Frank Stella Family Day Sat, Nov 7, 2015, 9:30 am–3 pm

Frank Stella Family Day

Sat, Nov 7, 2015
9:30 am–3 pm

Concentric shrinking squares of color inlaid on each other.
Concentric shrinking squares of color inlaid on each other.

Frank Stella (b. 1936), Gran Cairo, 1962. Alkyd on canvas, 85 9/16 × 85 9/16 in. (217.3 × 217.3 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Friends of the Whitney Museum of American Art  63.34. © 2015 Frank Stella/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Digital Image © Whitney Museum, N.Y. 

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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

9:30–10:30 am: special early opening just for families!
Bring your kids to celebrate Frank Stella: A Retrospective. Families will collaborate with artist McKendree Key to build a mega-sized marble run inspired by the colorful shapes and huge scale of Stella’s work. Learn about the work on view by participating in gallery tours, art making workshops, or by picking up a free Kids Activity Guide or Multimedia Guide. Gallery tours will be offered until 12 pm. 

Free with Museum admission. Families are encouraged to purchase admission tickets online in advance. Choose a time of arrival during regular Museum Hours, or use the button below for special early admission.


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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