Dana Schutz Controversy Sparks artcritical Enquête and Brooklyn Public Library Review Panel Discussion

The art world has been intensely engaged by reactions to Dana Schutz's painting "Open Casket" at the Whitney Biennial, with some calling for its destruction in a letter to the exhibition's curators. This controversy has generated widespread debate across press and social media platforms. artcritical has organized an "enquête" featuring regular contributors, Review Panelists, and special guests to express their perspectives on the issue. The discussion is scheduled to continue at the May 9 edition of The Review Panel, which will be held at Brooklyn Public Library and will focus on the Biennial. Some observers have suggested the Schutz controversy could become a defining cultural moment comparable to historical art debates. The initial Review Panel event was announced for April 4 at the same library location.