Spectator viewing Mark Bradford's collage (photo by Mark Barry) We get a big kick out of massive holes broken in the walls, phony obituaries, and fake film trailers. While you won't catch us sporting designer Klansmen's outfits, these are a few of the pieces that we're excited about at the Whitney Biennial. This ongoing exhibition has defined trends in contemporary American art since 1932. For the first time ever, the museum brought in European curators, who picked artists from all over the world, another first for the Biennial. From paintings to pickled film, the Biennial boasts an eclectic spectacle, including funky furnishings and picketing bunnies. A rebellious theme is apparent with dashes of vulgarity, vandalism, and familiar dissent. Many of the artists freely comment on the social fabric of the U.S., whether it's politics, media, or mass consumption. A few artists even embedded the star-spangled colors and symbols of American nationalism into their quirky masterpieces. Whatever perspective you have on our nation, be assured, the Biennial is made to entertain. Suggested Sites... Whitney Biennial 2006 - explore the art world's epic event on view until May 28 at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York. artnet Magazine: Biennial in Babylon - Jerry Saltz praises the Biennial for being un-American, brainy, and self-conscious. New York Magazine: Biennial Stars and Detractors - check out a timeline featuring historical highlights of the Whitney Biennial. New York Press: Truth Seekers - an art critic skips reading the labels and dives right into the meat of the exhibition.

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