2017 Biennial Family Opening Sat, Mar 25, 2017, 10:30 am–3 pm

2017 Biennial Family Opening

Sat, Mar 25, 2017
10:30 am–3 pm

A painting by Aliza Nisenbaum of two people reading the paper
A painting by Aliza Nisenbaum of two people reading the paper

Carrie Moyer (b. 1960), Swiss Bramble, 2016. Acrylic and glitter on canvas, 84 x 78 in. (213.4 x 198.1cm). Collection of the artist; courtesy the artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York

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The Hearst Artspace and the Seminar Room are equipped with induction hearing loops and infrared assistive listening systems. Accessible seating is also available.

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Laurie M. Tisch Education Center, Floor Three and Floor Five

We invite families to celebrate the opening of the 2017 Biennial. Explore how artists respond to important social and political issues of our time. Experiment with materials and ideas inspired by works on view through a huge, collaborative artmaking project, participate in Whitney Kids Tours, and pick up an Activity Guide.

Free with Museum admission—skip the line and buy your admission ticket online in advance!


On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.