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Papo Colo, performing his new, independent and rogue work,...

Mon, 23 May 2016 22:15:32 -0400

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Papo Colo, performing his new, independent and rogue work, “The Cleaner.” For the next several Saturday’s he will “money launder.” What does that mean for the brilliant artist? “The Cleaner,” performed in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, will culminate with a festival in Puerto Rico in January, 2017, with the aim of drawing attention to the island’s present economic crisis.

totally independent from his own performance but coinciding is The MoMA PS1 gallery presentation is organized by @klausbiesenbach, Director, MoMA PS1 and Chief Curator-at-Large, The Museum of Modern Art. Please do not miss him at work, Saturday’s from 4-6:00

if you want to see all 9 videos of the complete performance cycle, you can find them at @klausbiesenbach (at New York, New York)

7 years after #SuperMan51 (the performance we grammed yesterday)...

Thu, 19 May 2016 18:26:41 -0400

7 years after #SuperMan51 (the performance we grammed yesterday) Papo Colo performed “Against the Current,"1983. The artist paddled a canoe upstream amidst the trash and debris of New York’s #BronxRiver.

An endurance-based performance, the work sought to highlight the river’s contamination by industrial pollutants. For Colo, the effort to fight against the natural movement of the water also functioned as a metaphor for the struggle of #PuertoRicans attempting to assert an economic and social identity in the context of Reagan-era politics.

Documentary footage of this work and "Superman 51” are included in Colo’s autobiographical film retrospective “La Diferencia,” 1986, which will be included in the show at #MoMA PS1.

Don’t forget that Papo Colo will be independently performing a new work entitled “The Cleaner” on the corner of 23rd Street and 10th Avenue each Saturday from May 21 to July 4, 2016, between 4pm and 6pm.

Papo Colo’s gallery presentation at MoMA PS1 will open on Sunday, May 22nd and is curated by @klausbiesenbach.
(at MoMA PS1)

For our #TuesdayLesson, @allisonrodman reminds us that here at...

Tue, 17 May 2016 21:24:36 -0400

For our #TuesdayLesson, @allisonrodman reminds us that here at #MoMAPS1, “We don’t turn down–we WARM UP!”

MoMA PS1 presents #WarmUp2016, beginning June 11 and taking place every Saturday this summer through August 27. A New York summer staple now in its 19th year, Warm Up, MoMA PS1’s highly anticipated outdoor music series continues its tradition of introducing audiences to the best in experimental music, sound, and DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres. Warm Up supports both established and emerging artists by creating a platform that allows for experimentation and provides a space for collaboration, new material, and side projects.

#WARMUP2016 will be nothing short of epic so bring your friends, your sunblock and your dancing shoes!

Curated by Dean Bein (@truepanther), Jace Clayton (@djrupture), Jonathan Galkin (@dfarecs), Eliza Ryan (@the_side_pony), Brandon Stosuy (@bstosuy), Imogene Strauss (@imogene, and Matt Werth (@rvngintl)

Organized by Taja Cheek (@iamthrowshade), MoMA PS1 Curatorial Assistant with @jennyschlenzka @000ro @lucylewiz @girlsdoingphysicalculture
Warm Up will feature rotating stage environments by young, emerging design talent —including Anous and Arnold, Mimi Bai, Bittertang (@bittertangfarm), CONFETTISYSTEM (@confettisystem), Nitemind (@nitemind), Sit and Read (@sitandread), and Justin Sloane.

Pictured in this “vintage shot” is Tory Lanez during his set in summer of 2015. Photo by @pinkgoosephoto. (at MoMA PS1)

Summer isn’t summer until #WARMUP kicks off! Our...

Tue, 17 May 2016 16:18:46 -0400

Summer isn’t summer until #WARMUP kicks off! Our incredible team of curators has put together an amazing lineup of performers. A New York summer staple now in its 19th year, Warm Up is our highly anticipated outdoor music series. As always, we are proud to introduce audiences to the best in #experimental #music, #sound, and #DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres.

#WARMUP2016 will be nothing short of #epic so bring your #friends, your #sunblock and your dancing #shoes!

Warm Up will feature rotating stage environments by young, emerging design talent —including Anous and Arnold, Mimi Bai, Bittertang (@bittertangfarm), CONFETTISYSTEM (@confettisystem), Nitemind (@nitemind), Sit and Read (@sitandread), and Justin Sloane.

Special thanks to Ace Hotel New York (@acehotel).

Tickets available for the whole summer!

http://momaps1.org/warmup/
(at MoMA PS1)

Regram @licculture. We are so grateful to be included in the...

Sat, 14 May 2016 14:54:36 -0400

Regram @licculture. We are so grateful to be included in the wonderful #LongIslandCity family! Founded in 2001, LICCA bands together Long Island City’s pioneering arts institutions through innovative and inclusive collaboration, pooling resources for community outreach. LICCA reflects the unique cultural landscape of LIC, increases both visibility and access to its institutions, and strengthens the voice of the area’s flourishing arts community.

As you can see, the #LICCA does amazing things such as the landscape painting class for little ones at #MoMAPS1 until 5:00 pm today!

Tomorrow, join @licculture for its art stroll and reception. Check their website for details: http://licca.org

@noguchimuseum @tomsachs @movingimagenyc @sculpturecenter @socratespark @znbowman @materialsforthearts #licculture #itsinqueens #queens (at MoMA PS1)

Introducing our brilliant #VWFellows! These three have become an...

Fri, 13 May 2016 12:38:41 -0400

Introducing our brilliant #VWFellows! These three have become an integral part of the museum and we are honored to welcome them as the first round of six-month fellows this year at MoMA PS1. From left to right is Yih-Chuen Liao, the VW Director’s Office Fellow; Nicholas Nazmi (@ghostboats), the VW Digital Media Fellow; and Kristina Mompoint (@seniorita_tormenta), the VW Development Events Fellow.
Each Friday, one of the three fellows will post an image on the MoMA PS1 account sharing a project, behind-the-scenes glimpse, item of interest, or special aspect of the museum with our followers using #FellowFriday.
With thanks to @vw for their generosity. #VWFellowship #MuseumEducation #MoMAPS1 #VWGoA

Photo by former VW Fellow and current Curatorial Assistant @alexsloane1 (at MoMA PS1)

Another excellent #NightattheMuseum with visuals by #DevinKenny...

Sat, 07 May 2016 22:57:15 -0400

Another excellent #NightattheMuseum with visuals by #DevinKenny lighting up the room!

#NATM #MoMAPS1 by #moonlight. Photo by @alexsloane1 (at MoMA PS1)

Everyone looks their best in #moonlight. Come experience...

Fri, 06 May 2016 19:00:30 -0400

Everyone looks their best in #moonlight. Come experience #MoMAPS1 by the light of the moon! #NATM is tomorrow night from 8:00 - midnight. Tickets still available for this unique, late-night celebration of our current exhibitions and #Frieze New York:

“Cao Fei”
“Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze”
“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings”
“Lionel Maunz”

Visuals selected by Devin Kenny

In its two year history, Night at the Museum has become one of the city’s most anticipated art events. M. Wells Dinette will be in full swing serving its Quebecois-inflected cuisine and cocktails, and beer and wine will also be available for purchase throughout the evening in the Museum’s courtyard. The exhibitions, food and drinks are sure to make this a festive and memorable evening for all.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased on our website. Link in bio.

@cao_fei @friezeartfair #TheaDjordjadze#lionelmaunz #RodneyMcMillian#NightattheMuseum (at MoMA PS1)

Please support the #RockawayArtistAlliance in this incredible...

Fri, 06 May 2016 15:18:44 -0400

Please support the #RockawayArtistAlliance in this incredible community outreach program. Spread the word, submit a proposal, and become a supporting member of @rockawayartists!
#Rockaways #ForbiddenFruit #Art #NationalParkServiceCentennial #FtTilden #nationalparkservice @nationalparkservice (at Ft. Tilden)

Exploring The Sound Of Silence With Christine Sun Kim | HUMAN

Fri, 06 May 2016 12:11:57 -0400

Exploring The Sound Of Silence With Christine Sun Kim | HUMAN: Artist Christine Sun Kim participated...

Kids love #NATM too! Your little ones can come live the...

Thu, 05 May 2016 15:24:44 -0400

Kids love #NATM too! Your little ones can come live the fantasies portrayed in “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler,” “Night at the Museum,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “The Royal Tennenbaums.” The museum as a site of adventure, exploration and transformative encounters with art has captured the imaginations of generations of young readers and cinephiles.

They may not be able to sleepover, or touch most of the art of view, but will certainly enjoy romping around the earlier part of the evening as #NATM goes from 8:00 - midnight (past many bedtimes).

This Saturday night, join us to experience MoMA PS1 by moonlight. In addition to the 4 open exhibitions, there are the countless hidden treasures of permanent artworks tucked in obscure corners of the building.

Pictured here, a group of youngsters visit “Cao Fei.” One of the most innovative young artists to have emerged from China, Cao Fei creates multimedia projects that explore the experiences of young Chinese citizens as they develop strategies for overcoming and escaping the realities of a rapidly changing society.The interplay between fantasy and reality animates much of the artist’s work resulting in a range of technicolor worlds that collapse extreme versions of the everyday and the fantastical into one.

#NATM will take place Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 pm to midnight.

This unique, late-night celebration of our current exhibitions and ‪#‎Frieze‬ New York features: “Cao Fei”
“Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze”
“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings”
“Lionel Maunz”

With projected visuals selected by Devin Kenny.
Tickets are still available but going fast. They $15, and can be purchased on our website.

Link in bio.

Curated by @klausbiesenbach with assistance from @derriduh.

@cao_fei @friezeartfair #TheaDjordjadze#lionelmaunz #RodneyMcMillian#NightattheMuseum #NATM @mwellshq. Photo by @charlesroussel. (at MoMA PS1)

On Saturday night this could be you! Join us for #NATM and...

Wed, 04 May 2016 15:44:55 -0400

On Saturday night this could be you! Join us for #NATM and experience MoMA PS1 by moonlight. In addition to the 3 open exhibitions and countless permanent artworks tucked in obscure corners of the building, stroll through “Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings.” Come snap and share details of your Night at the Museum along the way. The viewer pictured here is in the act of capturing Rodney McMillian’s vivid pours of latex paint splashing and pooling across the draped surface of bedspreads.
#NATM will take place Saturday, May 7th from 8:00 pm to midnight. Thisunique, late-night celebration of our current exhibitions and ‪#‎Frieze‬ New York features: “Cao Fei”
“Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze”
“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings”
“Lionel Maunz”

With projected visuals selected by Devin Kenny.
Tickets are still available but going fast. They $15, and can be purchased on our website.

Link in bio.

@cao_fei @friezeartfair #TheaDjordjadze #lionelmaunz #RodneyMcMillian #NightattheMuseum #NATM @mwellshq. Photo by @charlesroussel.

For our #TuesdayLesson @allisonrodman urges you to get your...

Tue, 03 May 2016 16:36:13 -0400

For our #TuesdayLesson @allisonrodman urges you to get your ticket to Night at the Museum before your chance slips away and you are left with nothing but a blank space in your calendar for #SaturdayNight. What better way could there be to meet another art-loving New Yorker? It’s #springtime, #love is in the air, and our turn-of-the-century #Romanesque Revival #publicschool lends itself well to romance and new friendships.
Come Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 pm. MoMA PS1 will open its doors for a unique, late-night celebration of our current exhibitions and ‪#‎Frieze‬ New York: “Cao Fei”
“Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze”
“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings”
“Lionel Maunz”

Visuals selected by Devin Kenny.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased on our website.

Link in bio.

Pictured here is as session of MoMA PS1’s educational program Summer School in 2012. Modeled after European summer academies, Summer School turned the grounds of MoMA PS1—an institution housed in a former public school—into a seasonal campus. #MarinaAbramović, lead a workshop on “The Abramović Method,” a technique developed to train students in achieving a clear state of mind in order to develop ideas for their own work.

@cao_fei @friezeartfair #TheaDjordjadze#lionelmaunz #RodneyMcMillian#NightattheMuseum #NATM @mwellshq (at MoMA PS1)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR #NATM! On Saturday, May 7, MoMA PS1 will...

Mon, 02 May 2016 15:01:53 -0400

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR #NATM! On Saturday, May 7, MoMA PS1 will open its doors for a unique, late-night celebration of our current exhibitions and #Frieze New York:

“Cao Fei”
“Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze”
“Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings”
“Lionel Maunz”

Visuals selected by Devin Kenny

Join us from 8:00 pm–midnight to experience MoMA PS1 by moonlight.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased on our website.

Link in bio.

@cao_fei @friezeartfair #TheaDjordjadze #lionelmaunz #RodneyMcMillian #NightattheMuseum (at MoMA PS1)

Join curators @KlausBiesenbach and Larry Ossei-Mensah...

Mon, 02 May 2016 12:33:35 -0400

Join curators @KlausBiesenbach and Larry Ossei-Mensah (@youngglobal) at the @DLDConference in NYC on May 3rd! Klaus and Larry will engage in a spirited conversation exploring the intersection art and activism as a catalyst for cultural discourse, social engagement and innovation at @Center548 at 11:30AM! You can find more informtion: www.dld-conference.com #DLDNYC16 #ArtandActivism (at Center548)

Detail of “Projects 103,“ by #TheaDjordjadze currently on...

Sun, 01 May 2016 13:35:57 -0400

Detail of “Projects 103,“ by #TheaDjordjadze currently on view. As an #fyi, the perfect antidote to rainy day blues is a visit to #MoMAPS1’s architectural and immersive new installation in our Duplex space. Pictured here is a tiny yet intriguing sliver of the larger installation.
Using found objects and industrial materials, Djordjadze draws on the visual language of architecture and functional design to create sculptural environments that foreground the lasting legacy of #Modernism while evoking the vernacular and folk traditions native to the Caucasus region in the Republic of Georgia.

For “Projects 103” Djordjadze draws her inspiration from a 12th century pharmacy located in the cave city of Vadzia, Georgia, pictured in a poster that had hung in her childhood bedroom and responds to the idiosyncratic architecture of the Duplex Gallery. Ultimately translating the historical ruin’s structural characteristics into a system of large-scale shelving units that draws on the forms of Minimalist sculpture and modular furniture design. She forsakes visual clarity to create a sculptural palimpsest, layering materials in, atop, and around the shelves until the construction resembles an excavation site.
On view through August 29, 2016. Organized by Paulina Pobocha (@paulinapobocha) Assistant Curator, Department of Painting and Sculpture, @themuseumofmodernart, with Margaret Aldredge (@maaglio) Curatorial Assistant, @momaps1.

Thank you for the lovely image @spruethmagers (at MoMA PS1)

Yesterday we shared a shortened version of the “Dome...

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:07:35 -0400

Yesterday we shared a shortened version of the “Dome Strike, 2016” video. Here, please find the full “directors cut” with a few additional seconds of beautiful footage. By Nicholas Nazmi

And so the dome comes down! Another season of brilliant...

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 17:42:49 -0400

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And so the dome comes down! Another season of brilliant #SundaySessions has drawn to a close. As you can see, taking a #geodesic dome down is a complex and nimble operation.

Fear not though–the dome will return to our courtyard again this fall! Until then, get your dancing shoes ready for our summer music series, #WarmUp and the installation “Weaving the Courtyard” winning project of the Young Architects Program by @lazbent @asolizpaz.

Many congrats to the Sunday Sessions team lead by @JennySchlenzka with @alexsloane @000ro @iamthrowshade @lucylewiz. Video by @ghostboats. (at MoMA PS1)

A lovely shot of #RodneyMcMillian’s exhibition of...

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:52:23 -0400

A lovely shot of #RodneyMcMillian’s exhibition of “Landscape Paintings” on view now.

Vivid pours of latex paint splash and pool across the draped surface of bedspreads in many of these remarkable works.

Sourced from thrift stores, the sheets that McMillian uses often bear price tags or traces of former owners, and their size alludes to the intimate encounter of bodies in bed. “I like that it’s a space for more than one person,” McMillian has remarked of his sheets, pointing to “the pleasures we have in bed like sleep, reading, sex.” Already laden with traces of personal and corporeal histories, this found bedding is transformed by the artist into works that engage the history of landscape painting. Using leftover paint from construction supply stores, McMillian responds to the absence of bodies in the history of landscape representation; his pours and splatters evoke what he describes as an “abject history of turmoil or the spillage of blood” that is often missing from the pastoral tradition.

Open tomorrow: “Rodney McMillian: Landscape Paintings” along with “Cao Fei” and “Projects 103: Thea Djordjadze.“

The exhibition is curated by Heidi Zuckerman of @aspenartmuseum and organized at #MoMAPS1 by#PeterEleey. #RodneyMcMillian is concurrently exhibiting @studiomuseum and @icaphiladelphia. (at MoMA PS1)

Before the final performance of “Rotting Wood: The...

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:25:57 -0400

Before the final performance of “Rotting Wood: The Dripping Word” butterflies were released in the MoMA PS1 courtyard in a kind of of a prologue to the actual play. It was quite the moment. Thank you to all who joined us!

The 2016 Sunday Sessions commission by Matthew Lutz-Kinoy and Tobias Madison was an artistic homage to the work of Japanese avant-garde playwright and filmmaker Shūji Terayama, active from the mid 1960s until his untimely passing in 1983.

This rarely-seen performance embraced collaboration and communal creativity advocated by Terayama and his ‪#‎Tokyo‬-based company Tenjou Sajiki.

Lutz-Kinoy and Madison were joined by Berlin-based director Ariel Efraim Ashbel and two of his regular actors, Jessica Gadani and $hubi, the Tokyo-based performance artist Cobra, New York-based performer Ezra Azrieli Holzman, New York-based musicians Stefan Tcherepnin, Veit Laurent Kurz (Steit) and Taketo Shimada, San Antonio-based writer William Z Saunders, New York-based artists Leigha Mason, Elizabeth Orr, Jessie Stead and Hanna Törnudd, fashion label ECKHAUS LATTA, and New York-based child performers Charlotte Beede, Maeve Press, Amaya Press, Miles Sherr-Garcia and Bette Sherr-Garcia.

@pe_anutsurf_board @dark_maerchen @eckhaus_latta @lostnear @jessiestead @jennyschlenzka @alexsloane1 @000ro @lucylewiz @ghostboats
#sundaysessions #momaps1 #shujiteraya #tobiasmadison #matthewlutzkinoy ‪#‎sundaysessions‬ ‪#rottingwood‬

Thank you @leaceterastudio for the pic! (at MoMA PS1)