Since 1986, Swiss Institute has been a driving force for supporting experimental, under-recognized and emerging art from around the world. A look back at its legacy, SInce 1986 presents a concise oral history of Swiss Institute as told by the artists and curators who played a part in it. While contextualizing the institution within the broader history of New York Citys independent art spaces, the book also provides a complete visual timeline of SIs groundbreaking art, architecture, design and performance programs to date.