MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York' 2026 Showcases 53 Artists with DIY Vitality Amid Urban Challenges
In 2026, the sixth iteration of the 'Greater New York' exhibition at MoMA PS1 commenced, showcasing the work of 53 artists until August 17 at 22-25 Jackson Avenue in Long Island City. Curated by Ruba Katrib and Connie Butler, the exhibition responds to the ongoing dialogue about artists departing New York due to financial strains, as discussed in an essay by Josh Kline. It features an array of affordable photography, low-tech film, economical sculptures, and artisanal creations. Featured artists include Julia Wachtel, Janiva Ellis, Taína Cruz, Marc Kokopeli, Dean Millien, Tom Thayer, Cici Wu, Farah Al Qasimi, Vijay Masharani, the Cevallas Brothers, Dean Majd, and fields harrington. This event aligns with the Whitney Biennial and MoMA's Duchamp retrospective.
Key facts
- MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York' exhibition runs through August 17, 2026
- The show features 53 artists with a focus on modest, DIY approaches
- Curated by Ruba Katrib and Connie Butler
- Addresses urban challenges for artists, referencing Josh Kline's essay
- Includes works by Julia Wachtel, Janiva Ellis, Taína Cruz, and Dean Majd
- Coincides with Whitney Biennial, New Museum reopening, and MoMA's Duchamp show
- Noted as 'Gen Z's first Greater New York' by curators
- Avoids tech trends and AI hype in favor of handcrafted techniques
Entities
Artists
- Julia Wachtel
- Janiva Ellis
- Taína Cruz
- Marc Kokopeli
- Dean Millien
- Tom Thayer
- Cici Wu
- Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
- Farah Al Qasimi
- Vijay Masharani
- Cevallas Brothers
- Dean Majd
- Mahmoud Khalil
- fields harrington
- Josh Kline
- Marcel Duchamp
- Peter Hujar
- Paul Thek
- Jill Magid
- Cory Arcangel
- Maya Man
- Darren Bader
- Patrick Ball
- Becky Shaw
- Andrew Durbin
Institutions
- MoMA PS1
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- New Museum
- Columbia University
- François Ghebaly
- CULTURED
- The Pitt
Locations
- Long Island City
- New York
- United States
- Jackson Heights
- Roosevelt Avenue
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Philadelphia
- West Bank
- Mongolia
- Jackson Avenue