an exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
This Whitney exhibit reinterprets the idea of what is a landscape. In the words of the curators it demonstrates “how political, ecological and social issues motivate artists as they attempt to represent the world around them.” These works are all from the Whitney collection. They were all made after 1960. While the theme strikes me as a bit of a stretch, there are some pretty interesting pieces.
New American Landscapes. Self Portrait: Catching Feelings (Ecstatic), Rafa EsparzaI Don’t Need You to be Warm, Dalton GataIt is our woods, Suzanne Jackson Calentadita, Martin WongHeading In —Lincoln Tunnel 3, Jane DicksonMerman with Mandolin, Munro Mozart29 Palms: Guard, Combat Operations Center, An-My Le (Saigon)
Julio, Jose, and Juanito, Rigoberto Torres
Empire State of Mind/Flaco 730 Broadway, Aaron GilbertNY Skyline on Canvas #1 (Woman Pressing Finger Down), Anita SteckelThree Eagles Flying, Laura Aguilar
off the leash 
These thought-provoking works are every bit as relevant in 2025 as they were in the 1960s.
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You are a museum-goer par excellence!
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These are very interesting and compelling pieces. Certainly thought-provoking as another commenter noted.
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The 60’s are back! Lots of cool imagery, Ken. Thanks for sharing.
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