2010: Whitney Biennial
2010: Whitney Biennial by Francesco Bonami is a comprehensive catalogue published by the Whitney Museum of American Art on March 30, 2010. This edition features 264 pages and is presented in English. The book documents the 2010 Biennial, an event that has been a significant platform for contemporary artistic innovation since its inception in 1932. Curated by Francesco Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari, it showcases the works of approximately 55 artists across various media and practices.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the Biennial’s historical significance alongside full-color reproductions of the featured artists’ recent works. The curators have included a joint essay discussing the exhibition, while additional contributions from various writers provide insights into the techniques and influences of the represented artists. The catalogue also contains a detailed appendix that highlights the importance of the museum’s annual and biennial exhibitions, along with photographs of past installations and a chronological list of artists from previous events. This edition serves as both an accompaniment to the exhibition and a reflection on modern American art.
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Since its inauguration in 1932, the Whitney Biennial has showcased contemporary artistic innovation, becoming a highly anticipated event in the art world. The 2010 Biennial is curated by Francesco Bonami and Gary Carrion-Murayari and features works by approximately 55 artists working in a variety of media and practices.
Uniquely, this catalogue serves as both a handsome accompaniment to the 2010 exhibition and an insightful exploration of the significance of this acclaimed and often controversial event throughout its history. In addition to presenting full-color reproductions of the selected artists’ recent work, the curators have prepared a joint essay on the 2010 exhibition, and a group of writers contributed brief entries on the represented artists’ techniques, influences, and recent work. A detailed appendix features a short text on the significance of the museum’s annual and biennial exhibitions in the context of the museum’s history and broader collection, as well as photographs of previous installations, facsimiles of historical reviews, and a chronological list of artists included in past annuals and biennials. Thumbnails of all previous catalogue covers are also included, positioning each Biennial as a snapshot of artistic practice at a particular moment.
Participating artists:
David Adamo
Richard Aldrich
Michael Asher
Tauba Auerbach
Nina Berman
Huma Bhabha
Josh Brand
The Bruce High Quality Foundation
James Casebere
Edgar Cleijne and Ellen Gallagher
Dawn Clements
George Condo
Sarah Crowner
Verne Dawson
Julia Fish
Roland Flexner
Suzan Frecon
Maureen Gallace
Theaster Gates
Kate Gilmore
Hannah Greely
Jesse Aron Green
Robert Grosvenor
Sharon Hayes
Thomas Houseago
Alex Hubbard
Jessica Jackson Hutchins
Jeffrey Inaba
Martin Kersels
Jim Lutes
Babette Mangolte
Curtis Mann
Ari Marcopoulos
Daniel McDonald
Josephine Meckseper
Rashaad Newsome
Kelly Nipper
Lorraine O’Grady
R.H. Quaytman
Charles Ray
Emily Roysdon
Aki Sasamoto
Aurel Schmidt
Scott Short
Stephanie Sinclair
Ania Soliman
Storm Tharp
Tam Tran
Kerry Tribe
Piotr Uklanski
Lesley Vance
Marianne Vitale
Erika Vogt
Pae White
Robert Williams
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