Poet Patrick Rosal Named Guggenheim New York Resident for 2026

In 2026, Patrick Rosal will serve as the resident poet at the Guggenheim New York, presenting a residency called 'The Water Listeners.' A New Jersey native and English professor at Rutgers University–Camden, Rosal seeks to revive poetry as a communal experience through live expression and ritualistic practices. His poetry often explores ecological issues intertwined with human relationships, with water as a key theme. To encourage dialogue that transforms into poetry, he has created a five-question interview about water for museum visitors. Rosal intends to utilize the Guggenheim's fountain and rotunda for performances that echo language and song. His goal is to make the museum more welcoming to communities that feel disconnected, inspired by his New Jersey roots. He has been honored with the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize and fellowships from the Fulbright Research Program and the National Endowment for the Arts.