After a two-year delay, the New Museum reopened in Lower Manhattan with a $82 million expansion designed by OMA. The new building, a squat prism of reserve, solved long-standing circulation problems from the original 2007 structure. OMA architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa created a functional extension that blends seamlessly with the existing aluminum mesh facade. The centerpiece exhibition, 'New Humans,' explores humanity's evolving definition through over 150 artists, juxtaposing contemporary works on bio-hacking and AI with historical pieces from World War I and Dadaism. This ambitious show fills a critical gap between MoMA and experimental venues, affirming the museum's global distinction.