MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York 2026' Exhibition Opens with Over 50 Artists

MoMA PS1 in Queens launched its sixth 'Greater New York' exhibition on April 16, 2026, coinciding with the museum's 50th anniversary. The quinquennial survey features more than 50 artists in formative career stages, curated by Connie Butler, Ruba Katrib, Jody Graf, Andrea Sánchez, Kari Rittenbach, Elena Ketelsen González, and Sheldon Gooch. Hyperallergic editors attended the press preview, with Hrag Vartanian praising the show's gritty authenticity and immigrant dimensions while noting strong photography but weaker painting representation. Lisa Yin Zhang appreciated the exhibition's human quality and immigrant aesthetics, though she criticized some installation choices and scattered artist presentations. Rhea Nayyar highlighted the show's grounded optimism but noted confusing directional signage. The exhibition presents a multicultural snapshot of New York City during a period of anxiety and hope, with works including Dean Majd's 'Birthmark and Separation' series photographs, Louis Osmosis installations, Tom Thayer's 'Counterdoses for the Home' mixed media piece, and Red Canary Song's 'Touch the Heart' multimedia installation. Editors compared the show favorably to the Whitney Biennial, describing it as less market-friendly and more authentic to New York's evolving character.