Director Alex Nyerges succinctly sums up what makes the new, recently renovated museum so appealing: “Gallery after gallery, wing after wing, of great art from all over the world, beautifully installed, beautifully lit … and major collections.” From the only East Coast appearance of a Pablo Picasso retrospective to a stunning overview of rare Nigerian art, to the museum’s own permanent collection — nothing to wince at — it’s an embarrassment of riches.

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Second Place: Gallery5

Third Place: Quirk Gallery