Katharina Grosse: Rockaway! | ARTIST STORIES

In July 2016, MoMA PS1 Director Klaus Biesenbach invited artist Katharina Grosse to transform a decaying former military building at Fort Tilden, Queens, into a monumental, sublime artwork using a specialized technique to spray brightly colored paint directly onto the structure. Grosse’s approach highlights the potential of painting as a medium, and encapsulates the stark beauty of this manmade structure and its natural surroundings. Learn more: Subscribe for our latest videos: Explore our collection online: Plan your visit in-person: #art #moma #momaps1 #museum #modernart #nyc #education #artist