On any day at the Guggenheim Museum, it’s impossible not to look up at the incredible architectural design by Frank Lloyd Wright. But now when you gaze upward, your eyes will be treated to an extra surprise: a hanging jungle of palm trees, cacti, and other lush plants. Why exactly?
It’s part of a new exhibit by artist Rashid Johnson, titled “A Poem for Deep Thinkers.” True to its name, this vast exhibition taking over the entire museum will indeed make you think about themes of social alienation, escapism, masculinity, parenthood and care for self and others. See it at the Guggenheim through January 18, 2026.
The Guggenheim’s Director Mariët Westermann says the work invites us to, “Come curious. Be ready to be open and astonished.”