:Fascination Sign 1" (2020), Jane Dickson. Collection of the artist. Photograph: Jacob Tran
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Whitney Biennial 2022: Quiet as It’s Kept

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Description

Quiet as It's Kept, a colloquialism invoked to encourage secrecy, is a phrase found in works by Toni Morrison, Max Roach and David Hammons. The biennial, one of the better-known showcases of contemporary art, features more than 60 artists and collectives who work in a variety of mediums. Portions will remain on view through October 23.

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Location

Whitney Museum of American Art

99 Gansevoort St. Manhattan, NY, 10014

Features

Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity
Type
Modern Collections
Photography & Media
Contemporary Collections

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