In honor of Lorenzo Homar’s personal and professional connection with the artist Ben Shahn, Poster House members are invited to a special curatorial tour of Ben Shahn: On Nonconformity at […]
On select Fridays this summer, join the Poster House education team on guided docent tours of our current exhibitions! Gain a deeper understanding of the historical context and the design […]
Join Poster House for a special screening of the newly restored 4K edition of Building Bombs (1990), the Academy Award–nominated documentary by Mark Mori and Susan Robinson. This event is […]
In connection with Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, Poster House presents an intimate dialogue exploring the rich legacy of Latin American design. This program brings together experts Ramdwin González-Otero and Dr. Agustín Díez Fischer to discuss the intersection of art, politics, and cultural identity across the region. The conversation will consider […]
Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Museum members can check in at the Info Desk to receive one free drink ticket to use at the […]
Join Poster House’s Education Department for Story Time/Rare Print, an interactive reading of a unique children’s book featuring striking and fantastical illustrations. In celebration of Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar, this week’s program features the children’s book ABC de Puerto Rico by Isabel Freire de Matos and Rubén del Rosario. This […]
Get your hands inky with artist Mikey Quackenboss! Gather under the Poster History Timeline for a hands-on linoleum-block printing experience inspired by the exhibition Copy/Paste/Print/Repeat: Mike King & the Art of the Gig Poster. Artist Mikey Quackenboss will guide visitors through the process of creating their own one-of-a-kind gig poster using this traditional printmaking technique. […]
In connection with the exhibition Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, this interactive workshop will explore the history, science, and ethics of nuclear weapons. Participants will consider key developments of the Atomic Age—from the Manhattan Project to the Cold War—and examine how propaganda has shaped public opinion over time. Through guided discussions, debates, and visual […]
Join Poster House for a tour of Puerto Rico's vibrant artistic culture in Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Explore how Lorenzo Homar—the “father of the Puerto Rican poster”—blended Taíno, Spanish, and African influences and the turbulent political history of his time across three decades of poster-making. Visitors will be guided through key […]
All aboard for a fun-filled journey through New York City’s transit history! Inspired by the exhibition From the Bronx to the Battery: The Subway Sun, this hands-on program invites young explorers to discover the colorful world of 1930s subway posters by Fred Cooper. Learn how art helped shape the daily commute—and then design your own […]