Franklin Furnace, a crucial downtown New York art space and archive currently based at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, is the subject of a retrospective gallery show anticipating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Founder Martha Wilson, an eminent feminist performance artist, described Franklin Furnace as “a hothouse for artists’ ideas, a place where ideas create light and heat.” Opened in 1976, the organization provided the downtown New York avant-garde with a repository for artist-produced books; nurtured performance art, installation art, and arts education; and championed countless emerging artists who would rise to international renown. Included in the exhibition are works by Wilson, Jenny Holzer, Tehching Hsieh, Dread Scott, and more.
UPCOMING Performances
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BAM Strong
The Rudin Family Gallery
The Rudin Family Gallery
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On view 90 minutes prior to all performances in the Harvey Theater at BAM Strong.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
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