Born in 1926 to Armenian parents in multicultural Tbilisi, Georgia, Sergei Parajanov was a filmmaker unlike any other, a versatile genius with the moving image distinguished through atmospheric mise-en-scène, sumptuous colors, opulent settings, and unforgettable imagery. Already a trained musician in violin and song before he attended Moscow’s prestigious VGIK (All-Union State Institute of Cinematography) at the age of 21, Parajanov first broke through when he broke with the U.S.S.R.’s socialist realist […]

Join us for the opening reception of our LIC-A Members Summer Showcase on Wednesday July 10th, 5-8pm at The LIC-A Art Space at The Factory LIC, 30-30 47th Ave, LIC NY This exhibition featuring work by local artists, will be on view from July 3 – July 31, 2024 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am […]

Join artist and author Miljohn Ruperto for a presentation in the style of a “guide” to his new booklet edition, An Operational Account of Western Spatio-Temporality, followed by a conversation with artist Paul Pfeiffer. An Operational Account of Western Spatio-Temporality comprises three flipbooks and an accordion-fold booklet. The booklet presents an essay that examines three forms of […]

Get ready for a laughter-packed evening with two of the brightest stars in global comedy, Peng Dang and David Jin. This unique show brings together Peng Dang's razor-sharp wit and cultural commentary with David Jin's clever humor and engaging storytelling. From navigating cultural differences to hilarious takes on everyday life, Peng and David will leave […]

This installation of videos by ray ferreira will be presented on the Museum’s Lobby Wall and Fox Amphitheater. Exploring the connections between queerness, embodiment, and speculative fiction, these videos take a look at bodies as sources of labor-power, ideological constructions, and sites of possibility granted by history and indeterminate futures. MoMI will host an opening […]

LIVE! at Culture Lab LIC, our summer concert series, just keeps getting better & better! Join us OUTDOORS this weekend for three stellar days of free, live, outdoor music sponsored by TF Cornerstone! July 12 7pm: Os Clavelitos ​July 13 4:30pm: Uncle Brother 6pm: Kid Java 8pm: King of the World ​July 14 4pm: Winter Strum 5pm: Pit Brothers Band 7pm: Tape […]

fri 8:30pm doors, 9pm show: combover comedy in a barbershop in collab with trends nyc licensed marijuana dispensary: otis + finn (lic), where mike albanese, alex pavone, and mahesh kotagi host an evening of cutting-edge comedy. this friday's show features alyssa wolff (comedy central), lizzy cassidy (keith and the girl), lily lester (nickelodeon) & more […]

In their new book Corpses, Fools, and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema, critics Caden Mark Gardner and Willow Catelyn Maclay examine how trans themes and trans people have evolved on screen over the past 60-plus years. In this new screening series at MoMI, Gardner and Maclay have programmed a selection of films that speak to […]

Join us in collaboration with Malý Berlín for a captivating art exhibition, The Search For Utopia, that transcends borders and brings together the creative voices of Slovakian and American artists.  The exhibition features works by four Slovakian artists and four American artists. These artists will not only present preexisting art but will be challenged to create new […]

OPENING RECEPTION – DATE CHANGE: We've received word that artwork from Slovakian artists for our exhibition, The Search for Utopia, is stuck in customs! Due to this unexpected delay, the exhibition's opening reception has been moved from Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13, 6-9pm. We will still be offering the same wonderful experience we always do with bites […]

Join us for our Tuesday special Sip n Paint with Taco Tuesday! Unlimited Margaritas available for purchase +$35!