2016 Whitney Biennial

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cindy_Sherman
gptkbp:attendance approximately 100,000
gptkbp:closing_date June 11, 2016
gptkbp:curator gptkb:Margo_Jefferson
gptkb:Christopher_Y._Lew
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:music_festival
gptkbp:focus Contemporary American art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2016 Whitney Biennial
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:Mixed
Focus on established artists
Lack of representation of certain demographics
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:benchmark
gptkb:painting
gptkb:music_video
gptkb:art_installation
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:launch_date March 17, 2016
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future biennials
Encouraged dialogue in the art community
Set a precedent for inclusivity
gptkbp:location gptkb:Whitney_Museum_of_American_Art
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:notable_artists gptkb:Julie_Mehretu
gptkb:Kerry_James_Marshall
gptkb:Henry_Taylor
gptkb:Diana_Weymar
gptkb:Titus_Kaphar
gptkbp:notable_for Diverse perspectives
Innovative works
Engagement with current events
gptkbp:notable_performance gptkb:63
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Workshops
Community outreach programs
Guided tours
Panel discussions
Artist talks
gptkbp:significance Showcased emerging artists
Promoted dialogue in contemporary art
Reflected social issues
Engaged with identity politics
Explored race and gender
Highlighted political themes
gptkbp:theme Diversity in art
gptkbp:work around 100
gptkbp:year gptkb:2016