May 17–Oct 27, 2019.
What is the Whitney Biennial?
The Whitney Biennial is the longest-running survey of American art, and has been a hallmark of the Museum since 1932. Starting in 1937, the Museum shifted to yearly exhibitions called Annuals. The current format—a survey show of work in all media occurring every two years—has been in place since 1973.
How often is the Whitney Biennial?
Every two years
Every two years, the Biennial takes over much of the Whitney Museum of American Art with a survey meant to reflect that social, political and cultural moment.
Who is curating the next Whitney Biennial?
The Whitney Museum of American Art announced that the 2021 Whitney Biennial will be co-organized by two members of the Museum’s curatorial department, David Breslin and Adrienne Edwards. This will be the Biennial’s 80th edition.
What is the historical importance of the Whitney Biennial 1993?
The Whitney Biennial of 1993 put identity politics—as both theme and curatorial project—at the forefront of its mission, creating arguably one of the most political exhibitions in history.
How do I apply for Whitney Biennial?
There is no application process, but you can try to lobby for yourself (although people seem to be in disagreement about whether this will help or hurt your cause).
How many Biennales are there?
Since then, the emergence of an apparent biennale model has proliferated, having now been popularized and multiplied around the world, redefining the political-economics and aesthetics of so-called “international art.” Today, more than three hundred biennials exist in diverse (and often unexpected) locations.
How do I submit art to the Whitney?
Please email your request to [email protected] or call (212) 570-3648 to schedule an appointment. Is it possible to contact artists through the Whitney? The Whitney does not release artists’ personal information. Artists should be contacted through their galleries.
When did the Whitney Biennial start?
1932
The Biennial, an invitational show of work produced in the preceding two years, was introduced by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1932. It is the longest-running series of exhibitions to survey recent developments in American art.
What was the first biennial?
the Venice Biennale
The first was the Venice Biennale in 1895, which was situated in the Giardini, a public park, and now houses thirty permanent national pavilions and many smaller temporary structures.
Can you take photos in the Whitney?
Does the Museum allow photography or videotaping? Photography for personal, non-commercial use is permitted in the galleries. The use of flash, tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited. Personal videography is prohibited.
What are biennials at the Whitney?
Initiated by the Museum’s founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney as an invitational exhibition featuring artwork created in the preceding two years, the biennials were originally organized by medium, with painting alternating with sculpture and works on paper. Starting in 1937, the Museum shifted to yearly exhibitions called Annuals.
Who were the curators of the 73rd Whitney Biennial?
The curators were Whitney museum director Maxwell L. Anderson, Michael Auping, Valerie Cassel, Hugh M. Davies, Jane Farver, Andrea Miller-Keller, and Lawrence R. Rinder. The curators were Chrissie Iles, Shamim M. Momin, Debra Singer. The 73rd Whitney Biennial. The curators were Philippe Vergne and Chrissie Iles.
When does the 2017 Brooklyn Museum Biennial take place?
The 2017 Biennial is the first to take place in the museum’s much larger new location in the Meatpacking District. With 63 participants the exhibition runs from March 17 until June 11, and is co-curated by Christopher Y. Lew and Mia Locks. The Biennial participating artists were announced in February 2019.
