Object" by Ralph Gibson
When: Through April 27
Where: Parrish Art Museum
Why It’s Worth a Look: Renowned photographer Ralph Gibson here explores the interplay between natural forms and human-made structures. His work challenges viewers to see the inherent beauty in everyday shapes, highlighting the seamless connection between nature and design.
Know Before You Go: Gibson's photographs are influenced by the ancient Greek "golden mean" ratio, offering a unique perspective on proportion and composition.
Aspen
“Small Paintings” by Ross Bleckner
When: March 14 - April 20
Where: Baldwin Gallery
Why It’s Worth a Look: In Aspen, where the mountains command attention, Ross Bleckner’s small-scale paintings offer an intimate contrast. His hazy, dreamlike imagery—featuring spectral blues, muted grays, and fleeting florals dissolving into darkness—feels like a reflection on memory, drawing viewers into a world of quiet intensity.
Know Before You Go: Nestled in the heart of Aspen, Baldwin Gallery offers a reflective escape from the grandeur outside. Furthermore, Bleckner’s intimate nature works juxtapose the stunning landscapes just outside the door.
