Whitney Biennial 2017 Artist List Announced
On November 18, 2016, the Whitney Museum of American Art announced the 63 artists participating in the 2017 Whitney Biennial, marking the inaugural event at its new downtown New York venue. Featured artists include An-My Lê, Samara Golden, Frances Stark, Anicka Yi, Jon Kessler, Leigh Ledare, and Rafa Esparza, among others. Curators Christopher Y. Lew and Mia Locks designed the exhibition to investigate personal identity and self-conception within a tumultuous societal context, especially reflecting on the 2016 election year. Locks noted that many of the artists are delving into critical inquiries about the relationship between personal identity and social dynamics.
Key facts
- 63 participants in the 2017 Whitney Biennial
- First edition in the museum's new downtown location
- Artists include Samara Golden, Rafa Esparza, Jon Kessler, An-My Lê, Leigh Ledare, Frances Stark, Anicka Yi
- Curated by Christopher Y. Lew and Mia Locks
- Exhibition focuses on formation of self and individual in turbulent society
- Context of the 2016 election year
- Mia Locks commented on artists asking probing questions about self and social
- Announcement date: November 18, 2016
Entities
Artists
- Samara Golden
- Rafa Esparza
- Jon Kessler
- An-My Lê
- Leigh Ledare
- Frances Stark
- Anicka Yi
- Christopher Y. Lew
- Mia Locks
Institutions
- Whitney Museum of American Art
- Whitney Biennial
Locations
- New York
- United States