Charles LeDray's 'Milk and Honey' (1994-96) acquired by Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York acquired Charles LeDray's installation 'Milk and Honey' (1994-96) through purchase funding from its Contemporary Painting and Sculpture Committee. This substantial work consists of 2000 individual porcelain objects arranged with glass and wood elements. Measuring 77 × 30 × 30 inches (195.6 × 76.2 × 76.2 cm) overall, the piece represents a significant acquisition for the museum's collection. The acquisition was documented on February 10, 2011, through an entry on artcritical.com. LeDray's meticulous installation demonstrates his characteristic attention to miniature scale and labor-intensive processes. The Whitney's acquisition highlights institutional support for contemporary sculptural practices that challenge traditional material hierarchies. 'Milk and Honey' joins the museum's holdings with accession number 96.75a-b, representing a notable example of late 20th-century American art.