Perspectives on Race and Representation: An Evening with the Racial Imaginary Institute STANDBY ONLY

The 2017 Biennial raises urgent questions around race, violence, the ethics of representation, and the limits of empathy. Taking the debate sparked by Dana Schutz’s painting, Open Casket, as a starting point, the Whitney is partnering with Claudia Rankine and the Racial Imaginary Institute to hold this free program. Join artists, scholars, and critics to share perspectives on these issues in relation to the exhibition and our contemporary moment.

This event is free and open to the public, but capacity is limited.











When: Sun., Apr. 9, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Where: Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort St.
212-570-3600
Price: Free, registration required
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The 2017 Biennial raises urgent questions around race, violence, the ethics of representation, and the limits of empathy. Taking the debate sparked by Dana Schutz’s painting, Open Casket, as a starting point, the Whitney is partnering with Claudia Rankine and the Racial Imaginary Institute to hold this free program. Join artists, scholars, and critics to share perspectives on these issues in relation to the exhibition and our contemporary moment.

This event is free and open to the public, but capacity is limited.

Buy tickets/get more info now