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Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, Manhattan

Hyundai Terrace Commission: Kelly Akashi

Kelly Akashi takes over the Whitney's open-air terrace — sculpture against Hudson River and skyline views.

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The Whitney's outdoor terraces are one of the best free-feeling views in the city, and this season sculptor Kelly Akashi gets them as her canvas with the Hyundai Terrace Commission. Her precise, material-rich forms — glass, bronze, cast hands — gain new charge set against the Hudson and the skyline. If you're at the Whitney for the Biennial, step outside: this is the photogenic, open-air highlight that doubles as the best photo spot in the building.

What to expect

Expect sculpture installed on the museum's open-air terraces, viewable as you move between indoor galleries, with the river and skyline as backdrop. The combination of art and view is the draw. Included with your Whitney ticket.

Good to know

  • The L to Eighth Avenue or A/C/E to 14th Street
  • On the outdoor terraces — accessed between indoor floors
  • Among the best photo spots in the museum, especially near sunset
  • Included with Whitney admission, alongside the Biennial
  • See Akashi's indoor solo at Lisson Gallery in Chelsea too

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Common questions

Where is the commission installed?

On the Whitney's open-air terraces, with Hudson River and skyline views.

Is it included with admission?

Yes, it's part of a Whitney ticket.

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