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Look & Listen reimagines the Silent Disco that first hit the scene in the 1960s as an immersive sound experience, creating a night of heightened contemplation and sonic socializing. Through specially curated soundtracks delivered via wireless headphones, visitors are invited to discover new ways to explore three distinct exhibitions at the museum—Fallout: Atoms for War […]
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As part of West Side Fest, Poster House is opening its archives to the public! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Assistant Curator of Collections Es-pranza Humphrey to behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into the museum’s collection. Participants will gather in the Storage and Conservation room on the lower level and get an early […]
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This special in-person accessibility tour will focus on the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Led by Lead Educator and Accessibility Coordinator Jes Hughes, this tour will include a vibrant verbal description of 6 posters as well as the history associated with them, and will allow guests to experience the posters […]
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Stop by the Poster History Timeline for a sticker-printing demonstration with artist Mikey Quackenboss! Try your hand at linoleum-block printing and make stickers inspired by West Side Fest and the museum’s current exhibitions. Mikey Quackenboss is a self-taught printmaker and classically trained tattoo artist working in Brooklyn. First inspired by the art of the DIY […] |
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Lorenzo Homar, the artist featured in the exhibition Puerto Rico in Print, was a Puerto Rican printmaker. His posters celebrated the rich culture of Puerto Rico, including the craft of Flores De Papel or Paper Flowers. Join us in the Education workshop on the museum’s lower level to make your own paper flower! This workshop […]
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Explore the different artistic choices and processes required for letterpress printing! Join this unique workshop that will help improve fine/gross motor skills as well as spatial reasoning through the placement of letters and the distribution of ink. This program invites children ages 5 to 11 years old and their adults to collaborate (siblings are welcome). […]
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The Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) opened New York City’s original underground subway line in October 1904. In order to entice people to regularly use the subway, the IRT printed two in-car poster campaigns, one of which was The Subway Sun. These posters depicted various landmarks across the city to encourage travel to different neighborhoods. […]
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In honor of our own exhibition on The Subway Sun, Poster House members are invited to a private tour of the New York Transit Museum’s exhibition Shining a light on The Subway Sun: The art of Fred G. Cooper and Amelia Opdyke Jones. Over five decades, The Subway Sun advised, informed, and admonished New York […]
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Poster House members of all levels are invited to explore the museum without the crowds during exclusive Member Mornings. Held on select Thursdays throughout the year, these are the ideal time to enjoy your favorite exhibitions at your leisure. No reservations are required, and complimentary coffee and tea will be available for members in the […]
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Punk or psychedelia—which genre reigns supreme? In honor of our exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster, join gig poster maestro and noted punk enthusiast Mike King as he faces psychedelic poster superfan and scholar Ted Bahr in the ultimate smackdown: a battle of wits, nerve, and design ferocity over their […]
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On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free! This Friday, […]
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Poster House is free on the third Sunday of every month, often featuring complimentary programming geared toward families. Be sure to sign up to secure your spot—or just enjoy the museum at your own pace! Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are […]
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At this month’s Poster Kids, be inspired by the museum’s new exhibition, Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & The Art of the Gig Poster. Invent your own imaginary band and borrow from Mike King’s individual style to create an eye-catching gig poster. Don’t forget to paste it up like a true poster artist! This program invites children […]
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Poster House members of all levels are invited to an exhibition tour of Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace. Join co-curators Angelina Lippert and Tim Medland on this history-driven exploration of nuclear history, from the development of the thermonuclear bomb to the Atoms for Peace program, the proliferation of nuclear power stations to the global […]
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Discover the wonders of Poster House with your little one! Enjoy a fun look at two posters featured in the museum’s new exhibition, Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Then, cut, paste, and draw, exploring collage in the style of Mike King. Join Poster House for Poster Tots, a program designed […]
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A Lorenzo Homar se lo considera como uno de los artistas gráficos de mayor influencia de Puerto Rico y a menudo se le conoce como el padre del cartel puertorriqueño. Esta visita guiada se enfocará en la historia de la isla, así como en la biografía del artista, proporcionando el contexto necesario para apreciar su […]
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On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design techniques behind one of the museum’s shows in an informative yet casual setting. The tours, along with admission on Fridays, are always free! This Friday, […]
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In honor of Poster House’s collaboration with Welcome to Chinatown and our Artist in Residence Program, join Mott Street Girls for a walking tour through the historic streets of Manhattan’s Chinatown. This guided experience highlights the neighborhood’s small businesses with stops at cherished family-owned establishments and new neighborhood favorites. Along the way, participants will hear […]
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Have you ever wanted to print like a (punk) rock star? Well, now’s your chance. Join an elite group of printing weirdos at Mike King’s studio in Brooklyn for an afternoon of poster printing. Mike will guide you through all the steps of the screen printing process, and you will be able to select from […]
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Every month, Poster House offers virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach a wide, art-loving audience around the world, we offer our description tours online through Zoom. These tours are given by our Lead Educators, allowing you intimate access to the works […] |
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This fall, Poster House will open four exciting new exhibitions. Unfortunately, not every poster can make the cut! Join Registrar Melanie Papathomas and Collections Specialist Alex Stern for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes preview of highlights from the Poster House Permanent Collection. Light refreshments will be provided. Due to limited capacity in the Archives, this tour will […]
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Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the bar from 6–9pm. Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every […]
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Have you walked through Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster and wondered “how did he do that?!” Well, now’s your chance to find out! Stop by the Poster History Timeline where none other than Mike King himself will be reimagining a poster (or two!) from the exhibition. He might even do […]
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