An Art-full Afternoon in LIC with Pacita Abad at MOMA PS1 + brunch

Spanning the artist’s 32-year career, this first retrospective of the Filipino artist includes more than 50 works—most of which have never been on public view in the United States prior to this exhibition.

Largely self-taught, Abad is best known for her trapuntos, quilted paintings made by stitching and stuffing her canvases as opposed to stretching them over a wood frame. After moving to the United States in 1970 to escape political persecution from the authoritarian Marcos regime, Abad sought to give visibility to political refugees and oppressed peoples through her work.

*Advanced ticket purchase required here*

“I have always believed that an artist has a special obligation to remind society of its social responsibility,” she said. The presentation celebrates the multifaceted work of an artist whose vibrant visual, material, and conceptual concerns push forward salient conversations around globalization, power, and resilience.

Before the 2pm tour, we’ll enjoy brunch at Jungly, followed by the opportunity to continue exploring the other exhibits at the museum.

All tickets include the private, curator-led tour. Full experience tickets also include 1 brunch entree + 1 non-alcoholic beverage + tax/tip at brunch. All other food/drink will need to be purchased separately on-site.

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Full schedule:

12 pm | Brunch at Jungly
12-23 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City

2 pm | Private guided tour at MOMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City

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Non-member Tickets:
Museum/tour only: $10 early bird through 7/27; $15 thereafter
Full experience with brunch: $45 early bird through 7/27; $50 thereafter

Art-full member Tickets:
Museum/tour only: FREE!
Full experience with brunch: $40 early bird through 7/27; $45 thereafter*