Explore the influence of Jack Whitten's practice on acclaimed artists.
Featuring
Kelly Baum, Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator of Curator of Contemporary Art, The Met
Julie Mehretu, artist
Odili Donald Odita, artist
Adam Pendleton, artist
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Odyssey: Jack Whitten Sculpture, 1963–2017.
Recorded October 19, 2018
The Legacy of Jack Whitten
Explore the influence of Jack Whitten's practice on acclaimed artists.
Various contributors
57 min. watch
Contributors
Kelly Baum
Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary ArtJulie Mehretu
ArtistOdili Donald Odita
ArtistAdam Pendleton
Artist
Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Curator, Department of Modern and Contemporary ArtJulie Mehretu
ArtistOdili Donald Odita
ArtistAdam Pendleton
Artist
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