The Whitney Art Party’s theme this year called for “loud patterns,” and loud it was. “The energy at last night’s Whitney Art Party was electric,” echoed Hankin. “The Whitney art party was electric, and it felt as if everyone in attendance was in competition with the works of art for the boldest look of the night,” Gabrielle Richardson, another committee host, told Observer. “The energy at the Whitney Art Party felt creative, curious, and alive. The crowd surged forward to vibe with the singer-songwriter and producer, whose 2024 debut album, What’s Wrong With New York?