Located within the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal, Cass Gilbert’s monumental 1919 complex, BioBAT Art Space is a rare cultural hub where art and science meet. For OHNY Weekend, visitors will step inside this landmark to experience ADAPTIVE HUES & CIRCULAR FUTURES, a biodesign exhibition by the award-winning pHen Collective, from Budapest's Maholy Nagy University for the Arts.

At the center of the show is the pHen pen, a refillable, open-source, 3D-printed drawing tool that creates a spectrum of colors using pH-responsive inks made from beet pigment. With this single tool, artists and everyday users can replace dozens of disposable markers, inviting visitors to rethink the environmental cost of creativity.

The exhibition combines art installations, videos, and biodesign innovations that connect audiences of all ages to the chemistry of color, the potential of sustainable materials, and the imaginative power of interdisciplinary collaboration. Visitors will discover how cabbage can become ink, how biology can serve as a medium for design, and how open-source thinking might shape the future of the art materials industry.

Curated and produced by BioBAT Art Space & the Biodesign Challenge, ADAPTIVE HUES & CIRCULAR FUTURES exemplifies the gallery’s mission to champion projects at the intersection of art, biology, and technology. By visiting during OHNY Weekend, audiences not only explore an architectural icon but also engage with artists and scientists who are pioneering sustainable futures.

Saturday Tours: Guided exhibition tours will be available upon request.

Getting there and around

• By Ferry: NYC Ferry's Rockaway and South Brooklyn routes both stop at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Don’t miss our new audio guide for the South Brooklyn route for a look into the area’s industrial history, available free on Bloomberg Connects
• By Bike: Sunset Park is well-served by Citi Bike, with stations along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue throughout the corridor from 36th to 59th Streets. Citi Bike is offering free bike unlocks on October 17-19—use the code OHNY25 to redeem under ”Rewards” in both the Citi Bike and Lyft apps, and at lyft.com/invite/OHNY25. Bicycle parking is also available at the Brooklyn Army Terminal near the entrance to Building A.
• By Shuttle: A free Industry City shuttle service connects the 59th Street subway station, Industry City’s 36th Street Food Hall, MADE Bush Terminal, and Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• By Bus: The B37 and B11 buses serve Sunset Park.
• By Subway: Festival sites in Sunset Park are best reached by the R line, stopping at 36th Street, 45th Street, and 59th Street. This weekend, the N and D lines stop at 36th Street only and the R will run on a more limited schedule, so allow for additional travel time. 59th Street is a wheelchair-accessible station.
• By Car: There is a municipal parking lot on Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

BioBAT Art Space is located on the ground floor of the Brooklyn Army Terminal and is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance at 140 58th Street. Service animals are welcome.

Visitors with questions about accessibility or who wish to request specific accommodations are encouraged to contact the gallery team in advance at info@biobatartspace.com.

Large bags are discouraged inside the gallery.

Photography for personal use is allowed, but flash is prohibited.

Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.