Courtesy the artist
Jacky Connolly, still from Descent into Hell, 2021. Multichannel HD video, color, sound; 33:57 min.
»Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet as It's Kept«
80th edition of the distinguished Whitney Biennial in New York
The Whitney Biennial has been known for decades in the art world for its groundbreaking influence. Beginning April 6, it will be held for the 80th time at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and, as usual, will showcase the most innovative works of art.
April 05, 2022
Since its premiere in 1932, the Whitney Biennial has been one of the most important events in the art world. Initially held annually, the exhibition presents the most innovative artists. Their work will shape the coming developments in art. This year, the Whitney Museum of American Art invites you to New York for the show from April 6 to September 5.
The Whitney Biennial focuses on artists living in the United States, regardless of nationality. In the past, Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Milton Avery and Florine Stettheimer, among others, exhibited there. The 80th edition in 2022, titled Quiet as It's Kept, is again expected to feature controversial artworks that predict the developments of the decade.
Courtesy the artist; Bridget Donahue, New York; LC Queisser, Tbilisi; and The Modern Institute / Toby Webster Ltd, Glasgow
Lisa Alvarado, a selection from the series Vibratory Cartography: Nepantla, 2021–22. Acrylic, ink, gouache, canvas, burlap, fringe, polyester, and wood, 82 × 90 in. (208.3 × 228.6 cm)
Image courtesy the artist and Pequod Co., Mexico City. Photograph by Sergio López
Andrew Roberts, La Horda (The horde), 2020 (detail). Eight-channel video installation, color, sound; each channel approx. 3–4 min. Collection of Mauricio Galguera
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