Tschabalala Self's 'Art Lovers' Sculpture Adorns New Museum's Expanded Facade in New York
The New Museum in New York has revealed a new facade sculpture by Tschabalala Self titled 'Art Lovers.' This marks the artist's inaugural large-scale public artwork in New York and coincides with the completion of the museum's OMA-designed expansion on the Bowery. The sculpture, positioned on the third-floor exterior, depicts an embracing couple and symbolizes the connection between the original SANAA building and the new addition. Museum director Lisa Phillips and artistic director Massimiliano Gioni highlighted the work's significance in celebrating the expanded campus. The unveiling is part of the museum's Facade Sculpture Program and aligns with other exhibitions and commissions, positioning the building as a site for artistic production.
Key facts
- Tschabalala Self created 'Art Lovers,' her first major public work in New York.
- The sculpture is installed on the New Museum's facade as part of its Facade Sculpture Program.
- It was unveiled alongside the completion of the museum's OMA-designed expansion in 2025.
- The artwork depicts an intimate couple, symbolizing the architectural 'kiss point' between buildings.
- The unveiling coincides with other exhibitions and site-specific commissions at the museum.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- New Museum
- Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation
Locations
- New York
- Bowery
- Harlem
- New York City