Reception for Spring Exhibitions Thurs, May 5, 2016, 8–10 pm

Reception for Spring Exhibitions

Thurs, May 5, 2016
8–10 pm

A Black man stands against a white backdrop wearing aviator sunglasses and a white suit.
A Black man stands against a white backdrop wearing aviator sunglasses and a white suit.

Barkley L. Hendricks, Steve, 1976. Oil, acrylic, and Magna on linen canvas, 72 × 48 in. (182.9 × 121.9 cm). Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase and gift with funds from the Arthur M. Bullowa Bequest by exchange, the Jack E. Chachkes Endowed Purchase Fund, and the Wilfred P. and Rose J. Cohen Purchase Fund 2015.101. Courtesy the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

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Friend, Patron, and Contemporaries members

Gather at the Whitney with fellow supporters to celebrate the spring exhibitions Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney's CollectionJune Leaf: Thought Is Infinite, and Open Plan: Steve McQueen

Open to Friend, Patron, and Contemporaries members. Patron and Contemporaries members are welcome to arrive early for priority admission at 7 pm. Become a member, or upgrade your membership by calling (212) 570-3641.


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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