06/02/2026
Just announced: The Ark, our first first major public exhibition! Tickets now available.
A sweeping group exhibition composed entirely of animal sculptures curated by artist Eric Fischl with Powerhouse Arts’s Eric Shiner , The Ark (Jun 11 – Aug 30, 2026) inaugurates a year-round exhibitions program led by Vice President of Curatorial and Arts Programs Liz Munsell and Associate Curator Constanza Valenzuela .
From majestic elephants and buffalo to familiar companions like cats and pigeons, The Ark brings together more than 90 animal sculptures and installations by 51 artists spanning different generations and geographies. Mirroring the diversity of species represented, the exhibition encompasses a wide range of materials and artistic approaches, including bronze, ceramic, and glass, as well as found objects, paper, and textiles.
Originally presented at The Church in Sag Harbor , a historical whaling town, The Ark takes on new resonance in Brooklyn on the Gowanus Canal. PHA is shaped by Gowanus’ history of environmental destruction, postindustrial transformation, and contemporary reinvention, and the menagerie assembled in The Ark bears witness to forces that threaten our existence while fostering a sense of responsibility toward all species, acknowledging their unique contributions to our collective life on this planet.
