Richard Serra's Three-Part Exhibition Opens at Gagosian New York

Richard Serra presents a tripartite exhibition across three Gagosian galleries in New York, marking his 34th show with the gallery since 1984. The exhibition includes works at 980 Madison Avenue, 555 West 24th Street, and 522 West 21st Street. A notable feature is 'Reverse Curve (2005/19)', originally conceived in 2005 for an exhibition in Reggio Emilia, Italy, but only now realized for the first time. All works were forged in Germany and shipped to Newark, New Jersey. The two segments of 'Reverse Curve' were exposed to the elements during the Atlantic crossing, resulting in a more pronounced rust-orange color on one side. Serra discusses the importance of weight in his work, stating that he knows more about weight than lightness. The dimensions of the pieces were determined empirically: fifty tons is the maximum limit for trucks crossing the George Washington Bridge to reach New York. Images of the project were taken by Francesca Magnani for Artribune.