The Council: Reformed
The Council was created as a collaborative artwork between artist Adelita Husni-Bey and young alumni of the MoMA Teens Digital Advisory Board. The project was exhibited as part of the 2018 New Photography exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art.
Brian Anderson: Fathers Afloat
An exhibition of new paintings by Brian Anderson, shown alongside older works created by Edward Anderson (1923—2001) and Einar Anderson (1900—1972). Curated by Calder Zwicky, the multigenerational show explores themes of family, memory, landmarks, oceanic travel, and psychedelic joy.
A Suggestion Box is Not Going to Fix a Riot
A reflection and rumination on The Council, a collaborative project created by artist Adelita Husni-Bey and the members of the MoMA teen Digital Advisory Board.
In the Night Studio
A conversation with artist and educator Shellyne Rodriguez about Night Studio, a program at the Museum of Modern Art for young people in the process of getting their high school equivalency degrees.
Things We Hold Close
Creating altars with the participants of Midtown Community Court’s WISE program, offering services and support for women who have been victims of commercial sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
Profound Choice: On Balancing Access, Advocacy + Exposure to the Arts
Reflecting on the possibilities of museum teen programming, and the ways in which institutions often misrepresent the goals of their programs as well as their role in young participants’ lives.
Allies: Calder Zwicky of MoMA
An interview exploring the connection between museums, skateboard culture, and the young people who participate in their programs.
MoMA Opens Free Safe Space for LGBTQ-Identifying Teens
An article in Dazed & Confused Magazine about Open Art Space, our weekly drop-in program for NYC high school students. Started in 2016, the program continues to offer space and artistic experiences to a community of LGBTQ teens each year.
Rashaad Newsome X Cross-Museum Collective
A video piece created during a collaboration between artist Rashaad Newsome and members of the MoMA Cross-Museum Collective, a group of teens working to explore behind-the-scenes experiences and careers in the arts.
Creating Connections/Creating Community: Our Second Annual Biennial Community Partner Art Show
Reflecting on the second MoMA Community Partner Art Show, showcasing the artwork and creativity of participants from a variety of non-profit organizations including HIV/AIDS groups, homelessness initiatives, alternatives to incarceration programs, refugee service organizations, and more.
“What If We…” Expressions of Violence and Hope in Our 2016 Community Partner Art Show
Exploring the artwork created by MoMA’s 2016 Community Partnership cohort, a group of over 25 non-profit and community-based organizations running a variety of free programming across the NYC area.
Comedy for Laughs Is Not Interesting: Dave Kneebone on Art, Humor, and Keeping Things Uncomfortable
An interview with the producer of Tim & Eric: Awesome Show Great Job, the Eric Andre Show, Nathan for You, and a variety of other avant-garde, experimental comedy shows.
MoMA Teens @ ARTBOOK @ MoMA PS1
A publication and poster project, created by the teen participants of the MoMA + MoMA PS1 Cross-Museum Collective, reflecting upon artist-led collaborations with Ryan McNamara and Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt.
MoMA Creates Safe Space for LGBTQ Teens and Allies
Artnet News article on Open Art Space, the long-running LGBTQ drop-in program for NYC teens.
Mark Gonzales X MoMA Teens
Artist and professional skateboarder Mark Gonzales visited the Shred, Thrash, Carve: Visual Language of Skateboard Culture summer art course at MoMA, and led a hands-on workshop. The project included a session of collaborative art making with Gonzales, an in-gallery skateboard session, and more.
As We Approach the End… Where to Begin? Thoughts on a Strange and Experimental Season
An article exploring an entire season of free teen art courses at the Museum of Modern Art.
Moving Through the Migration Series: An Interview with Kerry Downey and Shellyne Rodriguez
Discussing MoMA’s Community Partnership initiative with the two teaching artists responsible for running its programming. Using Jacob Lawrence’s “Migration Series” (1941) as a starting point to discuss the various issues and philosophies inherent within creating accessible and equitable museum programming.
MoMA Teens Interview Laurel Nakadate
An interview, held within her solo exhibit at MoMA PS1, with photographer and filmmaker Laurel Nakadate, exploring issues of intimacy and emotional connection.
Living Art: MoMA Teens Collaborate with Artist Paula Hayes
Looking at a long-term art projected created with artist Paula Hayes, working with students from the Art & Science of Conservation art course, utilizing plants and living materials as the objects for a sculptural installation.
MoMA Teens x Sean Vegezzi
A video interview with Sean Vegezzi, a former MoMA Teen participant and current photographer and filmmaker.
YWCA Community Mural Project
A video piece documenting a long-term mural project created with the students of Murry Bergtraum High School in lower Manhattan.
Art in School in Prison: Isabel Rosado, Passages Academy & the Juvenile Justice Department
A conversation with the arts programmer at Passages Academy, which provides all of the educational resources for incarcerated young people in New York City.