2026 Whitney Biennial | |
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Genre | Art exhibition |
Begins | 2026 |
Ends | 2026 |
Location(s) | New York City |
Country | United States |
Previous event | 2024 Whitney Biennial |
Organized by | Whitney Museum |
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The Biennial will be curated by Marcela Guerrero and Drew Sawyer. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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