The Library Fellows explore the relationship between contemporary American artists and the published materials that document and enhance understanding of their work. With a focus on the Whitney’s exhibition program and permanent collection, this group provides vital support to the operations of the Museum’s Frances Mulhall Achilles Library and establishes funds to enhance its Special Collections.
Participation begins with an annual gift of $2,500.
For further information please email patron_groups@whitney.org or call (212) 570-7700.
Recent Events Include:
- Discussion between curator John Carlin and exhibition curator Barbara Haskell about the works chosen for the Lyonel Feininger: At the Edge of the World, with particular emphasis on the artist’s illustrations and comics
- Intimate round-table look at the digital artist’s books created by Paul Chan with curator Scott Rothkopf. Chan’s digital projection 1st
Light(2005) appeared in the Whitney exhibition Singular Visions.
- A behind-the-scenes view of the 2012 Biennial with curators Elisabeth Sussman and Jay Sanders, including an unveiling of their process in building a Biennial exhibition and a performance by Michael Clark Dance Company
- Arts advocate, preeminent collector, and Whitney Library Fellow Agnes Gund opened her home for a rare view of her private collection
