Philadelphia Artists Selected for Prestigious Whitney Biennial
Four Philadelphia-based artists, Maia Chao, Michelle Lopez, Emilio Martínez Poppe, and Jonathan González, have been selected to feature their work in the prestigious Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

Philadelphia, PA, August 22, 2026 —
Four artists based in Philadelphia have been chosen to exhibit their work at the upcoming Whitney Biennial, a highly regarded exhibition held at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.
The selected artists are Maia Chao, Michelle Lopez, Emilio Martínez Poppe, and Jonathan González. Their inclusion in the Biennial marks a significant recognition of their artistic contributions.
The Whitney Biennial is a recurring exhibition that showcases contemporary art from the United States. It is known for introducing emerging artists and highlighting current trends in the art world. The museum has not provided further details regarding the specific works these Philadelphia-based artists will be presenting.
The event is scheduled to take place at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Information regarding the dates and duration of the exhibition was not immediately available.
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