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An impossibly brilliant, modern and beautifully difficult view of our country, Glenn Ligon: America is the first real and substantive retrospective of the New York-based artist, who has pursued his work with vigor, grace and integrity throughout his career.
Do yourself a solid and jump the 6 train in New York City up to 77th, and check out this show, which includes a wonderfully odd portrait of Malcolm X. Through June 5, 2011. Find out more at the Whitney Museum of American Art.