From Expression to Form: Münter & Bove at the Guggenheim
Join Women of Culture on Saturday, April 11th, for a special Art-full members-only afternoon at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, featuring a private guided tour led by Helen Lee through two exceptional exhibitions: Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World and Carole Bove.
Spanning early modernism to contemporary sculpture, these two artists offer distinct yet compelling approaches to form, expression, and innovation. Gabriele Münter, a pioneering figure of early 20th-century modernism and a key member of Der Blaue Reiter, is celebrated for her vivid color, bold compositions, and emotionally resonant paintings. Her work helped shape the language of modern art and remains strikingly fresh and expressive today.
In contrast, Carole Bove brings a contemporary sensibility to the Guggenheim’s iconic rotunda with immersive sculptures that play with scale, material, and space. Known for transforming industrial materials into works that feel both monumental and fluid, Bove invites viewers into a dynamic physical experience of form that is especially powerful within Frank Lloyd Wright’s landmark architecture.
Together, these exhibitions create a rich conversation across time and medium, offering a fascinating journey from painterly expression to sculptural form. Set within one of New York’s most celebrated cultural spaces, the afternoon promises an inspiring and intimate way to experience both artists through expert guidance and close looking.
For those who’d like to extend the experience, there is also an optional members-only brunch at The Island, a charming waterfront spot known for its seasonal dishes, artisanal pastries, and relaxed, stylish atmosphere — a wonderful opportunity to gather, mingle, and connect before the tour.
Highlights of the Experience:
Private, expert-led tour offering deeper insight
A rare pairing of contemporary sculpture and early modernist painting in one visit
An iIntimate, members-only setting designed for meaningful engagement
An opportunity to connect with a like-minded community over a curated cultural experience
Event Details:
12pm | Member’s brunch at The Island
1305 Madison Ave
1:30pm | Meet for 2pm private guided tour with Helen Lee
the Guggenheim | 1071 Fifth Avenue
Tickets for Art-full members:*
Museum/tour only: $80 for basic members; $64 Premier members
Full experience with brunch: $110 for basic members; $88 for Premier members
Act fast; spots are limited and the first 5 tickets sold save $5 off these prices!
Inclusions: All tickets include 1.5 hour private, guided tour and museum admission. Full experience tickets ALSO incldue 1 brunch entree + tax/tip. Any additional food/drink should be paid directly to the event host on-site.
*Art-Full Membership
If you are not yet an Art-full member, we would love to have you join us for as little as $45/month for the basic membership, or $15/month for the online sisterhood membership. You can learn more about all membership levels and join here or reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
The membership provides:
Access to member exclusive events like this one
Complimentary tickets to all online events, including the Member Monday sisterhood connection sessions
Priority access to & discounts on ALL events
Premier members also get priority access to 'culture-tunities' including free VIP passes to exclusive after-hours events at cultural institutions all over the city
All designed to help you live your best, most art-full and socially connected life!
More about the Exhibitions
Carole Bove:
Bove’s exhibition transforms the Guggenheim’s iconic rotunda into a dynamic, immersive environment. Through her innovative use of industrial materials and sculptural forms, she challenges traditional notions of space—inviting viewers to move through, engage with, and experience the museum in entirely new ways.
Gabriele Münter: Contours of a World
This landmark exhibition celebrates Münter’s vital role in early 20th-century modernism. Known for her vivid color palette and expressive compositions, her work offers a powerful lens into movements like Der Blaue Reiter, while reclaiming her place as a pioneering voice in art history.