The Whitney Biennial 2026 opens

Art as complex as relationships: The 82nd edition of the Whitney Biennial, one of the leading events on the art scene, explores relationships, be they family constellations, relationships between people and technology, between different species, geopolitical relationships, and so on. The open-ended concept was developed by curators Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer, who work as DeMartini Family Curator and Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography, respectively, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in conversations during studio visits with over 300 artists whose participation in the Biennial was under consideration. 56 artists and collectives were ultimately selected. In light of profound changes in American society, their works are united by tenderness, humor, and the unease of the present. The exhibition will be on view in New York from March 8 to August 23.

The Whitney Biennial ranks among the world's three most important art exhibitions, alongside the Venice Biennale and documenta. Since its inception, over 3,700 artists have participated. Now in its 82nd year, it is considered a relevant overview of visionary art on contemporary social issues. The current exhibition features Kelly Akashi, Kamrooz Aram, Ash Arder, Leo Castañeda, Nani Chacon, Carmen de Monteflores, Ali Eyal, Mariah Garnett, Emilie Louise Gossiaux, Kainoa Gruspe, Samia Halaby, Raven Halfmoon, Azia Hazara, Mo Ishikawa, Cooper Jacoby, Young Joon Kwak, Agosto Machado, Isabelle Frances McGuire, Precious Okoyomon, Sarah M. Rodriguez, Jordan Strafer, Julio Torres, Anna Tsouhlarakis, and Johanna Unzueta.