MoMA PS1 has announced details for the 2026 edition of Greater New York, its quinquennial survey of art made in and around New York City, coinciding with the institution's 50th anniversary. Unlike previous editions that brought in outside curators, this iteration will be organized entirely by PS1's in-house curatorial team, led by director Connie Butler, chief curator Ruba Katrib, and associate curators Jody Graf and Elena Ketelsen González, with support from assistant curator Kari Rittenbach, curatorial assistant Sheldon Gooch, and curatorial coordinator Andrea Sánchez. The exhibition, featuring more than 50 artists, opens on April 16, 2026, though a specific theme has yet to be announced.
This edition matters because it marks a rare convergence of New York's three major biennial-style shows in 2026: Greater New York, the Whitney Biennial (spring), and the New Museum Triennial (later in the year). As a five-year survey first held in 2000, Greater New York offers a critical snapshot of the city's contemporary art scene, and the decision to rely on internal curatorial vision rather than external voices signals a shift in institutional approach. The 50th anniversary of MoMA PS1 adds further significance, positioning the exhibition as both a milestone and a reflection on the museum's legacy in supporting local artists.