Portraits of a Neighborhood
Sat, Apr 30, 2016
3–4 pm
The Whitney's new building in the Meatpacking District, September 2014. Photograph by Timothy Schenck
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Floor Six, Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson Foundation Outdoor Gallery
Join the Whitney for a free outdoor drawing session inspired by the unique urban landscape and stories of the city. Create your own cityscape while local artist and oral historian Liza Zapol shares stories and insights that delve into the evolving visible skyline from the Whitney’s sixth-floor terraces. Liza will encourage participants to look closely at layers of history in the streets and buildings, hear stories about the people who have haunted the area, and learn about the artists who were inspired by this landscape. Visitors will be invited to share their own stories and sense of place through a mapmaking exercise. Drawing materials and stools will be provided.
Tour lasts approximately one hour. Please note: this opportunity will occur outdoors; in the event of inclement weather, an alternative indoor program will be scheduled.
Free with Museum admission.