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Odili Donald Odita: Songs from Life

Odili Donald Odita: Songs from Life

Through Spring 2026 MoMA Odili Donald Odita’s monumental commission in MoMA’s lobby transforms the space with vibrant colors and abstract patterns that cascade like a kaleidoscope around visitors. The artist uniquely draws inspiration from music, marking its first time as the primary creative fuel in his process. Odita’s expansive floor-to-ceiling installation, painted over six weeks […]

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Rosa Barba: The Ocean of One’s Pause

Rosa Barba: The Ocean of One’s Pause

Through Jul 6, 2025 MoMA Rosa Barba’s exhibition The Ocean of One’s Pause presents a comprehensive exploration of the artist’s fifteen-year engagement with the medium of film, encompassing conceptual investigations that blend historical documentation with sensory encounters. Barba’s work often contemplates the dynamic interplay of time and space, using cinema to investigate the vibratory nature

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Projects: Ufuoma Essi

Projects: Ufuoma Essi

Through Oct 13 MoMA British artist Ufuoma Essi explores the complexity of historical memory and Black lived experiences through evocative Super 8mm films. Born and based in southeast London, Essi challenges dominant archival narratives that often marginalize Black histories by integrating personal memory, found footage, and inspirations from Black feminist theory and performance. Her work

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Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Through Jun 21, 2026 MoMA Face Value offers a revealing exploration of the intricate processes behind the 20th-century Hollywood star system’s construction of celebrity. Before the digital era, film studios meticulously crafted and manipulated photographic portraits of their contracted actors to cultivate glamour and public appeal. This exhibition delves into the pre-digital techniques such as

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Oasis in the City

Oasis in the City

Jul 3, 2025–May 2026 MoMA Since its inception in 1939, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden at MoMA has offered a serene retreat amidst the bustling energy of Midtown Manhattan, harmoniously integrating nature, architecture, and art. Architect Philip Johnson’s 1953 redesign introduced four distinct marble-paved exhibition areas with accompanying shallow pools and seasonal plantings, creating

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The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower

The Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower

Jul 10, 2025–Jul 12, 2026 MoMA Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa revolutionized urban living with the Nakagin Capsule Tower, completed in 1972 in Tokyo’s Ginza district. This innovative structure, consisting of 140 prefabricated, single-occupancy capsules attached to two concrete-and-steel cores, epitomized the principles of Metabolism—a forward-thinking Japanese movement envisioning adaptable cities and architecture evolving over time.

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Studio Residency Jonathan Berger

Studio Residency Jonathan Berger

Aug 2–24, 2025 MoMA Jonathan Berger’s Studio Residency invites visitors to explore the complex notions of home and belonging through an evocative and deeply researched artistic project. Over three weeks, Berger, together with a collective of skilled craftspeople, will construct a meticulously handmade scale model of Kaunas, Lithuania, as it existed around 1941, just prior

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Stephen Prina: A Lick and a Promise

Stephen Prina: A Lick and a Promise

Sep 11–Dec 13, 2025 MoMA Stephen Prina, a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and composer, has cultivated a unique and irreverent approach over the past thirty years that bridges installations, film, and musical performances. His work is characterized by an intricate layering of diverse cultural references, ranging from the songs of Joni Mitchell and films by Robert

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New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

Sep 14, 2025–Jan 17, 2026 MoMA New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging marks the 40th anniversary of MoMA’s renowned New Photography series, presenting a compelling exhibition that features thirteen visionary artists and collectives. These creative voices delve into themes of belonging and interconnectedness, exploring how culture and identity are shaped through personal narratives, political histories,

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Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective

Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective

Oct 19, 2025–Feb 7, 2026 MoMA Ruth Asawa’s artistic journey, spanning over six decades, is an extraordinary exploration of materiality and form. This comprehensive retrospective showcases around 300 works, highlighting her innovative use of a variety of media including wire sculptures, bronze casts, drawings, paintings, prints, and public installations. Asawa’s persistent curiosity in the potential

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Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream

Wifredo Lam: When I Don’t Sleep, I Dream

Nov 10, 2025–Mar 28, 2026 MoMA Wifredo Lam’s artistic journey was deeply intertwined with his commitment to racial and social justice, emphasizing that his work transcended mere aesthetics. This comprehensive U.S. retrospective spans over sixty years of Lam’s prolific career, showcasing more than 150 works—including paintings, prints, illustrated books, ceramics, and works on paper. Born

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Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa—Less Is Morbid

Artist’s Choice: Arthur Jafa—Less Is Morbid

Nov 19, 2025–Jul 5, 2026 MoMA “Less Is Morbid” is a provocative exploration of emotional resonance and the power of visual association by artist Arthur Jafa. Known for his dynamic collages, montages, and installations, Jafa curates nearly 100 works from MoMA’s collection, creating compelling dialogues that bridge diverse artistic approaches and histories. The exhibition juxtaposes

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The Many Lives of theNakagin Capsule Tower

Jul 10, 2025–Jul 12, 2026MoMA “This building is not an apartment house.” With this declaration, Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa introduced the Nakagin Capsule Tower as a radically new vision for urban living. Completed in 1972, the structure consisted of 140 single-occupancy capsules, prefabricated offsite and attached to two concrete-and-steel cores in Tokyo’s Ginza district. The building became the defining

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