The two organizations announced the 'Making It Here: New York and the Whitney Biennial' project, allowing artists associated with the Whitney's Biennial 2024 celebration to transform three subway stations.
The collaborative project called "Making it Here" will help transform three subway stations into a museum by the rails.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Whitney Museum of American Art have partnered up to bring more a artistic feel to New York City subway stations.
The two organizations announced the "Making It Here: New York and the Whitney Biennial" " project on Friday, which will allow artists associated with theThe Whitney exhibition is installed at three stations -- W 4th Street station, Jay Street-MetroTech station and Fordham Road station. "Working with the Whitney and other organizations is an opportunity to build cultural and community connections and enliven stations with special installations and events," said MTA Arts & Design Director Sandra Bloodworth.
"It's a chance for the Whitney to bring our collection, art-making activities, as well as our landmark Whitney exhibition in the Biennial out of the museum, out of the galleries and into the world's busiest and most vibrant subway system," said Whitney Museum of American Art Deputy Director I.D. Aruede.ALSO READ |
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