The Whitney Biennial

On Sunday, July 12th

I, hailo, went to the Whitney to see the Biennial.

The first time I ever heard about the Whitney Biennial was through an artist I used to date. A piece he was working on was being considered.

An "almost" is what he was left with, I think.

I didn't plan on going to the Whitney

that day, but I'd just left everyone's favorite social club in the meatpacking district (I wanted to read in the pool, which I did for a bit until one of my girlfriends saw me and invited me onto her pool chair.

I wandered around the meatpacking district, watching the way strangers walk. The Whitney, to me, is like the corner store of Art Museums. You can pop in for an afternoon, or just to see a single floor, especially if you're 25 or under, because then it's free.

My opinions on art

I preface all of this by pointing out that I am, by no means, a visual artist. I'd love to learn how to paint and draw seriously someday, but I am a writer first and foremost.

I think, because of my background in ballet, I'm also a bit of a purist in some regards.

Personally, I don't enjoy video installations. I'm much more partial to paintings and sculptures.

Take that into consideration as I point out my two favorite pieces:

I really liked this sculpture by Sarah M. Rodriguez

And I quite like this piece by Anzo Camacho and Ami Lien.

For this one, I'm definitely biased, as it's the "Sacred Heart," and I have a sacred heart tattooed on the back of each of my elbows.

In Sum

These were my favorite pieces at the Whitney Biennial. I'd be curious to hear yours, or to learn about your favorite work at Art Museums local to you.

I have a deep suspicion that some of the best works of art are circulating middle American Art Museums.

xo

hailo

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