MoMA PS1 kicked off its 50th anniversary year with an intimate cocktail event at the Tribeca townhome of board member Michi Jigarjian, hosted by the museum's patron group the Greater New Yorkers. Over 100 guests—including artists, collectors, dealers, and curators—gathered for remarks from Director Connie Butler, Chief Curator Ruba Katrib, and co-chairs Leslie Fritz, Ed Tang, and Amitha Raman, followed by a performance by experimental cellist Dorothy Carlos. Attendees received a first look at the upcoming quinquennial exhibition "Greater New York 2026," which will feature over 50 New York-based artists, with a partial list including Farah Al Qasimi, Fields Harrington, Hardy Hill, Sofia Sinibaldi, and Julia Wachtel.
The event matters because it signals the start of a major milestone for MoMA PS1, a pioneering institution in contemporary art that has shaped the New York art scene for five decades. The gathering underscores the continued importance of patron groups like the Greater New Yorkers in sustaining museum programming, while the preview of "Greater New York 2026" highlights PS1's ongoing commitment to showcasing emerging and established local artists. The mix of artists, collectors, and dealers in attendance reflects the interconnected ecosystem that supports the museum's mission.