PS1's 2005 Greater New York Exhibition Showcases 160 Emerging Artists, Highlighting Traditional Media

Between March 13 and September 26, 2005, the PS1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island City, New York, hosted "Greater New York," which highlighted the work of 160 emerging artists. Curated by PS1 in collaboration with MoMA, this exhibition offered a fresh alternative to the Whitney Biennial. It juxtaposed artistic methods from the 1990s with more robust traditional forms. Critiques featured Valerie Hegarty's installation alongside Elif Uras's painting "He got Game." The show prominently included traditional painting, sculpture, film, and photography, showcasing notable contributions from Wangechi Mutu, Bozidar Brazda, and Sue de Beer. Dana Schutz and Ena Swansea were recognized as exceptional painters. The exhibition's success was credited to its insightful curation, which highlighted innovation within established mediums.