1. “David Byrne: Furnishing the Self—Upholstering the Soul”
At Pace/Macgill
Bringing his unconventional style to design, Byrne transforms everyday furniture into something surprising (among other things, a file cabinet turns into a chair).
2. “Music Is a Better Noise”
At P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center
A three-part exhibition showcases musicians who make art (like Kim Gordon) and artists who make music (like Alan Vega and Richard Aldrich).
3. Bob Dylan’s American Journey, 1956–1966
At the Morgan Library & Museum
A retrospective drawn largely from the Morgan’s peerless music collection, including Dylan’s manuscript for “Blowin’ in the Wind.”