This fall, several major art institutions are presenting notable exhibitions showcasing diverse and influential contemporary and modern artists.

At the Frick Collection, Canadian Cree artist Kent Monkman will unveil new works starting November 12. Monkman, known for his provocative reinterpretations of historical paintings through the lens of Indigenous and gender-fluid perspectives, is the first Native artist to hold a solo exhibition at the Frick. Drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection, including a 17th-century Vermeer painting that lends its name to the show, Monkman’s latest pieces place his alter ego Miss Chief—an androgynous figure often depicted in bold, provocative scenarios—in dialogue with historical white authority figures ranging from General Custer to a character resembling Jeff Bezos. The artist’s work serves as a temporal exploration of the fraught encounters between Native peoples and European settlers across centuries.

In Amsterdam, the Stedelijk Museum’s retrospective of Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is running through January 17. The exhibition, finalized before Kusama’s death in August at age 97, spans her extensive career beyond the popular infinity rooms and polka-dot motifs. It includes early works that reflect on the trauma of World War II’s atomic bombings, her meticulously detailed infinity net paintings, and larger installations known for their obsessive repetition of patterns. The show offers a broad, nuanced view of Kusama’s artistic evolution and contributions to modern art.

The Whitney Museum of American Art will open a retrospective of Roy Lichtenstein on October 11. Curated by Meg Onli with direction from artist Alex Da Corte, the exhibition seeks to recast Lichtenstein beyond his Pop Art fame for widely recognized works that have permeated popular culture. The presentation includes a faithful recreation of Lichtenstein’s 1962 debut show, temporary murals originally created for the 1964 World’s Fair, and a video featuring Da Corte portraying Lichtenstein’s professor, highlighting the artist’s engagement with conceptual art forms and his witty, timely commentary during the height of the Pop movement.

Meanwhile, the New Museum in New York is hosting “Arthur Jafa: I Am Tony” through January 3. This expansive multimedia installation builds on Jafa’s acclaimed 2016 film “Love Is the Message, the Message Is Death,” which became emblematic of Black Lives Matter activism. The show combines film, sculpture, painting, photography, and wallpaper to probe themes of Black identity from aesthetic, political, and existential viewpoints. This exhibit has gained prominence as one of the few high-profile autumn shows centered on liberationist discourse around race and identity.

Together, these exhibitions offer visitors a rich exploration of cultural, historical, and political issues through innovative artistic practices across various media and traditions.