The Cycladic Books

Chryssa “Cycladic Book Nos. 2, 5, 8” 1955 Dia Chelsea
Chryssa “Cycladic Book Nos. 2, 5, 8” 1955 Dia Chelsea

Dia Chelsea’s two large spaces are currently filled with big work by the Greek artist Chryssa. Her light sculptures were in the first dark room and her large newspaper like pieces are hanging in the the light filled space. I love her little plaster, terracotta sculptures from 1955.

Gerhard Richter Abstract Drawing at David Zwirner in Chelsea
Gerhard Richter Abstract Drawing at David Zwirner in Chelsea

Gerhard Richter has stopped painting for now but he is still working at the top of his game. His show at David Zwirner in Chelsea is a showstopper. In addition to some some of his last paintings there are rooms of pencil drawings, ink and wash drawings and watercolors. Peggi and I spent quite a while in front of this one (his third drawing from September 12, 2022) marveling at how he layers abstract textures and then dramatically plays with the space by adding ink lines.

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  1. How did I miss this? Did you take any photos of the Richter, Mr. Popwars?

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