Whitney: ‘How To Whitney From Home’ / Online Collections, Revisit Exhibits, Audio + Video Content

HERE’S HOW TO WHITNEY FROM HOME

Even in uncertain times, there are no limits to the creative spirit. It’s what makes us human.

So while the Museum is temporarily closed, know that the spirit of the Whitney is open to all—and we’re committed to connecting you to inspiration, knowledge, and a sense of community through art.

We’ve laid out some of the best ways to explore American art of the twentieth century to today across our website and social media channels. Start with a journey through our online collection, revisit some of your favorite Whitney exhibitions, and enjoy an array of video and audio content that will bring you closer to the stories behind the art and artists that we at the Whitney hold so dear.

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We’ll be using this newsletter to connect you with our curators, who will share insights and personal stories about artworks from the Whitney’s collection.

In the meantime, you can begin your #WhitneyFromHome experience right here.

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This painting by Jonas Wood from the Whitney’s collection is typical of the artist’s style, using intricate decorative patterning to render ordinary objects that hold personal resonance for him. Some of the pots depicted here were made by Wood’s wife, artist Shio Kusaka. The painting thus is just as much a self or family portrait as it is a still life. “You could call it a visual diary or even a personal history,” the artist has said. This everyday quality, accentuated by flat planes of color and uniform detail, makes the spatial ambiguities in Wood’s work—such as the impossible perspective of the table—all the more disorienting. #WhitneyFromHome

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