Whitney Biennial 1987

Installation photography

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: R.M. Fischer, Snap, Crackle, Pop (1986); R.M. Fischer, Northstar (1986); Robert Lobe, Facial Structure (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Joseph Kosuth, Zero & Not (1986); Willem de Kooning, Untitled XVII (1986); Roberto Juarez, Off-Shore Drilling (1986); Robert Helm, Night Windows (1986); Louise Bourgeois, Nature Study (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Joseph Kosuth, Zero & Not (1986); Lari Pittman, Out of the Frost (1986); Alan Saret, Chosen Women; Ed Ruscha, Name, Address, Phone (1986); Louise Bourgeois, Nature Study (1986); Willem de Kooning, Untitled XII (1986); Joseph Kosuth, walls: Zero & Not (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Robert Greene, private Thoughts (1986); Robert Greene, The Wedding (1985); Robert Greene, Another Always (1986); Alan Saret, Chosen Women; Alan Saret, Alchemicomania. Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Richard Artschwager, Two Diners (1987); Richard Artschwager, The Organ of Cause and Effect III (1986); David McDermott & Peter McGough, Rub-a-Dub . . . Three Boys in One Tub (1937, 1986); David McDermott & Peter McGough, The Big Show (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Richard Artschwager, Organ of Cause and Effect, III; Jeff Koons, Two Ball 50-50 Tank (1985); Jeff Koons, One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank (1985). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Jeff Koons, Rabbit (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Judy Pfaff, N.Y.C./B.O.E. (1987); Jeff Koons, Rabbit (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Judy Pfaff, N.Y.C/B.O.E. (1987). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Julian Schnabel, Virtue (1986); Judy Pfaff, N.Y.C./B.O.E. (1987); Donald Sultan, Veracruz, Nov.18, 1986 (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Judy Pfaff, N.Y.C./B.O.E. (1987); Robert Lobe, Killer Hill, C.W. (1985); Peter Halley, Three Sectors (1986); Peter Halley, Two Cells with Circulating Conduit (1985); Peter Halley, Asphaltum (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Louise Bourgeois, Nature Study (1986); Louise Bourgeois, Legs (1986); Alan Saret; Lari Pittman, An American Place (1986); Alan Saret. Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Donald Sultan, Detroit Oct. 31, 1986 (1986); John Chamberlain, First Dance of the Trees (1986); Julian Schnabel, Mimi (1986); John Chamberlain, Iceberg (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Ed Ruscha, The Uncertain Trail (1986); Neil Jenney, Venus from North America (1979/1987); Neil Jenney, Atmosphere (1975–85); Philip Taffe, Yellow, Grey (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: George Condo, Black Insect (1986); George Condo, Dancing to Miles (1985–86); George Condo, Girl with Purple Dress (1986); center left: Louise Bourgeois, Nature Study (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Joseph Kosuth, Word, Sentence, Paragraph (z+n) (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Weinbren & Friedman, The Erl King (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Sol Le Witt, Tilted Forms (1987). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Peter Halley, Three Sectors (1986); Peter Halley, Two Cells with Circulating Conduit (1985); Peter Halley, Blue Cell with Triple Conduit (1986); center: R.M. Fischer, Snap, Crackle, Pop (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Tina Barney, The Reception (1985); Tina Barney, The Card Party (1986); Bruce Weber, Studio Wall (1987); Nancy Dwyer, Coming Up Next (1986); Nancy Dwyer, Your Name (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Roberto Juarez, Apple Peppers (1986); Roberto Juarez, Off Shore Drilling (1986); Stephen Mueller, Rushing Up Portofino (1986); Phillip Taaffe, Yellow Grey (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: David Bates, Kingfisher (1985); David Bates, Catfish Moon (1986); David Bates, The Red Moon (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Worth Every Penny) (1987); STARN TWINS, Double Stark Portrait in Swirl (1985–86); Mark Morrisroe (1985–86). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). Bruce Nauman, The Krefeld Piece: Hangman (1985). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Louise Fishman, S. Muggler’s Notch (1986); Louise Fishman, Refiner’s Fire (1985); Philip Taaffe, (Red, White) (1986); George Condo, Black Insect (1986); Louise Bourgeois, Nature Study (1986); Lari Pittman, Reason to Rebuild (1986); Alan Saret, Alchemicomania (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Philip Taaffe, Quad Cinema (1986); George Condo, Dancing to Miles (1985–86); Richard Prince, Untitled(Joke) (1986); Richard Prince, Live Free or Die (1986); Richard Prince, Tell Me Everything (1986); Lari Pittman, Reason to Rebuild; Alan Saret, Alchemicomania (1986); Alan Saret, Chosen Women (1986). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements

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  Installation view of the 1987 Biennial Exhibition (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, March 31–July 5, 1987). From left to right: Ishar Patkin, The Black Painting: Dawn (1985–86); Ishar Patkin, The Black Paintings: Night (1985–86). Photograph by Geoffrey Clements