New York，the largest city in the United States，has a huge population and diverse population composition. It is not only the economic center of the United States，but also the cultural center of the United States. New York’s publishing industry，performance industry and tourism occupy a unique position，so the free and stable development can not be separated from the establishment of relevant institutions and the support of relevant laws and regulations. New York，the “capital of the world”，is an international economic，financial，transportation，art and media center，and is regarded as the representative of urban civilization. In this paper，we will focus on the analysis of the development of culture and art in this free capital.