Is the 82nd Whitney Biennial Weird Enough to Match Our Chaotic National Mood? John Vincler Thinks So
Our critic tackles the highs, lows, and mids of the exhibition, where attempts at provocation land rather politely and nostalgia, sculpture, and collectives reign.
March 4, 2026
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