The Whitney Museum of American was born out of sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney's advocacy on behalf of living American artists. At the beginning of the twentieth century, unknown artists found it nearly impossible to exhibit or sell their work as patrons were focused on art being created by known artists in Europe. Recognizing the obstacles these artists faced, Mrs. Whitney began purchasing and showing their work, thereby becoming the leading patron of American art from 1907 until her death in 1942.

Inspired by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney's spirit of philanthropy toward unknown artists, this black nickel brass pin with hard enamel, made exclusively by Pintrill, is an expansion of our There Are Artists Among Us series with a gender inclusive translation. Express yourself without saying a word!

Size: 0.86" x 1.25"

About the designer:
Founded in the spring of 2014, PINTRILL is a pin accessory and lifestyle brand based out of Brooklyn, New York. PINTRILL creates pin designs that are inspired by popular culture icons and sayings-anything ranging from emoji designs, popular sayings, fun memes, and more.

They create pins through a considered design process, immortalizing pop culture moments with razor-sharp wit. The result: wearable iconography that captures the zeitgeist of our time with a sense of humor and self-awareness.

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