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

Reception for Spring Exhibitions

Thurs, May 5, 2016
8–10 pm

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A full-length super-realist portrait of a man with dark skin, black shoes, and an all-white outfit. He leans back with a slight swagger, hands relaxed behind his back, a toothpick hanging from his lips, and an intricate scene reflected in his large wire-rimmed sunglasses.
A full-length super-realist portrait of a man with dark skin, black shoes, and an all-white outfit. He leans back with a slight swagger, hands relaxed behind his back, a toothpick hanging from his lips, and an intricate scene reflected in his large wire-rimmed sunglasses.

Barkley L. Hendricks, Steve, (1976). Magna, acrylic, and oil on linen, 72 × 48in. (182.9 × 121.9 cm). 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

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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 Collection, June 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:
Frank WANG Yefeng, The Levitating Perils #2

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