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Whitney Museum Announces 2026 Biennial Programming and Expanded Free Admission Initiatives
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 1 min read
The Whitney Museum of American Art has unveiled a comprehensive schedule for the 2026 Whitney Biennial, featuring site-specific installations by Precious Okoyomon and a performance series including artists Jonathan González and Maia Chao. The institution is expanding its public access through 'Free Friday Nights' and 'Free Second Sundays,' which will include live music, dance classes led by Ailey Extension, and programs exploring American baseball's Latino legacy. The museum also announced a digital commission by Kelly Akashi in partnership with Hyundai Motor and a solo exhibition of lithographer Mabel Dwight.
- Artists: Jonathan González, Maia Chao, Pat Oleszko, Precious Okoyomon, Kelly Akashi, Leo Castañeda, Mabel Dwight, Memo Akten, Katie Hofstadter, Robert Nideffer, Andy Warhol
- People: Ego Nwodim, The Dare
- Museums: Whitney Museum of American Art, Children's Museum of Manhattan
- Locations: New York
Originally via Whitney Museum · Curated by The Cultural Signal
Photo by Miguel González on Pexels
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