Facade: Tschabalala Self—Art Lovers

Tschabalala Self's facade commission for the New Museum's expanded building.

Why go

Self's romantic scene directly engages the museum's architecture—specifically the 'kiss point' where SANAA's original building meets OMA's expansion—making the work inseparable from its public location on Bowery and Prince Street.

What to expect

A large-scale painted and sculptural work visible from the street, depicting figuration through Self's signature combination of sewn, printed, and painted materials, positioned at the seam between two distinct architectural volumes.

Things to know

• Tschabalala Self was born in Harlem in 1990 and currently lives and works in Hudson Valley, NY.
• The work is titled Art Lovers and opened March 21, 2026.
• Self's practice spans painting, printmaking, and sculpture, often exploring figuration and ideas of selfhood.
• The Facade Sculpture Program is endowed by the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation.
• Curated by Massimiliano Gioni, Edlis Neeson Artistic Director, and Madeline Weisburg, Senior Assistant Curator.
• Recent exhibitions include Longlati Foundation Shanghai (2025), Espoo Museum of Modern Art Finland (2024), and Kunstmuseum St. Gallen (2023)

Plan your visit

The work is visible from Bowery and Prince Street as a public facade installation. Visit the New Museum's general ticketing page to plan your visit; the museum is open today 11am–6pm.