Art Exhibitions at MoMA PS1

MoMA PS1 is one of the world’s oldest and most important art centers that celebrates contemporary art in all its forms, be it visual art, music, film, theater, and more. It aims to bring modern art to a global audience and helps everyone enjoy art.
Read on to know more about MoMA PS1 and its various art initiatives.

What Is The MoMA PS1?

Founded in 1971 by well-known curator Alanna Heiss, MoMA PS1 was originally known as the Institute for Art and Urban Resources. It held its exhibitions at abandoned venues across New York until 1976 when it held its first big exhibition titled “Rooms” in its current location at 22-25 Jackson Avenue at Queens in New York.

The Institute for Art and Urban Resources then became known as the PS1 Contemporary Art Center. PS1 stands for “Public School One”, as the building where MoMA PS1 is now located was formerly a schoolhouse.

MoMA PS1 is America’s first nonprofit art institution dedicated exclusively to contemporary art, and also one of the largest ones at that. Committed to promoting the most experimental and intriguing contemporary art trends, MoMA PS1 is considered the driving force in the alternative space movement.

What’s So Special About MoMA PS1?

MoMA PS1 offers a fresh and unique take on art exhibitions and invites exhibiting artists to be directly involved with the exhibition, making it different from other leading art centers and institutions. It aims to promote art and creative exploration while providing a venue where artists can express themselves freely through their work. MoMA PS1 has been instrumental in helping new and upcoming artists get recognition by helping them present their work to varied audiences. By making art more easily accessible to audiences, MoMA PS1 has promoted the popularity and encouraged thought-provoking conversations about modern art.

Current Exhibitions

At any given time, you’ll find at least a couple of art shows at MoMA PS1. In case you’re interested in attending any of them, here’s the list of ongoing exhibitions at MoMA PS1:

• PACITA ABAD (April 4–September 2, 2024)
• MELISSA CODY: Webbed Skies (April 4–September 9, 2024)
• REGINA JOSÉ GALINDO: Tierra (April 4–August 26, 2024)
• AFTER THE FIRE: Mural Project (ongoing)