From the modernist whispers of Constantin Brancusi to the bold strokes of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, and into the vibrant reimaginings of Arthur Jafa, this season's exhibitions at the Met, the Whitney and MoMA promise a feast for the eyes and mind.

Elsewhere, the American Folk Art Museum invites us to explore the art of girlhood, while the Brooklyn Museum delves into the fantastical realms of Hopi Kachina dolls. Taryn Simon and Teresa Margolles tackle the complex and often painful truths of American society and our relationship with mortality.

Meanwhile, the New Museum pays homage to the Bowery, MoMA PS1 immortalises the faces of New York, and the New York Historical Society showcases the art of graffiti. The posthuman musings of Stephanie Dinkins and Arakawa challenge us to think beyond the human condition.

Yet, amidst the futuristic inquiries, there remains a nostalgic warmth to this season, reminding us of the beauty and complexity of human existence, in all its forms.