Marlon Mullen painting the final piece for his solo show

Step inside this lively community arts center as painter Marlon Mullen makes the last piece for his major solo exhibition at MoMA. For nearly 40 years, Mullen has been based at the NIAD Art Center, a progressive art studio for artists with developmental disabilities in his native Richmond, California. Donated issues of art publications serve as his primary subject matter. Upon selecting a cover or an interior page as a point of departure, Mullen paints using acrylic on canvas, flat on a table. Through bold swirls and vivid colors, watch Mullen’s artistic process unfold. His vibrant paintings, with their lush surfaces and bold color, expand the long-standing tradition of making art about art. “Projects: Marlon Mullen” is on view at MoMA through April 20, 2025. Come see the finished painting and this video in the exhibition. Subscribe for our latest videos, and invitations to live events: http://mo.ma/subscribe Explore our collection online: http://mo.ma/art Plan your visit in-person: http://mo.ma/visit Commit to art and ideas. Support MoMA by becoming a member today: https://moma.org/join The comments and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker alone, and do not represent the views of The Museum of Modern Art, its personnel, or any artist.  #communityart #studiolife #magazinecover #asmrvideo #marlonmullen #art #museumofmodernart #moma #museum #modernart