Empire State Plaza Art Collection

One New York's greatest art treasures, the collection is a remarkable example of the importance of Abstract Expressionist art.

Empire State Plaza Art Collection

About the Art Collection

Learn about Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller’s role in the creation of the Empire State Plaza Art Collection.

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Explore the collection’s artist bios, artworks, archival photos and teacher resources online.

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Tours of the Plaza Art Collection are offered by appointment, Monday - Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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Spotlight

Art in The News

Ellsworth Kelly and Alexander Calder

Plaza Art Collection artists, Ellsworth Kelly and Alexander Calder are currently on exhibit at Lévy Gorvy gallery in New York.

Joan Mitchell

Plaza Art Collection artist, Joan Mitchell is getting a retrospective, organized by the Baltimore Museum of Art and San Francisco MOMA.

Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder: Plaza Art Collection sculpture removed in preparation for conservation.