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Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, Manhattan

Nancy Baker Cahill: Cento

Nancy Baker Cahill's augmented-reality and digital project Cento extends the Whitney's art experience beyond the gallery walls.

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Nancy Baker Cahill is a leading artist of augmented reality, placing immersive digital works into the air above real places, and Cento continues that boundary-pushing practice as part of the Whitney's digital program. Because it's viewable online, you can experience this one without setting foot in the museum — a fitting form for art about expanded, networked space. If you're curious about where art goes when it leaves the wall, explore Cento from anywhere.

What to expect

Expect a digital, augmented-reality artwork accessed online rather than in a physical gallery. The experience is screen-based and exploratory. Follow the Whitney's links to engage with it directly.

Good to know

  • A digital project presented by the Whitney, viewable online
  • No museum visit required — access it via the Whitney's website
  • Best experienced on a capable device with a good connection
  • Of interest to fans of augmented reality and digital art
  • Part of the Whitney's ongoing digital art program
  • Explore at your own pace from anywhere

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Common questions

Where can I see Cento?

Online — it's a digital project presented by the Whitney, viewable on the web rather than in the galleries.

Who is Nancy Baker Cahill?

An artist known for augmented-reality and immersive digital public artworks.

Do I need to visit the museum?

No — this project is accessible online.