Current Exhibits at MoMA

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City is one of the world’s most renowned art institutions.

It houses a vast collection of modern and contemporary art from around the globe, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, films, and more.

In addition to its extensive permanent collection, MoMA hosts a rotating series of exhibitions offering fresh perspectives on established and emerging artists.

This article talks about the popular ongoing and upcoming exhibitions to visit at MoMA!

How do you access the current exhibits at MoMA?

You will need a MoMA entry ticket to access the current exhibits at MoMA.

Once inside the museum, online ticket holders can skip the ticket line and proceed directly to the galleries.

MoMA tickets grant access to all galleries and special exhibitions, allowing you to explore the full range of artistic experiences.

Current Exhibitions at MoMA

Check out the vibrant range of art and ideas on view in MoMA’s current exhibitions.

1. Life Dances On—Robert Frank in Dialogue

Life Dances On exhibit celebrates six decades of the artist’s (Robert Frank) experimentation across photography, film, and books.

Marking the centennial of Frank’s birth, this MoMA exhibition showcases over 200 works, including never-before-seen materials, offering a fresh perspective on his legacy of capturing the world in motion and his enduring dialogue with art and life.

Dates: Till 11 January, 2025

Floor: Floor 3 (The Edward Steichen Galleries)

2. Nour Mobarak—Dafne Phono

Nour Mobarak’s Dafne Phono reimagines the world’s first opera through 15 singing mycelium sculptures, blending avant-garde sound, language, and nature.

This ambitious installation explores cycles of life, death, and memory, drawing analogies between linguistic structures and biological processes while connecting ancient myths to contemporary themes.

Dates: Till 12 January, 2025

Floor: Floor 4 (The Marie-Josee and Henry Kravis Studio)

3. Thomas Schütte—A Journey Through Perspectives

A Journey Through Perspectives by Thomas Schütte showcases the breadth of his career, from intimate watercolors to monumental sculptures and architectural models.

This comprehensive exhibition explores his innovative storytelling and critical engagement with history, revitalizing artistic traditions for contemporary relevance.

Dates: Till 18 January, 2025

Floor: Floor 6 (The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Center for Special Exhibitions)

4. Christian Marclay—The Clock

Christian Marclay’s The Clock exhibit is a 24-hour cinematic masterpiece that synchronizes thousands of film clips with real-time moments, blurring the line between fiction and reality.

This immersive montage not only celebrates cinema’s history but also offers a poignant reflection on time’s unfolding presence in our daily lives.

Dates: Till 17 February, 2025

Floor: Floor 2 (212)

5. Vital Signs—Artists and the Body

The Vital Signs exhibit explores the fluidity of identity and self, featuring over 100 works by women and gender-expansive artists.

Highlighting themes of transformation, abstraction, and connection, the exhibition reimagines celebrated works and introduces new perspectives on the body, individuality, and shared humanity.

Dates: Till 22 February, 2025

Floor: Floor 3 (The Robert B. Menschel Galleries)

6. Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern

Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern celebrates the legacy of Lillie P. Bliss, a co-founder of MoMA and an early advocate for modern art.

The exhibition, featuring 40 works from her visionary collection, highlights her profound impact on the museum’s history and modern art’s evolution in the United States.

Dates: Till 29 March, 2025

Floor: Floor 2 (The Paul J. Sachs Galleries)

7. Robert Frank’s Scrapbook Footage

Robert Frank’s Scrapbook Footage offers an intimate look at the artist’s life through previously unseen film fragments spanning 1970 to 2006.

This installation, created in collaboration with Frank’s longtime editor and art director, reveals candid moments with family, friends, and collaborators, showcasing his unique, introspective gaze across cities and landscapes.

Dates: Till Spring, 2025 (Exact dates to be announced)

Floor: Floor T2/T1 (The Debra and Leon Black Family Film Center)

8. Designer’s Choice—Norman Teague Jam Sessions

Designer’s Choice exhibit challenges traditional notions of design by reimagining history through the lens of makers often excluded from museums.

Drawing inspiration from artists of color and leveraging AI, Teague invites everyone to rethink design’s power dynamics, highlighting collaboration and improvisation as keys to creative innovation.

Dates: Till 11 May, 2025

Floor: Floor 1

9. Light—Rafael Rozendaal

This exhibit at MoMA explores the intersection of code and art through vibrant, real-time animations created for the internet.

Presented on a massive 25-foot (7.26-meter) screen, his works invite you into a digital landscape where the boundary between the screen and physical space dissolves, reflecting his vision of a world where art is universally accessible and immersive.

Dates: Till Spring, 2025 (Dates to be announced)

Floor: Floor 1 (The Agnes Gund Garden Lobby)

10. Figures and Forms

The Figures and Forms exhibit brings together 20th and 21st-century sculptures that abstract the human form, set against the serene backdrop of MoMA’s Sculpture Garden.

Highlighting works like Simone Leigh’s towering Sentinel and Lynda Benglis’s Double Fountain, the installation explores the intersection of nature, architecture, and art in a dynamic outdoor gallery.

Dates: Till Spring, 2025 (Dates to be announced)

Floor: Floor 1 (Sculpture Garden)

11. Otobong Nkanga—Cadence

Otobong Nkanga is a powerful, immersive installation that explores the turbulent rhythms of nature and society.

Featuring a monumental tapestry, sculptures, and a sound work based on the artist’s voice, the work reflects on the beauty and degradation of the natural world and confronts themes of resource extraction, war, and technological upheaval.

Dates: Till 8 June, 2025

Floor: Floor 2 (The Donald and Catherine Marron Family Atrium)

12. Sound Machines

The Sound Machines exhibit explores the evolving world of sound through the lens of new technologies, where seven artists create immersive experiences that bridge the realms of sound, technology, and art.

Drawing from the history of modern sound art, the exhibition features works that redefine how we perceive and interact with sound—from generative AI to blockchain technologies.

Dates: Ongoing

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Upcoming Exhibitions at MoMA

Check out the exciting lineup of upcoming exhibitions that push the boundaries of art, technology, and creativity here:

Marlon Mullen (14 December, 2024 to 20 April, 2025)
Pirouette: Experiments and Turning Points in Design (26 January 2025 to 18 October, 2025)
Mariana Valencia: Jacklean (12 March, 2025 to 23 March, 2025)
Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction (20 April, 2025 to 13 April, 2025)
Rosa Barba: The Ocean of One’s Pause (3 May, 2025 to 6 July, 2025)
Stephen Prina: A Lick and a Promise (September, 2025 to December, 2025)
New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging (14 September, 2025 to 17 January, 2026)
Ruth Asawa: A Retrospective (19 October, 2025 to 7 February, 2026)
Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination (14 December, 2025 to 4 April, 2026)

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Installations and Projects

MoMA also supports art installations and other artistic projects done by artists from varying walks of life! Here are the installations and projects to look out for at MoMA:

Hyundai Card First Look: Lee Seung Jio (Till December, 2024)
Adobe Creative Residency at MoMA (Till 31 December, 2024)
My Heart is on the Left (Till 22 January, 2025)
Creativity Lab: Making Space for Belonging (Till 30 March, 2025)
Hyundai Card First Look: Beverly Buchanan (Till Spring, 2025)
The Modern Window: Pao Houa Her (Till Fall, 2025)
Art Lab: Sound (Ongoing)
Virtual Views: Van Gogh’s Starry Night (Virtual, 3 December, 2024, at 8 pm ET)
Virtual Views: Surrealist Women (Virtual, 23 November)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to purchase a separate MoMA ticket for temporary exhibitions?

No, your MoMA entry ticket includes access to both the permanent collections and all special exhibitions unless otherwise stated.

2. Are there any interactive or digital exhibits at MoMA right now?

Yes, MoMA often features interactive and digital installations that explore the intersection of technology, art, and creativity. Current exhibitions like SOUND MACHINES and Light—Rafael Rozendaal incorporate innovative digital elements and interactive experiences.

3. How can I find out more about the artists featured in the MoMA exhibitions?

Each exhibition at MoMA typically includes detailed information about the artists, their work, and their significance in the art world. You can also find additional resources, such as artist profiles and exhibition catalogs at the museum’s bookstore or online.

4. Are the exhibitions accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, MoMA is fully accessible to visitors with disabilities. The museum offers accessible entrances, elevators, and seating.

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