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Lynda Benglis: KNOTTING, TYING, FOLDING at Pace Gallery Explores Five Decades of Gesture and Material

exhibition · 2026-07-27

From September 11 to October 24, 2026, Pace Gallery in Chelsea will showcase Lynda Benglis: KNOTTING, TYING, FOLDING at 540 West 25th Street. This exhibition spans works created between 1972 and 2024, illustrating Benglis's investigation of physical actions through diverse materials, such as glazed ceramic, bronze, and sand-cast glass from 1985. The earliest artwork, Sparkle Knot IV (1972), reflects her initial exploration of knotting. The display highlights pleated sculptures mounted on walls (1982-1990) and 1985 glass pieces characterized as a 'play-dance activity.' Recent bronze works appear to ripple with the movement of viewers. Additionally, Dior's Fall/Winter haute couture collection in 2026, crafted by Jonathan Anderson, draws inspiration from Benglis's concepts of knotting and draping.

Key facts

  • Exhibition dates: September 11 – October 24, 2026
  • Location: Pace Gallery, 540 West 25th Street, Chelsea, New York
  • Works span 1972 to 2024, including rarely exhibited glass works from 1985
  • Earliest work: Sparkle Knot IV (1972), wire mesh, plaster, paint, sparkles
  • Pleated wall sculptures from 1982–1990 use accordion-pleated wire mesh with plaster and gold leaf or vaporized metals
  • Glass works made by pouring molten glass into sand molds, manipulated with Kevlar gloves and sticks; described as 'play-dance activity'
  • Elephant Necklace (2016) consists of 37 glazed ceramic elements arranged in a circle on the floor
  • Dior's 2026 Fall/Winter haute couture collection by Jonathan Anderson drew on Benglis's knotting, pleating, and draping

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  • New York
  • United States
  • Chelsea
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Basel
  • Switzerland
  • Denmark
  • New Orleans
  • Louisiana
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Florida
  • Qatar

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