Saturday Exchange: From Prints to Public Spaces
Looking for the perfect Saturday plan? This route has got you covered. Starting at Ñ Press, open to the public only on Saturdays, then crossing the harbor to see projects by New Red Order, Swoon, Patrick Martinez, and wrapping up at the Triennial Hub.
Stop 1: Ñ Press
Join Triennial artist Gabriel Sosa and his studio assistants at Ñ Press for risograph printing press open hours at Maverick Landing Community Services! Ñ Press is open from 12 PM—6 PM every Saturday throughout the Triennial. No registration needed, just drop in and be part of the process.
From here: To continue the route, you have two options:
By subway: Walk to Maverick Station and take the Blue Line inbound under Boston Harbor. Get off at Government Center, then walk 6 minutes to Faneuil Hall.
By ferry: For a scenic trip, board the East Boston Ferry from Lewis Mall Landing. In just 10 minutes you’ll arrive at Long Wharf, steps away from your next stop.
Stop 2: New Red Order at Marketplace Center
New Red Order’s Material Monument to Thomas Morton reimagines Boston history with a larger than life sculpture that critiques the past and calls for new futures. With Faneuil Hall right infront of you, it’s also the perfect spot to pause for lunch during your Saturday plans.
From here: Continue by either:
Taking the Green Line from Government Center Station to Copley Station (about 4 stops).
Or enjoying a leisurely walk through the Boston Common and Public Garden on your way to Copley Square.
Stop 3: Swoon at the Boston Public Library
Inside the Central Library at Copley Square, you’ll find Swoon’s monumental Sibylant House sculpture; an intricate work that feels both architectural and alive. For those who want to see more, step into Gallery J, where drawings and photographs expand on the world of the sculpture. Open on Saturdays from 9 AM–5 PM.
From here: Step back outside to Boylston Street.
Stop 4: Patrick Martinez at Old South Church
Right across the street, above the Boylston Street entrance of Old South Church, look up to see Patrick Martinez’s neon work glowing against the Gothic stone. His words, sharp and urgent, bring contemporary voices into dialogue with historic architecture.
From here: Walk about 10 minutes down Boylston Street toward Massachusetts Avenue, then turn right onto Newbury Street.
Stop 5: The Triennial Hub at Lyrik
End your Saturday at the Triennial Hub, open from 11 AM–7 PM. Here you’ll find Julian Charrière’s Calls to Action, a 24-hour live-streamed video feed from the Brazilian rainforest. After dark, infrared technology reveals the forest’s hidden life, while a speaker within the installation invites you to call from your phone and send your voice into the wild, echoing back across the distance. This immersive work bridges Boston to a threatened landscape far away, urging reflection on our bond with nature. While here, sink into oversized beanbag chairs to relax with friends, browse exclusive Triennial merch, and pick up literature and maps to take home.
