Wire & Wonder: the Ruth Asawa Retrospective at MOMA + Jazz brunch
Join us on Sunday January 18th for a thoughtfully curated afternoon at The Museum of Modern Art, featuring a guided tour of Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective—a landmark exhibition celebrating one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Spanning six decades and nearly 300 works, the exhibition highlights Asawa’s radical approach to materials—transforming wire, paper, ink, and bronze into immersive studies of form, space, and repetition.
From her iconic looped-wire sculptures to works rooted in community and public life, this exhibition offers a rare, comprehensive look at an artist who saw no separation between living, teaching, and making art.
We’ll begin with an Art-full members-only jazz brunch at Il Gattopardo, a refined Midtown favorite known for its soaring vaulted ceilings, live music, and elevated Italian cuisine. It’s an elegant, relaxed setting to gather, connect, and ease into the afternoon before heading to the museum just a short walk away.
Why join us
Enjoy reserved entry and a guided tour—no waiting, no rushing
Explore how Asawa transformed everyday materials into iconic works
Share a social, art-forward afternoon with a like-minded community
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Full Schedule:
12:30pm | Art-full member's Jazz brunch at Il Gattopardo
13-15 W 54th St
2:40pm | Meet at MOMA for 2:50pm tour
11 West 53rd St
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Tickets:
Non-member Tickets:
Museum/tour only: $55 early bird through 1/11; $60 full price
Art-full Member Tickets:*
Museum/tour only: $45 early bird through 1/11; $50 full price
Full experience with brunch: $85 early bird through 1/4; $90 full price
Inclusion: All tickets include reserved entry & tour at the museum. Full experience tickets also include 1 brunch entree + 1 coffee/tea/soda + tax/tip at brunch.
*Premier members save an additional 20%. Learn more about membership and sign up here.