The 2012 Whitney Biennial is the place to be for fans of American modern art.  Running until May 27^th the public is welcomed to see great works, ranging from cinema to prints to sculptures and performance art there is something for everyone at the Biennial.  The young and lesser known artists that have pieces in this event were all asked to create art for the event.  Artists like Sam Lewitt, Elaine Reichek, Dawn Kaspar, and many others created for this remarkable event.

The modern feel of all the works can be clearly seen throughout the Biennial.  In particular Sam Lewitt is known for his fascination with communications and technology.  In his piece, Fluid Employment, he uses a variety of technological tools such as computers and parts of military aircrafts and spreads ferrofluid, a mixture of magnetic particles suspended in liquid.  This liquid contorts to the shape of the metal it is on.  Around these pieces of metal are fans that blow the ferrofluid and create a wavy look to the object.  In this piece he seems to inquire about what is formal or informal since there is no boarder or rope stopping a person from touching the metals.  Lewitt comes every Sunday to reapply the ferrofluid to his work and while he does this he speaks to people who are visiting.

Continuing on this theme of informality, Dawn Kaspar an artist with no formal studio now lives inside the third floor gallery with all of her costumes, make-up, drawings, and photographs.  In this space she has created an intimate setting where visitors can look in on her creative process.  She invites people to look around and interact with her while she is in her space.

The Whitney Biennial is an event only seen once every other year and is never something to miss and this year is no exception.