MoMA PS1’s “Greater New York” Is Gritty, Stunning, and Gutting
MoMA PS1’s sixth Greater New York quinquennial opened on April 16 during the museum’s 50th anniversary year, presenting work by more than 50 New York City–based artists described as being in the “formative years” of their careers. Hyperallergic’s first impressions credit curators Connie Butler, Ruba Katrib, and their team with capturing a gritty, inside view of the city rather than a glossy, tourist-facing one, and suggest the in-house curatorial approach helped avoid an outsider’s agenda. The review characterizes the exhibition as energetic and emotionally intense, with strong photography and comparatively less emphasis on painting. It also notes the prominence of immigrant and migrant perspectives and frames the show as less market-friendly than typical gallery-oriented presentations.
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