SUPERFLEX
Opening 27 June - 13 September, 2026
Beach 67, Rockaway Beach, Queens
Public Art Fund is pleased to announce Between Tides, a dynamic outdoor exhibition bringing together local and international contemporary artists—Moko Fukuyama, Ilana Harris-Babou, Las Hermanas Iglesias, Carlos H. Matos, Amalia Pica, and SUPERFLEX—to present newly commissioned sculptural ping-pong tables on Rockaway Beach. From June 27 through September 13, 2026, beachgoers are invited to grab a paddle and engage with these works installed directly on the sand.
Responding to the richness of Rockaway Beach, one of New York City's most beloved recreational areas, the artists in the exhibition reimagine the ping-pong table in inventive ways: as a sea legend, an interspecies habitat, a composite musical instrument, maritime flags, a beach scene cast in ceramic, and an ancient Mesoamerican ballgame. Visitors are encouraged to experience these works in both traditional and unexpected ways, expanding the boundaries of play, participation, and fun - and reinforcing the power of public art to inspire discovery and catalyze social connections. _Between Tides_ reflects the cultural landscape of Queens, one of the nation's most demographically diverse regions, and Rockaway Peninsula, which is home to numerous delicate ecosystems and a rich array of wildlife species.
Throughout the summer, Public Art Fund will offer opportunities to enjoy Between Tides, including free ping-pong equipment available to borrow on the weekends, organized ping-pong events, and special programming. In partnership with local community organization RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity), groups of students will also connect with the exhibition through workshops and guided visits.