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P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center

Address: 22-25 Jackson Ave., at 46th Ave., Long Island City, NY, 11101 | Map It
Phone: 718/784-2084
www.ps1.org

Category: Museums/Galleries
Location: Queens

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Fodor's Review:

A pioneer in the "alternative-space" movement, P.S.1 rose from the ruins of an abandoned school in 1976 as a sort of community arts center for the future. Now a partner of MoMA, P.S.1 focuses on the work of currently active experimental and innovative artists. Long-term installations include work by James Turrell and William Kentridge. Every available corner of the enormous 100-room building is used; discover art not only in galleries but also on the rooftop, in the boiler room, and even in some bathrooms. Summer Saturdays from 3 to 9 pm, outdoor dance parties attract an art-school-like crowd.

Cost: $5 suggested donation
Open: Thurs.-Mon. noon-6
Subway: 7 to 45th Rd.-Courthouse Sq.; E, V to 23rd St.-Ely Ave.; G to 21st St.

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