Whitney Museum Examines Global Issues in ‘Shifting Landscapes’
120 works that explore current political, environmental and social challenges.
Opening on November 1 at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Shifting Landscapes examines how current political, environmental, and social challenges influence artists’ views of the world. While traditional landscape art often depicts serene or documentary scenes, this exhibition presents a broader perspective. Drawn mostly from the Whitney’s collection, many of the 120 pieces are being shown for the first time.
Featuring over 80 artists, the works span various media—including photographs, installations, films, sculptures, paintings, and digital pieces—covering topics like industrialization’s impact on nature, the role of geopolitical borders, and the reshaping of space. The exhibition is organized into thematic sections that explore the complex relationships between people and the land around them.
According to curators Jennie Goldstein, Marcela Guerrero, and Roxanne Smith, landscape is a dynamic and urgent subject today, and the exhibition reflects the Whitney’s dedication to diverse narratives in American art. Shifting Landscapes will run through January 2026.
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort St, New York
NY 10014, United States
