ART Galleries Anita Shapolsky Gallery 152 E. 65th St. ...

Anita Shapolsky Gallery 152 E. 65th St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-452-1094. Weds.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "American Transcendentalist," retrospective celebrating the life & works of Buffie Johnson, a 90-year-old woman "who has lived her entire life producing and celebrating art" [through 11/23]. "Women of the 50's: Group Show," incl. pieces by Anne Arnold, Sonia Delaunay, Lynne Drexler, Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Sonia Gechtoff, Lee Krasner, Charlotte Park, Ethel Schwabacher & Yvonne Thomas, all of whom have influenced the modern abstract art movement [through 11/23].

Anton Kern Gallery 532 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-367-8135. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "David Shrigley," photographs & drawings expressing fear & insecurity. The postcard we received read: "The more angrier what I get; the more what I get done; the more what I get done; it makes me angrier; and on and so on"?brilliant fifth grader type work, yet surprisingly, somehow art [through 11/16].

Aperture's Burden Gallery 20 E. 23rd St. (betw. Park Ave. S. & B'way), 212-505-5555, www.aperture.org Free. "Aperture at 50: A Celebration of Photography," approximately 170 images from the book Photography Past/Forward are displayed in 50 venues throughout NYC incl. DIA, Guggenheim, French Institute, Ellis Island Museum, ICP, Sotheby's, Rockefeller Center, Barney's (61st St.) & Paul Smith store. Stop by the gallery or bookstore for map containing venue info. [through 11/3].

Art Directors Club Gallery 106 W. 29th St. (6th Ave.), 212-643-1440, www.adcny.org Mon.-Fri. 10-6. Free. "The Qatsi Trilogy," multimedia exhibition based on three films by Godfrey Reggio w/music installation by Philip Glass [through 11/6].

Bill Hodges Gallery 24 W. 57th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-333-2640, www.billhodgesgallery.com Tues.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 12:30-5:30. Free. "Norman Lewis, Linear Abstractions," five paintings & six works on paper from Abstract Expressionist [through 12/14].

Bruce Silverstein Gallery 504 W. 22nd St. (10th Ave.), 212-627-3930, www.brucesilverstein.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "The New Bauhaus," collection of photographs (1937-1971) by teachers & students from the Chicago Institute of Design [through 11/9].

Ceres 584/588 B'way, #306 (betw. Prince & Houston Sts.), 212-226-4725. Tues.-Sat. 12-6. Free. "Travelogues," large pencil drawings of landscapes by Rosette Bakish [through 11/2].

Cheryl Hazan Arts Gallery 35 N. Moore St. (betw. Varick & Hudson Sts.), 212-343-8964, www.CherylHazanArts.com Mon.-Sat. 12-6. Free. "Gardens at the Temple of Hope," Beatricia Sagar's abstract paintings incorporating acrylic, plaster & wax [through 11/16].

Claire Oliver Fine Art 529 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-929-5949, www.cofa.info Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Darkness and Insight," drawing, sculpture, painting & video projection by Spanish artist Bernardi Roig christens new Chelsea space [through 11/23].

Dabora Gallery 1080 Manhattan Ave. (betw. Eagle & Dupont Aves.), Greenpoint, 718-609-9629, www.daboragallery.com Sat. & Sun. 12-5. Free. "Mortis Dabora: Tall Tales of Death," 26 artists, painters & photographers create works inspired & influenced by the inevitable. Masquerade ball on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m., $5.

Eyebeam Gallery 540 W. 21st St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 718-222-3982. www.eyebeam.org Weds.-Sun. 12-6. "Beta Launch: Artists in Residence '02" inaugural exhibition feat. works by more than a dozen artists [through 12/1].

The Gallery at the American Bible Society 1865 B'way (betw. 61st & 62nd Sts.), 212-408-1500, www.americanbible.org/gallery Mon.-Weds. & Fri. 10-6; Thurs. 10-7; Sat. 10-5. Free. "Icons or Portraits? Images of Jesus & Mary from the Collection of Michael Hall" displays different representations of Jesus across cultures & ages [through 11/16].

The Gallery at Lincoln Center Concourse Level, 65th St. (B'way), 212-580-4673. Mon.-Sat. 10-8. "Opera on Paper," Ed Nussbaum's collection of opera singers & composers portrayed as paper sculptures, incl. Mozart, Puccini, Wagner & Strauss [through 11/30].

Haim Chanin Fine Arts 210 11th Ave., 2nd fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 646-230-7200, www.haimchanin.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Palimpsest," paintings, ink washes & collages by French artist Georges Noël, spanning more than 25 years [through 11/2].

Kim Foster Gallery 529 W. 20th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-229-0044, Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Aggregations," compositions by Kwang-Young Chun constructed out of triangles wrapped in mulberry paper. This collaborative show also runs at Michelle Rosenfeld Gallery, 16 E. 79th St., 212-734-0900 for info [through 11/16].

Littlejohn Contemporary 41 E. 57th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-980-2323. Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. Free. "Daughters," Elena Sisto's life-size paintings of adolescent girls [through 11/9].

Marlborough Gallery Chelsea 211 W. 19th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-463-8634, www.marlboroughgallery.com Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. Free. "Painting Sculpture," Martin Kline's three-dimensional wax works made from layers of encaustic cast in bronze or steel [through 11/20].

Move Lab 803 Washington St. (betw. Gansevoort & Horatio Sts.), 646-496-6596, www.cwc-i.com "Antarctic No.2," works rendered on driftwood by artist/illustrator Yuri Shimojo [through 11/17].

Paul Kasmin Gallery 293 10th Ave. (W. 27th St.), 212-563-4474. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Walton Ford," seven watercolors focusing on the extinct passenger pigeon, runs in conjunction w/new publication, Walton Ford: Tigers of Wrath, Horses of Instruction [through 11/16].

Paul Morris Gallery 465 W. 23 St. (betw. 9th & 10th Aves.), 212-727-2752. Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Who's Afraid of Robert Crumb?," 30 ink on paper works by R. Crumb from 1976 to present, incl. drawings of Charles Bukowski, Fritz the Cat & himself [through 11/9].

Paul Rodgers/9W Gallery 529 W. 20th St., 9th fl. (10th Ave.), 212-414-9810, www.paulrodgers9w.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Holy Land X," 18 images by Israeli-born Tomer Ganihar, exploring light variations, take off where his Exit Art exhibit left off. "Crossing," video by Uri Dotan [through 11/23].

Ralph Pucci Gallery 44 W. 18th St., 12th fl. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-633-0452. Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30. Free. "Vincente Wolf," showcase of nearly 30 large-scale photographs by this designer [through 12/5].

Ricco Maresca Gallery 529 W. 20th St., 3rd fl. (10th Ave.), 212-627-4819, www.riccomaresca.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. "Mütter Museum," selection of historic photographs culled from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia collection, celebrates new book of the same name [through 11/16].

Schroeder Romero 173A N. 3rd St. (Metropolitan Ave.), Williamsburg, 718-486-8992. www.schroederromero.com Fri.-Mon. 12-6. Free. "The Virgin Collection," Robert Boyd's examination of pop culture through performance, photos, video & sculpture [through 12/2].

Tibor de Nagy Gallery 724 5th Ave. (betw. 56th & 57th Sts.), 212-262-5050, www.tibordenagy.com Tues.-Sat. 10-5:30. Free. "Recent Paintings," 10-12 large abstract works by Shirley Jaffe [through 11/16].

Von Lintel Gallery 555 W. 25th St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-242-0599, www.vonlintel.com Tues.-Sat. 10-6. Free. "Nuns and Monks," early photographs by Roland Fischer [through 11/23]. "Works on Paper" by Yvonne Estrada. This is her first solo exhibition in the U.S. [through 11/23].

White Columns 320 W. 13th St. (Horatio St.), 212-924-4212, www.whitecolumns.org Weds.-Sun. 12-6. Free. "Regarding Gloria" 10 emerging artists explore feminist concerns [through 12/1].

Museums/Cultural Institutions

American Folk Art Museum 45 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-265-1040, www.folkartmuseum.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10-6; Fri. 10-8. $9, $5 st./s.c., Fri. 6-8 free. "American Anthem Part II: Masterworks from the Permanent Collection," American history told through many mediums incl. quilting, photography & painting [through 1/5].

Asia Society 725 Park Ave. (70th St.), 212-517-2742, www.asiasociety.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 11-9. $7, $5 st./s.c. Free Fri. 6-9 & for children under 16. "The Native Born: Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Ramingining, Australia," first stop in North America for touring exhibition of paintings & sculptures [through 1/5]. "China Refigured: The Art of Ah Xian with Selections from the Rockefeller Collection," life-size sculptures of Xian's bust [through 2/9]. "From Court to Caravan: Chinese Tomb Sculptures from the Collection of Anthony M. Solomon," dating back to the Han & Tang periods culled from private collections [through 2/9].

Brooklyn Museum of Art 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn, 718-638-5000, www.brooklynart.org Weds.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. & Sun. 11-6; first Sat. of the month 11-11, eve. free. $6, $3 st./s.c. "Exposed: The Victorian Nude," survey of "the most controversial subjects in Victorian art" incl. both male & female nudes. Paintings, photographs, illustrations, advertisements & caricatures by Millais, Rossetti, Sickert & Grew John featured [through 1/5]. "Photographs of Ground Zero," as documented by New York Post photographer Gary Miller [through 1/5]. "BAM! BAM! BAM! Catching the Next Wave for 20 Years," never-before-seen footage culled from BAM's "Next Wave Festival" compiled into 28-minute video & sound installation [through 1/12]. "Judy Chicago: The Dinner Party," large triangular structure documenting the achievements of women, which has traveled 15 venues & three continents, makes its way into BMA's permanent collection fall 2004 [through 2/9].

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 2 E. 91st St. (5th Ave.), 212-849-8400, www.si.edu/ndm Tues. 10-9; Weds.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5. $8, $5 st./s.c. child under 12 free. "New Hotels for Global Nomads," 35 possibilities exploring the themes: "Urban Hotels," "Hotels As Global Business," "Hotels on the Move," "Natural Hotels" & "Fantasy Hotels." All of these examples combine architecture, interior design, photography, film & art, providing both real & fictional concepts to meet consumers' needs & wants. [through 3/2]. "Michelangelo Unveiled," the unsigned black chalk drawing by Italian Renaissance artist makes its public debut for six measly days [through 11/3].

Cooper Union E. 7th St., 2nd fl. (3rd Ave.), 212-353-4158, www.cooper.edu Mon.-Fri. 11-7. Free. "Le Nouveau Salon Des Cent," 100th anniversary of the death of "the father of poster medium," Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, feat. 100 posters [through 11/2].

Dia Center for the Arts 548 W. 22nd St. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 212-989-5566, www.diacenter.org Weds.-Sun. 10-6. $6, $3 st./s.c. "Knots + Surfaces," reopening of Diana Thater's 2001 multiprojection video installation [through 1/12]. "Refraction," installation incorporating reflection, transparent boundaries & the meaning of art by Jorge Pardo & Gerhard Richter [through 6/15].

El Museo del Barrio 1230 5th Ave. (104th St.), 212-831-7272, www.elmuseo.org Weds.-Sun. 11-5. Contrib. $5, $2 st./s.c. "The (S) Files 2002: The Selected Files," biennial showcase of paintings, drawings, sculpture, photos & videos by Latinos & Latin-Americans. Exhibition incl. lookalike contest for Paco Caco w/results debuting Feb. 1, 2003 [through 2/16].

Fraunces Tavern Museum 54 Pearl St. (Broad St.), 212-425-1778, www.frauncestavernmuseum.org Mon.-Fri. 10-4:45. $4, $2 st./s.c., child. 6 & under free. "Surviving & Thriving During the Revolution: New York Battles Back," parallels are drawn between Revolutionary War & 9/11 [through 1/3].

The Frick Collection 1 E. 70th St. (betw. Madison & 5th Aves.), 212-288-0700, www.frick.org Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10-6; Fri. 10-9; Sun. 1-6. $10, $5 st./s.c. "Poussin, Claude, and Their World" 17th-century French drawings on loan from École des Beaux-Arts incl. several works never-before displayed in America [through 12/1]. Masterpieces of European Painting from the Toledo Museum of Art," 12 loaned paintings incl. work by Piero di Cosimo, Thomas de Keyser & Paul Cézanne [through 1/5].

Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Ave. (89th St.), 212-423-3500, www.guggenheim.org Fri. 10-8; Sat.-Weds. 10-5:45. $12, $8 st./s.c., child. under 12 free. "Moving Pictures," photography, film & video from leading contemporary artists [through 1/12].

Hebrew Union College Brookdale Center, 1 W. 4th St. (betw. B'way & Mercer St.), 212-824-2205. Mon.-Thurs. 9-5; Fri. 9-3; selected Sun. 10-2. Free. "Archetype/Anonymous: Biblical Women in Contemporary Art," iconic images interpreted by contemporary artists, incl. Judy Chicago [through 1/10]. "Rebirth after the Holocaust: The Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp, 1945-1950," exhibition honors the 250,000 Jewish survivors [through 1/10]. "Vibrant Echoes: Photographs by Barbara Freedman," images of NY synagogues [through 1/10].

Henry St. Settlement Abrons Arts Center 466 Grand St. (Pitt St.), 212-598-0400. Call for hours & prices. "Painting Lately," abstract works by ten artists [through 11/10].

Humanities and Social Sciences Library The New York Public Library, 5th Ave. (42nd St.), 212-930-0803, www.nypl.org Thurs.-Sat. 10-6; Tues. & Weds. 11-7:30. Free. "Drawings by Charles Addams: The Unnatural," exhibition by New Yorker cartoonist [through 1/25].

International Center of Photography 1133 6th Ave. (43rd St.), 212-857-0000, www.icp/org Tues.-Thurs. 10-5; Fri. 10-8; Sat. & Sun. 10-6. $9, $6 st./s.c. "Aftermath: Reflections on the Anniversary of September 11," three projects examining the role photography played in "disseminating information, shaping opinion and commemorating loss" [through 12/1]. "Step Right This Way," first exhibition of Edward J. Kelty's traveling circus photographs from the 20s & 30s [through 12/1]. "Winogrand: 1964," 150 of Garry Winogrand's vintage snapshots capturing the country's reaction to the assassination of JFK [through 12/1].

Japan Society 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-832-1155, www.jpnsoc.org Tues.-Fri. 11-6; Sat. & Sun. 11-5. $5, $3 st./s.c. "Kazari: Decoration and Display in Japan, 15th-19th Centuries," paintings, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, glass & lacquer [through 12/31].

Jewish Museum 1109 5th Ave. (92nd St.), 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org Mon.-Weds. 11-5:45; Thurs. 11-8; Fri. 11-3; Sun. 10-5:45. $8, $5.50 st./s.c., child under 12 free. Pay-what-you-wish Thurs. after 5. "The City of K.: Franz Kafka & Prague," examines the impact the city had on the writer's work through photographs, manuscripts & books [through 1/5]. "Adolph Gottlieb: A Survey Exhibition," more than 30 works by one of the progenitors of Abstract Expressionism [through 3/2].

Jewish Theological Seminary 3080 B'way (122nd St.), 212-678-8082. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5:30. Free. "Sanctuary & Synagogue" explores unique experience of Portuguese Jews who migrated to Amsterdam in the 16th century [through 12/8].

Lower East Side Tenement Museum 90 Orchard St. (Broome St.), 212-431-0233, www.tenement.org Call for times & prices. "The Burqa Project," installation set in four storefront windows of 97 Orchard St. [through 11/17].

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave. (82nd.), 212-535-7710, www.metmuseum.org Sun., Tues.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30; Fri. & Sat. 9:30-9. $12, $7 st./s.c., child under 12 free w/adult. "American Drawings & Watercolors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Highlights from the Collection, 1710-1890," 100 of the best commemorating publication of book w/the same name [through 12/1]. "Richard Avedon: Portraits," approximately 180 portraits spanning photographer's entire career [through 1/5]. "Théodore Chassériau (1819-1856): The Unknown Romantic," first retrospective held outside his native land, incl. approximately 50 paintings & 80 works on paper [through 1/5]. "Cultivated Landscapes," 75 works from 10th century to the collapse of the Tang dynasty incl. renown pieces from the Ming & Tang eras plus select items from Marie-Hélène & Guy Weill collection. Landscapes, flowers & plants all depict "natural imagery of Chinese painting" [through 2/9]. "Arts of the Spanish Americas, 1550-1850," religious & secular Latin American ceramics, textiles, drinking vessels & sculpture [through 4/6]. "Arms and Armor: Notable Acquisitions 1991-2002" [through 6/29].

Museum for African Art 36-01 43rd Ave. (36th St.), L.I.C., 718-784-7700. Weds.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. & Sun. 12-6. $5, $2.50 st./s.c. & child. Museum joins MOMA, PS1, AMMI & Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum in Long Island City, Queens, for temporary relocation before building a permanent home along Museum Mile. "Facing the Mask," inaugural exhibition feat. more than 70 symbolic objects used in societal roles & rituals [through 3/2].

Museum of the City of New York 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-534-1672, www.mcny.org Weds.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5; Tues. 10-2. $7, $4 st./s.c./child, $12 families. "Richard Rodgers' Broadway" showcases objects from composer's life & work [through 1/5]. "The Day Our World Changed: Children's Art of 9/11," juried exhibition in collaboration w/NYU Child Study Center pres. 83 of the 800 works submitted [through 1/19]. "Raices: The Roots of Latin Music in New York City," photographs, posters, costumes & various programs trace the history of salsa music in the city & its pivotal role in America [through 1/26]. "The Lubavitch of Brooklyn, An Intimate Portrait," Steve Hoffman's photographs documenting the life of Lubavitchers in Crown Heights, Brooklyn [through 2/2].

Museum of Contemporary Arts & Design 40 W. 53rd St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-956-3535, www.americancraftmuseum.org Tues., Weds., Fri.-Mon. 10-6; Thurs. 10-8. $8, $5 st./s.c., child under 12 free. "Elegant Fantasy: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch," debut showing of Fisch's modern designs, which use textile techniques (weaving, knitting, crochet & braiding) [through 1/5]. "From the Kilns of Denmark: Contemporary Danish Ceramics," 100 pieces by 30 artists ages 20-80 [through 1/5].

Museum of Modern Art in Queens 33rd St. (Queens Blvd.) L.I.C., 212-708-9400. Thurs.-Mon. 10-5; Fri. 10-7:45. $12, $8.50 st./s.c., Fri. pay-what-you-wish after 4. "A Walk Through Astoria & Other Places in Queens," cinematic quality photographs from Swiss photographer Rudy Burckhardt [through 11/4]. "The Changing of the Avant-Garde: Visionary Architectural Drawings from the Howard Gillman Collection," nearly 200 drawings from the 60s & 70s [through 1/6]. "Drawing Now: Eight Propositions," 26 artists from America, Europe & Asia showcase over 200 works [through 1/6].

National Academy of Design 1083 5th Ave. (betw. 89th & 90th Sts.), 212-369-4880, www.nationalacademy.org Weds. & Thurs. 12-5; Fri.-Sun. 11-6. $8, $5 st./s.c. "Color & Ecstasy: The Art of Hyman Bloom," retrospective chronicles artist's career w/more than 60 drawings & paintings, many of which have a religious slant [through 12/29].

National Museum of the American Indian George Gustav Heye Center, 1 Bowling Green (betw. State & Whitehall Sts.), 212-514-3700. Fri.-Weds. 10-5; Thurs. 10-8. Free. "Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art" incl. a variety of materials such as pottery, furniture & jewelry [through 3/15]. "All Roads Are Good: Native Voices on Life & Culture" displays more than 300 symbolic objects [permanent].

The New-York Historical Society 2 W. 77th St. (Central Park W.), 212-873-3400, www.nyhistory.org Tues.-Sun. 11-6. $5, $3 st./s.c., child 12 & under free. "Drawings by Richard Welling," sketches of the WTC while the building was under construction by New Haven artist [through 12/15]. "The Games We Played" displays over 150 board games, many of which were manufactured here in the city, from 1865 to present [through 1/5]. "Portrait of the Art World: A Century of ARTnews Photographs," exhibit honors centenary of popular art publication w/100 memorable images [through 1/5]. "Life on a Lapel: An Exhibition of Buttons, Badges, Medals and Decorations from the Collection of the N-YHS" more than 1000 pieces of memorabilia [through 1/19]. "Degrees of Latitude: Maps of America from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection," 72 maps & one atlas depicting American settlement & colonization [though 2/2]. "Reading Uncle Tom's Image," in celebration of 150th anniversary of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel, the Museum displays books, portraits, photographs & artifacts. Plus sculptures depicting scenes from Uncle Tom's Cabin & 25 versions of the book, incl. French, German & Welsh editions [through 2/9]. "Presidential Manuscripts," series of exhibitions feat. one President at a time [long term].

P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center 22-25 Jackson Ave. (46th St.), L.I. City, 718-784-2084, www.ps1.org Thurs.-Mon. 12-6; $5, $2 st./s.c. "Mexico City: An Exhibition About the Exchange Rates of Bodies & Values," selected works exploring "the tension between wealth and poverty, between progress, stagnation and improvisation, and between the violence and civility that animates this vibrant city" [through 11/30].

Queens Museum of Art New York City Bldg., Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 718-592-9700, www.queensmuse.org Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. & Sun. 12-5. Contrib. $5, $2.50 st./s.c., child. under 5 free. "Queens International," sculpture, photography & paintings taken from a selection of local artists [through 11/3].

Scandinavia House 58 Park Ave. (betw. 37th & 38th Sts.), 212-879-9779, www.scandinaviahouse.org Tues.-Sat. 12-6. contrib. $3, $2 st./s.c. "Arne Jacobsen: A Centenary Exhibition," some of designer's most famous architectural & furniture designs are on view, w/focus on six buildings: the Bellevue Sea-Bathing area, Rodovre Town Hall, Munkegard School, SAS Royal Hotel, St. Catherine's College, Oxford & Denmark's National Bank [through 11/9].

Studio Museum in Harlem 144 W. 125th St. (betw. Lenox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.), 212-864-4500, www.studiomuseum.org Mon.-Fri. & Sun. 10-6; Sat. 10-6. $5, $3 st./s.c., $1 child under 12. "Gary Simmons," retrospective of nearly 35 drawings, photographs, sculptures & videos, from 1996 to present [through 1/5].

Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Ave. (75th St.), 212-570-3676, www.whitney.org Tues.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Fri. 1-9. $10, $8 st./s.c./groups of 10 or more; Fri. pay-what-you-wish 6-9 p.m. "An American Legacy: A Gift to New York," popular imagery from the 50s & 60s feat. works by Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, Helen Frankenthaler, Mark Rothko, Roy Litchenstein & Andy Warhol [through 1/26].

World Financial Center Winter Garden 220 Vesey St. (Liberty St.), 212-945-0505. Call for hours. Free. "Sonic Garden," installations by artists/composers Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Marina Rosenfeld & Ben Rubin [through 11/30].

Yeshiva University Museum at the Center for Jewish History 15 W. 16th St. (5th Ave.), 212-294-8330, www.yu.edu/museum Sun., Tues. & Weds. 11-5; Thurs. 11-8. $6, $4 st./s.c., child. under 5 free, Yeshiva Univ. st. free w/id. "Rabbis: The Many Faces of Judaism," 100 images taken by sports photographer George Kalinsky celebrates same-titled book. Book signing follows reception [through 12/31].

Openings/Receptions

The Arsenal Gallery 64th St. (5th Ave.), 212-360-3410, www.nyc.gov/parks Mon.-Fri. 9-5. Free. "The Green I See: Portraits in New York City Parks," 44 large-format portraits by staff photographer Spencer T. Tucker [opens 10/31, through 12/5].

Brooklyn Museum of Art 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Bklyn, 718-638-5000. See above listing for times & prices. "The Adventures of Hamza," exhibition reunites 70 paintings remaining from the multi-volume manuscript/epic romance, Hamzanama, commissioned by Mughal emperor from 1556-1605 [opens 11/1, through 1/26].

Deitch Brooklyn 110 N. 1st. St. (betw. Berry St. & Wythe Ave.), Williamsburg, 212-343-7300. Call for gallery hours. In conjunction with the release of EMP senior curator Jim Fricke & Charlie Ahearn's (Wild Style) book, Yes Yes, Y'all: The Experience Music Project Oral History of Hip-Hop's First Decade, Deitch pres. "Yes Yes Y'all: The Birth of Hip Hop," celebratory exhibition feat. more than 100 historic photographs and fliers. Grandmaster Caz from MC group the Cold Crush Brothers steps up to the ones and twos during the exhibition opening/book launch [11/1 from 7-10, through 12/1].

Hirschl & Adler Galleries 21 E. 70th St. (Madison Ave.), 212-535-8810, www.hirschlandadler.com Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:15; Sat. 9:30-4:45. Free. "Paul Rahilly: Paintings," solo show feat. two dozen "still-life, landscape and figurative oil paintings," most of which incl. nakedness [opens 10/31, reception 11/1 from 5:30-7:30, through 12/7].

Howard Scott Gallery 529 W. 20th St., 7th fl. (betw. 10th & 11th Aves.), 646-486-7004. Tues.-Sat. 10:30-6. Free. "Protocol: Recent Paintings," three works by D.C. artist, each presented in four formats [reception 10/31 from 6-8, through 11/30].

Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 5th Ave. (82nd. St.), 212-535-7710. See above listing for times & prices. "Blithe Spirit: The Windsor Set," French evening gowns dating back to 1935 [opens 11/1, through 2/9].

New Museum of Contemporary Art 583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-219-1222, www.newmuseum.org Tues.-Sun. 12-6; Thurs. 12-8. Free Thurs. 6-8. $6, $3 st./s.c., free for those under 18. "Carroll Dunham," 40 paintings by American painter [opens 10/31, through 2/2].

The Painting Center 52 Greene St. (betw. Broome & Grand Sts.), 212-343-1060, www.thepaintingcenter.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Recent Paintings," solo exhibition by Brooklyn artist Constance Lombardo [reception 10/31 from 6-8, through 11/23].

Robert Mann Gallery 210 11th Ave., 10th fl. (betw. 24th & 25th Sts.), 212-898-7600, www.robertmann.com Tues.-Sat. 11-6. Free. "Eleanor Parke Cursis & A. Aubrey Bodine: Two American Pictorialists" feat. works using popular late 19th-century & early 20th-century photographic esthetic by two accomplished pictorialists [reception 10/6 from 6-8, through 12/21].

Sterilemind Gallery 230 Mulberry St. (betw. Prince & Spring Sts.), 212-941-6767, www.sterilemind.com Tues.-Sat. 12-7. Free. "InReality," portraits & "images of desolate spaces" by South African photographer Adam Beinash [opens 10/31, through 12/12].