Agnes Martin's Early and Recent Paintings Featured in Dual New York Exhibitions

Two exhibitions in New York celebrate the works of Agnes Martin, both early and contemporary. At Dia:Beacon, the show titled '...going forward into unknown territory... Agnes Martin's Early Paintings 1957–1967' presents 21 pieces from her time in New York, illustrating her evolution from late abstract expressionism to grid compositions, featuring 'The Spring' (1958). Martin relocated to New York in 1957 and departed for New Mexico in 1967. Meanwhile, PaceWildenstein's 'Agnes Martin: An Homage to Life' showcases her more recent creations, which reinterpret earlier themes. Now 92, Martin refined her artistic approach in the 1970s, utilizing square formats and delicate washes. Curator Lynne Cooke emphasizes her connections to late abstract expressionism, influenced by Native American traditions and Eastern philosophies.