Kiki Smith (b. 1954) Whitney Biennial: 2002 Kiki Smith is an artist of international prominence whose career has thus far spanned over three decades. Smith is a leading proponent of artists addressing philosophical, social, legal, and spiritual aspects of human nature. The Museum Haus Esters in Krefeld, Germany is currently exhibiting Kiki Smith: Her Home, an exhibition of new works that explore a woman's life from birth to death, through August 24, 2008. | Cai Guo-Qiang (b. 1957) Whitney Biennial: 2000 Cai Guo-Qiang’s work has, since the outset, been scholarly and often politically charged. His solo exhibitions and projects include The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mass MoCA, Smithsonian Institution, Tate Modern, The Museum of Modern Art, APEC, and a retrospective at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum now through May 28, 2008. He is also serving as director of visual and special effects for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic Games this August. |