New Museum

Without the space of more well-to-do cultural institutions, the New Museum shop aims for maximum impact. The main attraction is naturally the wall of art books and magazines. The cosmopolitan, thought-provoking selection is worth a long, considered peruse. As for gift items, how about a commemorative plate with a scrawny naked man on it, a tea set that looks as if it's been splattered in blood, among some more, uh, family-friendly items.

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