PUBLIC POOLS, Karolina Czeczek and Anna Morgowicz
July 31 - September 6, 2025
The Public Pools research explores the history, architectural form, and social and cultural significance of swimming pools in New York City. By studying the history, design and policies around public pools, the project seeks to spark a broader conversation about public space and urban water infrastructure. The swimming pool serves as a lens to investigate larger urban issues, including the impacts of climate change, while also addressing specific concerns such as access to swimming education, cooling infrastructure, and equal access civic gathering spaces.
More information: public-pools.com
Research and Drawings: Karolina Czeczek & Only If —
Photography and Visual Research: Anna Morgowicz
The exhibition is supported by an Independent Project Grant from The Architectural League of New York, the New York State Council on the Arts, and Citygroup. The research was made possible through access to the archives of the NYC Parks, Museum of the City of New York photo archives, and the NYC Department of Buildings database.