Just when you thought Fort Tilden couldn't get anymore hipster... voila!
Enter German artist Katharina Grosse, and her MOMA PS1 curated exhibit, aptly named Rockaway! Grosse is known for the vibrant palette and exuberant gestures of her large-scale canvases and raucous installations that merge painting, sculpture, and architecture; Rockaway! is no departure from that style.
Much like Grosse's Biennial Installation in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, this exhibit involves an abandoned house, being adorned with color and turned into a work of art. Once again Grosse took a building that was ravaged by a hurricane, (not that this building was doing too well before Sandy) was set to be demolished, and gave it some temporary beauty, turning it into a living gallery. If you live in NYC, and have social media, chances are you've seen this candy-cane-colored beach house, show up on one of your friends feed; it is definitely a sight to behold, especislly with the contrast of the sand, and the ocean's constant breaking in the foreground.
According to MOMA PS1, Rockaway! is a celebration of the ongoing recovery of the Rockaway Peninsula following the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. To me it is a welcomed addition to one of my favorite places in the city. Next time you make it out to Fort Tilden, be sure to lean back, and check Rockaway! read more