The Whitney Museum of American Art is launching a new program called "Open Plan" in its fifth-floor galleries, running from February 26 to May 14, 2016. The program will feature a series of solo projects by artists including Andrea Fraser, Lucy Dodd, Michael Heizer, Cecil Taylor, and Steve McQueen, each presenting work for short durations in the museum's largest column-free gallery space.
This initiative matters because it allows the Whitney to fully utilize its expansive new Renzo Piano-designed space for the first time, encouraging frequent repeat visits and highlighting experimental, site-responsive works. The program underscores the museum's commitment to showcasing diverse artistic practices and making innovative use of its architectural features.