MoMA PS1 held its annual gala on Tuesday night, celebrating the institution's 50th anniversary and honoring founding director Alanna Heiss and former MoMA Director Glenn D. Lowry. More than 500 guests attended the Surrealist-themed event, which featured artistic direction by the fashion and art collective Women’s History Museum, with stilt walkers, custom posters, performances, and DJ sets. Notable attendees included artists Wolfgang Tillmans and Camille Henrot, dealers Jeffrey Deitch, and musicians Swizz Beatz, along with museum leadership and collectors.
The gala marks a milestone for MoMA PS1, which has been a pioneering force in contemporary art since its founding in 1971. Honoring Heiss and Lowry underscores the institution's legacy and its continued influence on the New York art scene. The event also highlights the museum's ability to draw a broad cultural crowd, blending art, fashion, music, and philanthropy, and signals its ongoing relevance as a hub for experimental and community-driven programming.