The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York is currently showcasing a groundbreaking exhibition titled Samia Halaby: Kinetic Paintings, running from May 9 to November 17, 2025. This exhibition is part of MoMA’s First Look series and is located on Floor 3 of the museum

Samia Halaby, a Palestinian-American artist, is renowned for her pioneering work in digital abstraction. In 1986, she began creating "kinetic paintings" on her Commodore Amiga 1000 computer, blending vibrant motion, sound, and color into a new digital language of art. These works are characterized by luminous shapes and colors that unfold, contract, and pivot across the screens, often accompanied by digital sounds. Halaby's innovative approach pushes the language of abstraction beyond the static confines of the canvas .

The exhibition features five of Halaby's early kinetic paintings, created during the first few years she worked with the Amiga computer while teaching herself coding languages Basic and C. These works exemplify her exploration of movement, time, and space within the realm of digital art.

In addition to the exhibition, Halaby will be performing live at MoMA on October 6, 2025. This performance will showcase her kinetic paintings in real-time, allowing the audience to experience the dynamic interplay between her digital creations and live sound. Details about the performance time and ticket information are available on MoMA's official website.

Halaby's work continues to inspire and influence the intersection of art and technology, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of digital art.