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The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City harbors one of the most important Collection s of contemporary American art of the 20th Century . Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney founded the museum in 1931 with approximately 700 works of art from her own estate. The present building was planned and built 1963 - 1966 by Marcel Breuer and Hamilton P. Smith after moving twice. It is impressive with its staircase Façade made from Granite stones and its external upside-down windows. The museum displays Painting s, Drawing s, Print s, Sculpture s and Photography . Every two years, the museum hosts the Whitney Biennial , an international art show which displays many lesser-known artists new to the American art scene. The permanent collection contains more than 12,000 works of art from many renowned artists. Artists represented include Alexander Calder , Andy Warhol , Jasper Johns , Keith Haring , Willem De Kooning and Edward Hopper , who bequeathed many of his works to the Whitney Museum. In addition to its traditional collection the Whitney has an Internet Website , called Artport, that features "Net Art" that changes monthly. Its current director is Adam Weinberg (2003- ). Former directors include Maxwell L. Anderson (1998-2003), David A. Ross (1991-1997), and Thomas Armstrong III (1974-1990). SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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