The Whitney Museum of American Art

The Whitney Museum of American Art opened its doors in 1930 thanks to the museum's namesake, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. The Whitney, as it's known in many circles, contains more than 23,000 works of art completed by more than 3,400 different artists. The Whitney is famous for hosting its Annual and Biennial exhibits as a means to highlight the work of artists who are just getting established in the industry. Here are some of the "must see" items at The Whitney Museum of American Art. Laughing Child Armistice Night Etude