The Whitney focuses on American art with collections from the 20th and 21st century, with special emphasis on contemporary artists. It has a modern design and it is located in lower Manhattan. It was designed by Renzo Piano, and it was opened in 2015. Construction works lasted 5 years, and the costs amounted to $442 million. It stretches on 1.700m2 and has 8 floors. Within the building, there is a gallery, a library, a theatre, an education center, a study room and two floors with permanent exhibitions. Michelle Obama and Bill de Blasio attended the opening ceremony.
The museum was named after the prominent and wealthy artists that founded the museum in 1930, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. All the finest works of American art are preserved and analyzed in the museum, and the 20th-century collection is a real treasure of this museum. The “Biennial Exhibition” is the main exhibition regarding modern art. This is the first museum in New York dedicated to the works of American artists, and the first museum to exhibitions the works of Nam June Paik in 1982. The museum also exhibits the works of less known and budding artists.
The museum has over 25.000 paintings, photographs, video recordings, sculptures and new media artefacts, presenting over 3.500 artists. The museum is a perfect stop for upcoming artists. The Whitney gives them and their work a chance to leave a mark in their careers. The museum terrace offers a beautiful view of New York, which accounts for yet another reason why to visit this magnificent museum of American art.
Ticket price for Whitney Museum
Regular ticket price: 25 USD
Reduced ticket price: 18 USD - for seniors, students and people with disabilities
Free entrance for young people up to 18 years
Whitney Museum opening hours
Wednesday to Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Fridays and Saturdays the museum is open until 9 p.m.
Author of the article:
Marijana Niković tour guide for Montenegro
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