fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad

Jan 15–Feb 17, 2020

A photo of various fruits and vegetables perched on wood plinths

For this exhibition, an untitled work by Darren Bader (b. 1978) stands alone in the gallery. Fresh fruits and vegetables—“nature’s impeccable sculpture,” according to Bader—are presented as formal objects on pedestals. Before over-ripening, the produce is removed from the pedestals by museum staff. It is then chopped, sliced, shaved, and diced into a salad, which is served to visitors. The artwork is then refreshed with a new selection of fruits and vegetables.

Salad-making and eating will happen at the following times:
Mondays 3 pm–6 pm, Wednesdays 3 pm–6 pm, Fridays 7:30 pm–10 pm, Sundays 3 pm–6 pm

This exhibition is organized by Christie Mitchell, senior curatorial assistant.

Installation photography

Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader
Installation view of fruits, vegetables; fruit and vegetable salad (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, January 15–February 17, 2020). Darren Bader, no title, not dated. © Darren Bader