A statement from The Architectural League
The League states its position on MoMA’s decision to demolish the American Folk Art Museum building.
January 4, 2014
American Folk Art Museum, 2011 | photo: Giles Ashford
January 14, 2014
A Statement from The Architectural League:
We are deeply disappointed by the Museum of Modern Art’s decision to demolish the American Folk Art Museum building. The failure of MoMA to make saving this significant work of architecture a starting premise of its expansion plan marks a sad day for the city and for a cultural institution that has been known as a steward and advocate for architecture and design.
The Architectural League, the Municipal Art Society, and the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter have organized a conversation on the Museum of Modern Art’s plan for expansion.
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