Lady Pink, a pioneering graffiti artist, is creating the inaugural mural commission for MoMA PS1 in Queens, New York. The mural, set to be unveiled on June 26, 2025, features a surreal composition of a stone foot, a subway platform, and the Brooklyn skyline, paying homage to the lost 5Pointz graffiti site. Lady Pink, who began tagging subway cars in 1979 and was included in MoMA PS1's 1981 'New York/New Wave' exhibition, is working on-site with assistants, using both brushes and spray paint.
This commission marks a significant new annual program for MoMA PS1, inviting artists to create outdoor works on the museum's public-facing walls. Lady Pink's deep ties to Queens and her role as a rare female graffiti legend highlight the museum's commitment to local history and community engagement. The mural also serves as a poignant tribute to 5Pointz, a demolished graffiti mecca, reflecting on the loss of cultural spaces in the face of urban development.