Water Stories invites audiences to immerse themselves in the poetic essence and ecological significance of water. The exhibition highlights stories of our local waterfronts, coastlines and waterbodies and places them in conversation with global narratives, historical legacies, and imagined futures.
Through a blend of immersive multi-sensory installations and interactive artworks, this exhibition encourages a reflective journey and underscores the critical importance of water in all our lives.
In addition to works presented in the gallery, Water Stories features a year of public programs and community engagement activities. These events aim to strengthen our connection to local waterfronts and inspire us all to be citizen scientists. By fostering meaningful dialogue around the stories and experiences of water, we hope the exhibition will cultivate reverence for the natural world and strengthen our bonds with global waterfront communities.
This curation is inspired by the essential work and dedication of our upstairs neighbors at the Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC). Founded in 1936, the IEC monitors the ecological health of our shared waterways in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut through collaborative water quality monitoring projects funded by federal, state, and local agencies.
Curated by: Elena Soterakis
Exhibiting Artists: Anne Hollænder, Arantxa Araujo, Christopher Lin, DB Lampman, DLX Design Lab, Edrex Fontanilla, Elizabeth Hénaff, Heather Parrish, Keren Anavy, Léonard Roussel, Nathan Kensinger, Ranjit Bhatnagar, Sara Kostić, Sarah Nelson Wright, Seth Wenger, Yan Shao, and Yoko Shimizu.
Special thanks to our partners:
Interstate Environmental Commission, The United States Environmental Protection Agency, BioBAT Inc., University of Tokyo, New York University, SUNY Downstate, the New York Economic Development Corporation, Evelyn Powers, Tom Hall, Doug Chapman, Alvaro Azcarraga, and Eve Barro.
