This cooperative effort of many people involved in the arts explores art museums and galleries in one of the world's most important art centers. This volume offers a unique overview of the many art treasures and innovative new art works on exhibit throughout New York. Included are: 27 museum guides including highlights of selected permanent collections with many accompanied by photographs. In addition to major museums, many little-known ethnic and speciality museums are reviewed. 120 gallery reviews portray the flavor and individual character of New York's most influential galleries, citing art styles, artists, exhibitions, methods of acquisition and more. 50 color plates depict works exhibited exclusively at New York's finest sales galleries. Many of these works have never been exhibited to the public before. Over 100 photographs show art works exhibited throughout New York. Many depict typical or newly completed works by prominent and lesser-known artists. Many distinguished museum pieces are presented with useful descriptive information. -- from back cover.