The Kitchen

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What's happening

May 30

Family workshops on May 9, 16, 30 & June 6

Jun 6

Family workshops on May 9, 16, 30 & June 6

Jun 12
8:00 PM
Upon a Machine

Live performance activating the installation throughout the exhibition run, featuring different singers, musicians, and dancers who improvise in response to AI-generated prompts.

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What's the vibe

This Chelsea institution feels like a vital hub for experimental performance art, a space where emerging New York artists, including names like Philip Glass and Talking Heads in their early careers, have found a stage. It’s a place where "experimental" doesn't mean amateur, but rather a commitment to groundbreaking work.ambiance

What people are saying

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Details

Chelsea
512 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

About

Founded in 1971 by video artists Woody and Steina Vasulka, this Chelsea institution was initially an artist collective operating out of the former kitchen of the Mercer Arts Center. It quickly became a vital space for experimental artists, helping to launch the careers of figures like Philip Glass and Talking Heads.story