Founded by curator Alanna Heiss, MoMA PS1 (known as P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center) was a pioneering institution in New York’s alternative space movement of the 1970s. The institution is artist-centered and community-driven, embracing boundary-breaking ideas and experimental practices. For nearly 50 years, MoMA PS1 has been dedicated to showcasing contemporary art that offers audiences new perspectives and insight into artists’ worldviews. Its mission is deeply committed to realizing artists’ visions and fostering engagement through programs that explore how art can inspire connections.