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Contemporary Art Center P . S . 1 - one of the most advanced museums of the "Big Apple", which is no wonder - since 2000 it is considered a branch of the legendary MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) . Despite loud status, the center P . S . 1, existing since 1971 ., was already considered the most avant-garde and experimental site throughout New York . Here really first-class exhibitions, installations, performances from future stars of the world of art . What is especially pleasant: is the center of contemporary art in the old secondary school building s . In a word, the entourage and the atmosphere here are appropriate, for example, graffiti on the walls of staircases .

The place where students have been studying negligently can not boast permanent exhibitions - all exhibitions here are of a temporary nature, so it costs to know in advance what is being exhibited today. And that is a chance to get on the sheep bathed with paint, looking through the car tire. Modern art - it, you know, is.
At the moment it is difficult to calculate the number of artists who have gained worldwide recognition, who started with this museum. Therefore, the fame of the Center for Contemporary Art as an excellent launching pad for the future art career attracts the creative cluster from the whole planet.
The place where students have been trained for a while can not boast of permanent exhibitions - all exhibitions here are temporary. So there is a chance to get on the sheep painted with paint, looking through the car tire. Modern art - it, you know, is.

It is worth saying a few words about its occurrence .As it was mentioned above, P . S . 1 was born in 1971 . thanks to the talented Alanna Hayss, who at that time was engaged in the reconstruction and restoration of old buildings in New York for cultural needs - be it schools or factories . So, by the way, the Museum of Sculpture on Coney Island and the Watch Tower in Lower Manhattan . also opened in the city. As for the history of this building in the Romanesque style, it appeared in the Queens area on Long Island in the distant 1892 g . However, already in 1960, the school was closed in its walls: there were not enough students . But open whether the warehouse, which later turned into a unique center of contemporary art .

The status of the "pioneer" and the pioneer in the world of contemporary art went to PS1 in particular due to the fact that new names of little-known experimenters were opened here.

The museum is famous for its the ability to organize the exhibition space in such a way and arrange such a promotion to the artist that many thousands of painters and sculptors dream of getting into his walls with their works

Center for Contemporary Art PS1

In total, the Center for Contemporary Art PS1 There are 8 exhibition grounds at once, the first and the oldest - Rooms. In addition to exhibitions, the museum participates and creates many other conceptual projects: the radio station WPS1, which is supervised personally by Alanna Hayes, the Warm Up music series, and the competition of young architects, which is called Young Architect Program

Coordinates

Address : 22-25 Jackson Avenue, Queens, Long Island City, at the intersection with 46th Ave. How to get there: by metro to Court Sq - 23rd Street along the E and M lines; to Hunters Point Ave station on line 7 or to stop 21st Street on the G-line. Alternatively, you can get to the buses # Q67 and B62. In the first case, you need to stop Jackson and 46th Aves, in the second you should go to 46th Ave.

Working hours: Thurs-Mon ​​12: 00-18: 00. Entrance - 10 USD, preferential - 5 USD (pensioners and students), if there is a ticket to MoMA, visit P.S.1 for free.