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Sculpture Center
Categories: Art Galleries, Museums [Edit]
4419 Purves StLong Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-1750
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- Nearest Transit:
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LIC-Court Sq (E, V, G)
45 Road-Court Sq (7)
Queens Plaza (E, G, R, V)
- Hours:
Mon., Thu-Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
4 reviews for Sculpture Center
The current show CASINO ILINX is excellent. Set in the lower level gallery, the artist uses the twists and turns of the haunting space brilliantly: pieces displayed in crevices, winding down narrow tunnels, voices echoing...
Four of the most impressive works are displayed together in the largest room: 2 interactive art/gambling tables, ethereal-looking cubes, and a beautiful floor-to-ceiling installation piece.
The opening reception was great; hijinks & performance art.
Highly recommended.
(go to PS 1 around the corner & make a day out of it!!)
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Already in the 'hood after a spectacular visit to PS1, we headed over to the Sculpture Center. Like PS1, Sculpture Center has no permanent exhibits. The space used to be a trolley repair shop and that was the most notable artwork here.
I didn't enjoy any of the exhibits here and the term sculpture is defined very loosely here. There was one exhibit in the basement that had some Louis XVI furniture and drapery going on and then there were dentures haphazardly strewn about. Art is subjective but seriously, what the eff.
Suggested admission is $5 and suggested student admission is $2. It's only a few blocks from PS1 and also steps from the subway.
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What a great space. Guess the building was used to repair streetcars back in the day when the city actually had streetcars.
I love art, but am not a big fan of museums or galleries. This place highlights why by doing everything the other places don't do. The art really fits into the space (and with some of the pieces, looked to be designed specifically for the space); it isn't crowded (although they probably would like that part to change); and the show I saw lacked the pretension and self-consciousness that pervades the world 'o art.
No blank white walls here. Wandering through this place is more akin to urban exploration.
Check out the space (and the show I saw):
http://deliriousnewyor...
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Good curation and conveniently close to PS1. I always drop by this place whenever visiting New York.
Specialties
Founded by artists in 1928, SculptureCenter is a not-for-profit arts institution dedicated to experimental and innovative developments in contemporary sculpture. SculptureCenter commissions new work and presents exhibits by emerging and established, national and international artists.
History
Established in 1928
Founded in 1928 by artists.
