Artist Biennial

Tina Barney

1945–

83 works in the collection 4 exhibitions at the Whitney

Works in the collection

An older man gestures at a teenage boy adjusting his shirt while a woman watches by the window.

The Son

1987 · Photographs

"In a dream ..."

1991 · Photographs

An older woman in a library gently examines several sculpted busts and figurines.

Flora Biddle

1999 · Photographs

Man in tuxedo sits on couch holding young child while girl in pink dress stands nearby.

Dallas W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

A woman in a leopard-print dress and crown holds a fan while looking thoughtfully to the side.

Dido Queen of Carthage. Target Margin

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two men sit in a car's backseat, one shirtless with a jacket and one in a suit.

Arena Homme Plus

2006, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three young girls stand barefoot on a wooden platform at the beach, smiling and holding hands.

Lifeguard Stand

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman leaning against a stainless steel refrigerator in a dark kitchen, looking to the side.

Dallas. W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman leans forward at a table while guests chat and a man holds a wine bottle.

Connoisseur Magazine

1987, printed 2009 · Photographs

Bald man on leather couch squints while holding glasses as a French bulldog sits on his lap.

Michael Stipe. Room 100

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three dancers in gold and white tutus pose dramatically, one woman raising her arm while two men embrace.

Dido Queen of Carthage. Target Margin

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Several people in formal clothing stand around and examine a small bust sculpture on a table.

New York Stories. W Magazine

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young performer in a red costume leads three poodles standing on hind legs near a circus tent.

Lady with Poodles. Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

A young couple in formal wear talk while holding wine glasses at a social gathering.

Connoisseur Magazine

1987, printed 2009 · Photographs

A man in vintage costume walks past a tall red floral wreath while others sit nearby.

Paradise Hotel. Richard Foreman

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three actors rehearse on a dim stage, a woman in brown in the foreground and a man in a plaid robe.

Brace Up! The Wooster Group

2003, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two women in vintage dresses laugh and rest in an ornate living room.

The Fashion

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Woman wearing devil horns and theatrical makeup embraces another person while looking away.

House/Lights. The Wooster Group

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

A young boy stands behind tabletop grills at a crowded outdoor gathering, staring toward the camera.

Boy and Webers

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman stands by a chair while a young man sits on a sofa beneath a large ship painting.

Ballantyne

2005, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three children in suits and dresses play energetically on a bed, one boy balancing on the headboard.

Bed Jumping

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

Performer balances upright on another person's feet while two costumed colleagues watch from chairs.

Jugglers. Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

A woman in a striped corset watches a gold-painted performer adjust their costume backstage.

Two Circus Ladies. Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three teenage girls in a living room, one reading a book while another hugs a pillar.

Theory

2007, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young child in blue swimsuit uses a net to scoop toy fish from a small pool.

Fishing

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two women in dresses stand by a kitchen stove while one holds a soda can.

The Fashion

2002, printed 2009 · Photographs

An older woman adjusts a dark fur coat while two younger people stand behind her.

Dallas W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

A young boy sits on a chair resting his chin on his hand by a fireplace.

The Blue Sweater (Austria)

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three costumed performers rehearse a scene, one blows a cloud-like prop while another holds a large round shield.

Maria Del Bosco. Richard Foreman

2002, printed 2009 · Photographs

Woman standing with hands on hips in ornate living room filled with paintings and antique furniture.

Nuevo Mexico. W Magazine

2003, printed 2009 · Photographs

A man in a pink patterned jacket and red pants stands holding a glass in a cluttered living room.

Nest Magazine

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

A multigenerational family in formal attire gathers in an elegant living room, adults and children interacting.

Dallas. W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Woman in teal dress sits on a bench while a man in beige talks to her.

The Hothouse. Atlantic Theatre Company

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Man in a red military-style costume and white face makeup poses with hands on hips under stage lighting.

Clown. Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

A performer hangs from scaffolding while costumed crew lift large black drums below him.

The Gods Are Pounding My Head (AKA Lumber Jack Messiah) Richard Foreman

2005, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three women stand by a table of snacks, smiling and talking while holding plates.

Birthday Party (Rome)

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

A man in a blue band-style jacket stands centered inside a blue tent.

The Blue Jacket. Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

A person in white clothes stands under a red exit sign in a dark hallway.

Arena Homme Plus

2006, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two women chat while a man pours drinks at a small table in a wood-paneled room.

Cocktails

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two costumed performers talk backstage near ladders and covered props while a crew member watches.

The Acrobats, Big Apple Circus

2008, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman in a floral dress stands by a dining table with hanging straw hats above.

Patron Sweetharts. New York Times Magazine

2004, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young person in blue clothing sits beside a robed figure, holding a large white orb.

Pelléas and Mélisande. Columbia University School of Arts

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Teenagers in formal wear stand in a living room while a boy opens a bottle.

Vogue Hommes International

2002, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman in a white dress holds a large snake while family members sit in the living room.

Family Commission with Snake

2007, printed 2009 · Photographs

An elderly man sits in a chair while a woman behind him flips her hair.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Castelli. W Magazine

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

An elderly man plays a grand piano while two young girls and family listen in the living room.

Dallas. W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Man in white costume with red sash stands beside person wearing paper cone hat holding a perforated board.

Now That Communism Is Dead My Life Feels Empty. Richard Foreman

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Three young people in white nurse outfits with red heart patches, two labeled Megan and Daniel, standing outdoors.

The Danielson Family. Index Magazine

1997, printed 2009 · Photographs

A toddler in a pink dress takes unsteady steps across a dining room rug near furniture.

Baby

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

A man pulls a rope while a large projected portrait of his face fills the screen.

Jet Lag. The Builders Association with Diller and Scofidio

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

Children and adults gather on a sandy beach unpacking picnic items and preparing to swim.

Roman Beach

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

Smiling priest in black clerical suit stands with hands clasped at an outdoor evening gathering.

The Reverend

1993, printed 2009 · Photographs

Rows of plates with teal centers are neatly arranged on long tables in a large room.

Desserts

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

Teen applies lipstick in front of a mirror while an older woman watches with a surprised expression.

New York Stories. W Magazine

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Bride adjusts her veil while family members help position it over her head.

The Veil

1998, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two performers exhale a large cloud of smoke during a theatrical act while a third watches.

Maria Del Bosco. Richard Foreman

2002, printed 2009 · Photographs

Man wearing medals sits at a tiled counter beside a microphone, looking to his left.

Brace Up! The Wooster Group

2003, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman holds a sleeping baby while two women talk nearby in a flowering garden.

Dallas. W Magazine

2001, printed 2009 · Photographs

Young woman in a red checked dress stands in a doorway looking concerned while two older women converse.

The Exact Center of The Universe. Century Center For Performing Arts

1999, printed 2009 · Photographs

Two young men in a living room, one slumped in a chair and the other standing with hand on his forehead.

Two Brothers

2000, printed 2009 · Photographs

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Exhibitions at the Whitney