Philanthropist Sonya Yu Funds Free Admission at MoMA PS1

In December 2025, philanthropist Sonya Yu garnered attention for her initiative to provide universal free admission at MoMA PS1, thereby establishing it as the largest museum in New York to offer complimentary access. Based on the West Coast, Yu is a board member of both SFMOMA and the Hammer Museum. In a recent interview, she shared her inspirations, which include airports and Barbara Black Koltuv's "The Book of Lilith," expressing a wish for greater world-building and less reliance on algorithms in the arts. She also mentioned that artist Rodney McMillian is her most frequent contact. Additionally, Yu was recognized in the 2026 CULT100 list.