Moby-Dick: A Marathon Reading

In celebration of the 164th anniversary of Herman Melville's classic Moby-Dick and of featured artist Frank Stella's artistic fixation on the whale-chasing saga, the Whitney is inviting celebrated artists and writers to read from the original text. Hear thunderous recitations from Salman Rushdie, Heidi Julavits, Mary Norris, Rosie Schaap and other singular creators at this two-day marathon reading.