Vantage Points

MakerSpace is back! Visit our special exhibition Vantage Points: Contemporary Photography from the Whitney Museum of American Art on a scavenger hunt for inspiration, then

Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters is a close-up portrait of the acclaimed photographer, filmed with unprecedented access over a decade as he creates his stunning images. For this program, director Ben Shapiro discusses his interest in Crewdson, the process of making the film, and answers questions from the audience.

Carrie Springer, the Whitney’s assistant curator and organizing curator of Vantage Points, gives an overview of the exhibition, offers insight into the experience of building the exhibition, and answers questions from the audience.

Join Hank Bovee, touring docent, for an interactive conversation about three artworks in Vantage Points.

Join Sylvie Horvath, touring docent, for an interactive conversation about three artworks in Vantage Points.

In this six-part virtual class, dive into the narrative power of photography! Three professional guest photographers join the Museum’s M. Paige Taylor to present their work and to discuss ways to use the medium to express the spirit of a person, place, story, or idea.

Drawing inspiration from Vantage Points, students are challenged to use photography to explore people, places, and storytelling.

This virtual program takes place via Zoom. Space is limited; to register, click here. The Museum is thrilled to present a special evening program with

This book introduces the extraordinary range of contemporary art photography, from portraits of intimate life to highly staged directorial spectacles.

Join Doris Potash, master docent and Hope Warshaw, touring docent, for an interactive conversation about three artworks in our special exhibition Vantage Points.