Warm Up is here! July 1, 2004 | Archives It’s one of the most anticipated events of the art year: P.S.1’s Summer Warm Up, i.e. the official start to summer (although some might argue that already happened with Moby’s ceremonial ribbon-breaking run into the sea at the Mermaid Parade last weekend, but to each their own). Like some sort of migratory phenomenon, hipsters, art lovers, and the simply curious alike descend upon the usually peaceful, though certainly never tame, art center in LIC, and line up for hours around the block, creating a sight that is not far from a performance piece in itself. Once inside (and I should add that JAs can skirt the line and get in free as members), it’s a summer playground, with an innovative architecture installation, beer and BBQs, and of course, the DJ series. Depending on what time you go, you can have different experiences. Three p.m, when doors open, is the best time to bring the kids to the wading pools, while at 6ish, the dance floor is packed, people have set up camps all around the courtyard, and I certainly wouldn’t recommend a dip in the pool. Then there are P.S.1’s summer exhibitions to check out. Just opened last week are shows by LA video artist Doug Aitken, controversial young NY photographer Ryan McGinley, and a group show intriguingly entitled Curious Crystal of Unusual Purity, just to name a few. For the full line up, please visit www.ps1.org If you do one thing this summer in the city, go to a Warm Up, cuz love it or hate it, you will certainly experience something that you will be talking about long after. Guaranteed. Warm Up 2004 will be held for 10 weeks, each Saturday afternoon through September 4, from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission is $8.00, and free for MoMA members. Back To Blog Main Page   Past Entries 2007 Archives Back To Blog Main Page