Pierre Huyghe builds rooms that behave like organisms, and UUmwelt is the one where machine-generated images shift on the walls while the gallery's own conditions change around them. It is the least museum-like thing at MoMA and it runs through November 29, so there is no rush but there is every reason. If you want an installation that rewards standing still for ten minutes, this is the gallery to find.
What to expect
Expect a single large gallery with screens and a deliberately unstable atmosphere rather than objects on plinths. Visitors tend to circulate slowly and the room is quieter than the rest of the floor. It is a short walk from the Frida and Diego galleries.
Good to know
- Take the E/M to Fifth Avenue-53rd Street or the B/D/F/M to Rockefeller Center
- Reserve timed general admission online to skip the 53rd Street queue
- New York State residents get free evening admission each Friday, booked in advance
- Give the installation ten minutes before deciding what you think of it
- Fully accessible by elevator; wheelchairs available at coat check
- Best for adults and teens interested in contemporary installation
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Common questions
Is it included with MoMA admission?
Yes. All MoMA exhibitions are covered by general admission.
Who is Pierre Huyghe?
A French artist known for constructing self-regulating environments combining living organisms, machine-generated images and architecture.
How long does it take to see?
Fifteen to twenty minutes is enough, though the installation is designed to change while you watch.
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