Curated by fellows rather than a permanent department, this one argues rather than surveys, and the wall text is refreshingly willing to disagree with itself. It is a good fit for anyone drawn to photography, labour history or the politics of national identity, and it costs whatever you decide to pay. If you are already coming for the Sonia Boyce installation, this and the Panorama Archives show round out a full visit.
What to expect
A gallery show drawn largely from the museum's own collection, running on the same long schedule as two other exhibitions in the building. Admission is suggested rather than fixed, so you set your own price at the desk. Allow about forty minutes to take in all three shows properly.
Good to know
- Take the 7 to 111 St and walk south through the park, or Mets-Willets Point and cross the bridge.
- Weekdays are near-empty; weekend park crowds spill into the lobby.
- Fully step-free with elevators to the upper galleries.
- Suits photography and history audiences more than casual browsers.
- Pay-what-you-wish suggested admission covers all current exhibitions.
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Common questions
Who curated it?
Terra Foundation Fellows Christina Chan, Annette Parkins and Carlos David Trujillo, rather than the museum's permanent curatorial staff.
What else is showing at the same time?
Sonia Boyce's Demonstrate and Collection Spotlight: The Panorama Archives, both running on the same long schedule.
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