post­modern art，New York's historic Guggenheim Museum is a bastion of originality，burning bright amidst the Big Apple's wide range of galleries and museums.

　　The image of New York in art and popular culture has long been

　　recognized.In

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　　painting

　　and photography，among a host of other art forms，New York has been one of the central muses of the art world.Amidst its host of world­renowned galleries are the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)，the Metropolitan Museum and，perhaps most interestingly，the Guggenheim Museum.

　　In terms of both its art and architecture，the Guggenheim Museum is one of New York's most interesting landmarks; as such，it's an essential stop­off point for any culture lovers in the city.Originally established in 1937 as “The Museum of Non­Objective Painting”，the Guggenheim was established with the primary' aim of showcasing the work of early modernists; to this day the museum continues to maintain ongoing exhibits of the art of Wassily Kandinsky and Jackson Pollock.Its more recent exhibitions have included eclectic collections: Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Traditions，the work of Iraqi­born artists Zaha Hadid and an exhibition of photos showing sculptor David Smith at work.

　　The Guggenheim Museum is not only notable for its excellent art

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