Richard Smith's 'Kites' Exhibition at Flowers Gallery Marks First Major US Show in Decades

From October 15 to November 14, Flowers Gallery in New York City will showcase the first extensive American exhibition of Richard Smith's 'kites' in many years, located at 529 West 20th Street. Created in the early 1970s, these pieces feature vibrant fabric stretched over irregular rods, marking a significant shift from Smith's previous curved canvas works. A British artist who spent time in New York, Smith bridged hard edge abstraction and Pop Art in the 1960s. His 'kites' are celebrated for their dynamic freedom and links to the experiments of artists like Al Loving and Alan Shields. An opening reception is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, from 6 to 8 PM. The gallery is on the 3rd floor between 10th and 11th avenues, reachable at 212 439 1700.