New York, NY – Acclaimed Colombian artist Juan Pablo Caicedo is set to headline The Summer 24 Art Show at the world-renowned Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. The exhibition will open its doors on June 15, 2024, showcasing Caicedo’s latest collage series, "Ancestral Science."
As one of the most anticipated events in New York City's Summer art calendar, The Summer 24 Art Show at MoMA focuses on works by some of the most innovative artists of our time. Caicedo’s "Ancestral Science" series comprises three intricately crafted pieces that captivate viewers with their meticulous detail and thought-provoking narrative.
Drawing inspiration from science publications, Caicedo masterfully reimagines images, offering a poignant critique of Western and academic scientific paradigms while elevating traditional and indigenous technologies. His work invites contemplation and reflection on the intersections of culture, science, and environmental stewardship.
The Summer 24 Art Show at MoMA will run from June 15, 2024, through July 16, 2024, at the Lewis B and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building, located at 11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019. Admission is free.
About MoMA: Founded in 1929, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is a legendary landmark and one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world. During the 1930s and 1950s, MoMA gained international recognition with landmark exhibitions such as "Cubism and Abstract Art," a retrospective of Pablo Picasso's works, and the "Indian Art of the United States." One of the most visited art museums in the world, MoMA is home to pivotal works like Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907), attracting over 3 million visitors annually.
About Juan Pablo Caicedo: Considered a leading Latin American artist specializing in eco-social installation and artistic programming, Juan Pablo Caicedo has had a distinguished international career in contemporary public arts. His innovative explorations in printmaking, collage, and installations have been exhibited as headlining pieces at some of the most famous contemporary museums and galleries worldwide, including The Centre d'Art Santa Mònica (Barcelona, Spain), Museo de Arte Moderno (Mexico City, Mexico,) and Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Puerto Rico.) In 2021, Caicedo’s acclaimed installation Ablutio was purchased by Colombia’s most prominent contemporary art museum, The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art (MAMBO) and exhibited as the starring composition of the exhibition Liveness. In 2025, Caicedo will hold a prestigious artistic residency at New York’s renowned Basilica Hudson, working on a highly anticipated immersive art exploration "Crashing Rivers: Untold Memories of Water," drawing inspiration from water's capacity to hold memories and convey historical narratives.
