As we’ve all known for ages, the Biennial is a one-stop tour of “What’s Happening Now,” determined by a completely untransparent selection process that’s a combination of Rolodex, word of mouth, perso…
How does a young artist without gallery representation show work in the Whitney Biennial? Visitors to the show certainly love an unknown pleasure—Ryan Trecartin's inclusion in the 2006 Biennial was la…