A Poem for Deep Thinkers: Rashid Johnson(+ Faith Ringgold)at the Guggenheim at – Manhattan, NY

Get your tickets to see A Poem for Deep Thinkers: Rashid Johnson(+ Faith Ringgold)at the Guggenheim in Manhattan, NY. Happening on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at . Doors open at 1:00 PM.

 
We’re excited to invite you on a private guided tour of Rashid Johnson’s blockbuster exhibit: A Poem for Deep Thinkers at the Guggenheim—plus the opportunity to experience The Reach of Faith Ringgold, all guided by crowd favorite, Helen Lee.

Our day will begin with an intimate member’s brunch at 1 PM at Costa. This is your moment to connect with fellow cultural explorers and settle in before we dive into an afternoon of art, reflection, and inspiration.

At 3 PM, we’ll take a private guided tour of Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers, a powerful career survey featuring nearly 90 works across sculpture, painting, video, and installation. Highlights include Sanguine, a towering, living artwork with a live piano performance space at the heart of the Guggenheim’s rotunda.

We’ll also experience The Reach of Faith Ringgold, a moving tribute to the late artist’s iconic story quilts, including Tar Beach. Ringgold’s work, rich with narrative, activism, and imagination, beautifully complements Johnson’s deeply introspective pieces.

Together, these exhibitions offer a layered and resonant exploration of Black history, resilience, and the transformative power of art — all within one of NYC’s most iconic cultural spaces.

This event is co-ed, open to all and being guest hosted by Cultural Anthropologist Shakira Polite. 
✨ Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:

Pre-show Member’s Brunch, connecting with fellow cultural explorers over a thoughtful meal in a warm, intimate setting.
Experience both exhibitions like an insider with a guided private tour at one of NYC’s most iconic museums.
Discover Rashid Johnson’s powerful career survey, featuring nearly 90 works that span sculpture, video, painting, and performance-based installation — including the monumental Sanguine.
Explore the visionary work of Faith Ringgold, whose narrative quilts like Tar Beach celebrate Black life, joy, and resistance through storytelling and textile.
Be part of a vibrant cultural dialogue centered on identity, memory, and the transformative power of art.

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Event Details:
1:00 pm | Brunch at Costa1300 Madison Ave
2:50 pm | Meet for 3pm private tour at the Guggenheim1071 Fifth Avenue
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Non-member tickets:Museum/tour only: $85 early bird through 7/27; $90 full priceFull experience with brunch: $115 early bird through 7/27; $120 full price

Art-full member tickets:Museum/tour only: $75 early bird through 7/27; $80 full priceFull experience with brunch: $105 early bird through 7/27; $110 full price

Inclusions: Full experience tickets also include 1 Brunch entree + 1 non-alcoholic beverage + tax/tip. All additional food or beverage will need to be paid separately.

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