Vulnerable Landscapes depicts an island at risk in the heart of the Nation’s largest city. This interdisciplinary exhibition centers the shorelines at the forefront of climate change in one of New York City’s most vulnerable landscapes: Staten Island. The borough faces particular challenges due to its geography and history, with industry and community concentrated where water meets ground.

This exhibition examines the shared space between the built and natural environment and highlights local individuals advocating for climate justice and a deeper connection to where we live. Themes of resistance, access, change, and recovery are conveyed through new works of contemporary art, scientific endeavors aimed at resiliency efforts, and art and archival materials from the museum’s collection. Vulnerable Landscapes circumnavigates Staten Island illuminating the past to shed light on the future.

Featuring

Billion Oyster Project, James Vincent Brice, Nate Dorr, Sarah Nelson Wright & Edrex Fontanilla, Nataki Hewling, HERShot students: Madison Davis, Alexandria Anderson, Savannah Washington, Soojin Yoonsmith), Nathan Kensinger, Living Breakwaters: SCAPE, Michael McWeeney, Beryl Thurman, and Sarah Yuster.

Exhibition Date:  April 22 - December 30, 2023

Location: Staten Island Museum

Snug Harbor   

1000 Richmond Terrace, Building A

Staten Island, New York 10301

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 5pm

Last entry, 4:45pm. Re-entry not permitted.

Admission (suggested):

Adults: $8.00

Students and Seniors: $5.00

Children 2 – 12: $2.00

Museum Members: FREE

Discovery Pass at Snug Harbor: $20

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