White Columns is New York’s oldest alternative art space. It was founded in 1970 by a group of artists including Jeffrey Lew and Gordon Matta-Clark as an experimental platform for art. White Columns presents an ongoing program of exhibitions, projects, talks, screenings, and events. Additionally, it has a record label ‘The Sound of White Columns’ that releases vinyl-only recordings by artist-performers. The organization is a consistently vital supporter of emerging and under-recognized artists, especially those with disabilities and has endeavored to make the art world more inclusive and diverse.
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Installation view of Anne Minich at White Columns, January 23 - March 7, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns. Photography by Marc Tatti.
Installation view of Anne Minich at White Columns, January 23 - March 7, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns. Photography by Marc Tatti.
Still from Bailey Scieszka, ‘Fighting History with Lightning’, Video, Duration: 7 mins 32 sec. Courtesy of the artist and included in White Columns Online: ‘Strange Days: Hit Pause' curated by Jackie Klempay, April 25 - July 17, 2020.
Diane Kotila, ‘Untitled’, 2020. Oil on linen wrapped panel. 30” x 40”.
Diane Kotila at White Columns, September 22 – December 12, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns
Diane Kotila, ‘Untitled’, 2020. Oil on linen wrapped panel. 40” x 40”.
Diane Kotila at White Columns, September 22 – December 12, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns.
Installation view of Kim Westfall at White Columns, January 23 - March 7, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns. Photography by Marc Tatti.
Installation view of Kim Westfall at White Columns, January 23 - March 7, 2020. Courtesy of the artist and White Columns. Photography by Marc Tatti.
Maya Stovall, ‘1966 (1526 NASDAQ: FAANG), no. 25, 2019’. Archives, buttercream neon, and FAANG fonts.
Maya Stovall ‘LUX’ at White Columns, September 22 – December 12, 2020. Image courtesy of Maya Stovall and Reyes | Finn. Photography by Clare Gatto.
Maya Stovall, ‘2019 (1526 NASDAQ: FAANG), no. 45’, 2019. Archives, buttercream neon, and FAANG fonts.
Maya Stovall ‘LUX’ at White Columns, September 22 – December 12, 2020. Image courtesy of Maya Stovall and Reyes | Finn. Photography by Clare Gatto.
“Our grantees range from small arts organizations with one staff member to major museums, yet they all provide essential resources for artists as well as innovative platforms for critical cultural dialogue. Creative risk-taking is at the heart of this country’s most meaningful social, political, and cultural developments, therefore we are proud to stand behind artist-centered organizations that support experimental practice.”
Joel Wachs, President