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.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 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
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.