Artcritical covers Whitney Museum: Mehretu and Bollinger exhibitions, Bernstein's Jack Smith affair, and Koons analysis.
Artcritical's reporting on the Whitney Museum encompasses various exhibition critiques and dialogues with artists. David Cohen reviews the exhibits of Matthew Bollinger and Julie Mehretu. Felix Bernstein shares his personal ties to Jack Smith's legacy with curator Jay Sanders. This weekend marks the conclusion of a retrospective exhibition described as both haunting and relevant. The publication scrutinizes Jeff Koons, pinpointing narcissism as a core theme in his art. A recent sound art installation aims to bridge two New York institutions. Artcritical's "Speak Out" feature highlighted events from Inauguration Day. Additionally, "HUBS" has been introduced to spotlight frequently discussed artists and topics. One critique mentions a comprehensive curatorial approach, while another expresses a desire for more from a specific artist's career. An American visionary associated with Transcendentalist canvases is referenced concerning the closed museum.
Key facts
- David Cohen discusses exhibitions by Julie Mehretu and Matthew Bollinger
- Felix Bernstein describes his affair with the work and ghost of Jack Smith to curator Jay Sanders
- A haunting and timely retrospective closes this weekend
- Artcritical published a "Speak Out" report on Inauguration Day
- Jeff Koons's work is analyzed with narcissism identified as key
- A sound art installation at the Whitney tries to link two New York institutions
- Artcritical introduced "HUBS" category for frequently discussed artists and subjects
- An American visionary with Transcendentalist canvases is mentioned in relation to a shuttered museum
Entities
Artists
- Julie Mehretu
- Matthew Bollinger
- Felix Bernstein
- Jack Smith
- Jeff Koons
Institutions
- Whitney Museum
- artcritical
Locations
- New York