Wearable Sculptures with Pat Oleszko
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
11 am–3 pm
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Floor 3, Theater
Open to all ages
Artists of all ages are invited to join Whitney Biennial 2026 artist Pat Oleszko to create their own wearable sculpture. Transform yourself into a walking, talking work of art using a wide array of art supplies and recycled materials. Step into our video booth to record your sculptural costume in action. At 3pm, join us in the Museum’s Lobby. We’ll all put on our wearable works of art and parade around the block with a New Orleans-style brass band from our friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Pat Oleszko first began creating her “inflatables” in the early 1980s as a way to make large-scale sculptures without relying on the need for constructed, heavy armatures. This work debuted as a 1995 commission for the World Trade Center Plaza, where strong winds nearly blew it away. The artist sews these sculptures in sections, which she then connects, unfurls, and inflates on her roof.
