Photograph by Jason MandellaHow do you know the curators of the Whitney Biennial, America’s most important gathering of contemporary art, have done a good job? The Whitney Biennial became synonymous with politics and the culture wars long before Trump took office and many critics were anticipating a full-frontal assault on his presidency. Photograph by Jason MandellaPutting this exhibit together, the longest-running survey of American art, is a big job. Panetta and Hockley not only serve as the two most important tastemakers in contemporary American art, their taste becomes codified by what goes on display. Inclusion in the prestigious Whitney Biennial defines careers–not only of the artists, theirs as well–and steers the art historical cannon.

Source: Forbes May 26, 2019 11:48 UTC