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It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection

Installation view of It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo by Jonathan Dorado © The Museum of Modern Art, New York

Installation view of It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo by Jonathan Dorado © The Museum of Modern Art, New York · License

It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection is on view at Museum of Modern Art, New York, United States, from August 1, 2026; a closing date has not been announced. Dates are estimated.

Last verified September 23, 2026 · Official source ↗

A survey of animation history drawn from MoMA's collection, including MTV cel setups and works associated with Buzzco Associates. MoMA's calendar lists the closing only as Summer 2027.

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  1. Museum of Modern Art
    New York, United States · On view since August 1, 2026 · Closing date not yet announced
    Closing date TBA

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Installation view of It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo by Jonathan Dorado © The Museum of Modern Art, New York

Installation view of It's Alive! A Century of Animation from the Collection, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Photo by Jonathan Dorado © The Museum of Modern Art, New York · License · Source ↗

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