Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art is an art gallery and museum in New York City founded in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.

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Art gallery - Museum - New York City - Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney

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The Whitney Museum is particularly known for displaying contemporary American art, even more up-to-date than the Museum of Modern Art. It is most famous for its long-standing tradition of hosting a biennial art show that displays many lesser-known artists new to the American art scene.

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Museum of Modern Art - Biennial

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Noted American artist Edward Hopper bequeathed many of his works to the Whitney Museum.

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In addition to its traditional collection the Whitney has an internet website that features "Net Art".

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Internet - Website

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