Opening Reception for Whitney Biennial 2019: Preview Night Tues, May 14, 2019, 7:30–10 pm

Opening Reception for Whitney Biennial 2019: Preview Night

Tues, May 14, 2019
7:30–10 pm

A sculpture of wood moving upward with a rounded object stuck in its side.
A sculpture of wood moving upward with a rounded object stuck in its side.

Wangechi Mutu, Sentinel I, 2018. Paper pulp, wood glue, concrete, wood, glass beads, stone, rose quartz, gourd, and jewelry, 87 3/4 × 17 3/4 × 22 in. (221 × 43.2 × 55.9 cm). Image courtesy the artist

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The Whitney’s closest supporters are invited to gather with curators, artists, and art world insiders to celebrate the opening of the 2019 Whitney Biennial.

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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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