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.
1966
Warhol’s film Chelsea Girls is a commercial success, offering an unedited glimpse into the daily lives of several Factory Superstars. Later it is considered an influential forerunner of reality TV.