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Frank Stella Retrospective Opens at New Whitney Museum

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The new Whitney Museum, designed by Renzo Piano and inaugurated in May 2015 on the Hudson River in New York, opened its first major exhibition this autumn: a comprehensive retrospective of Frank Stella's work. The exhibition is covered in artpress n°425 (September 2015, pp. 42-49) with an interview by Eleanor Heartney. The show explores Stella's paradoxical space, tracing his evolution from early Black Paintings to later exuberant, sculptural works. This marks a significant moment for the museum's new building and for Stella's legacy.

Key facts

  • New Whitney Museum inaugurated May 2015
  • Building designed by Renzo Piano
  • Located on Hudson River in New York
  • First major exhibition is Frank Stella retrospective
  • Covered in artpress n°425, September 2015
  • Interview by Eleanor Heartney
  • Exhibition explores 'l'espace paradoxal' (paradoxical space)
  • Retrospective spans Stella's career from Black Paintings to sculptural works

Entities

Artists

  • Frank Stella
  • Renzo Piano
  • Eleanor Heartney

Institutions

  • Whitney Museum
  • artpress

Locations

  • New York
  • Hudson River

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