The best current and upcoming MoMA exhibits
Here are the exhibitions and collection highlights that should not be missed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC
The incubator for 20th century art, the Museum of Modern Art (founded in 1929) has shepherded cutting-edge movements such as Cubism, Futurism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and Minimalism into the mainstream. MoMA's collection of Modern painting, sculpture and architecture is arguably the most complete of its kind anywhere in the world, and it continues to grow with the addition of artworks by contemporary artists—many of whom have been fostered at MoMA's Long Island City satellite, MoMA PS1. In 2019, the midtown Modern underwent a significant expansion, which included a major reshuffling of its collection. You can find out about which shows are on view with our list of the best current and upcoming exhibits at MoMA and MoMA PS1.
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MoMA and MoMA PS1 exhibits current and upcoming
“Betye Saar: The Legends of Black Girl’s Window”
Over the course of 50 years and more, Betye Saar’s legendary career has put her in the forefront of African-American artist working today.
Starts Oct 21
“member: Pope.L, 1978–2001”
The artist known simply as artist Pope.L is best known for performances such as one piece in which he crawled along the entire 22-mile length of Broadway, dressed as Superman.
Starts Oct 21
“Sur moderno: Journeys of Abstraction—The Patricia Phelps de Cisneros Gift”
Latin American abstract painting at midcentury is the subject of this survey.
Starts Oct 21
“Theater of Operations: The Gulf Wars 1991–2011”
Paintings photos, sculptures and installations by more than 50 artists from Iraq and the U.S. meditate on the wars against Sadam Hussein.
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