Opening Events | Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers

Join us for a vibrant, art-filled evening celebrating the artist and exhibition, Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers.

The night begins with the Members’ Preview Party, featuring live entertainment, complimentary beer and wine, light bites, and an exclusive first look at the exhibition.

The evening’s centerpiece is the Opening Dinner, an elegant, invitation-only experience reserved for invited guests of the Museum and members of the Donor’s Circle and above, honoring their generous support of the Modern.

Honeyjoon

Directed by Lilian T. Mehrel, 2025
80 minutes

Persian-Kurdish Lela and her American daughter June take a trip to the romantic Azores after a recent loss, both with polar opposite views about why they’re there, how to grieve, and the size of June’s tiny bikini. Amidst honeymooners; the Woman, Life, Freedom movement; and their hot, philosophical tour guide, João, the pair find each other… coming back to life.

Burt

Directed by Joe Burke, 2025
78 minutes

Burt, an aging street musician with Parkinson's welcomes a young stranger who claims to be his son, leading to a life-changing weekend that challenges both men's understanding of family and connection.

Sirat

Directed by Oliver Laxe
R; 115 minutes; Spanish and French with English subtitles

“An unforgettable portrait of the search for unity at the edge, and end, of the world.” —Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

No Other Choice

Directed by Park Chan-wook
R; 139 minutes; Korean with English subtitles

"A masterful work of cinema which might well be Chan-wook’s masterpiece. And given this is the man who directed The Handmaiden that’s saying a lot."—John Bleasdale, Time Out

Dreams

Directed by Michel Franco
NR; 95 minutes

“Jessica Chastain gives a daring performance in Michel Franco’s most powerful film yet.”—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire

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