Benglis has spent fifty years making materials do things they shouldn't — pouring, oozing, and knotting them into frozen motion. The 1985 glass pieces have almost never been exhibited, which makes this a genuine deep cut even for regular gallery-goers. If you want a show where the how is as wild as the what, this is the sleeper pick of the Chelsea fall openings.
What to expect
An intimate but material-dense survey across Pace's 25th Street galleries: glossy knots of glass catching light, torqued bronzes, pleated metallic wall reliefs, and ceramic forms spanning 1972 to 2024. Labels trace her processes, from Kevlar-gloved glasswork to folded paper. A focused 30-minute visit covers it well.
Good to know
- C/E to 23rd St; Pace is at 540 W 25th between 10th and 11th Aves
- Closed Sunday and Monday — visit Friday or Saturday
- Two more Pace shows (Torkwase Dyson, Arlene Shechet) run in the same building
- The glass works reward slow, close looking — go when it's quiet
- Elevator access to all gallery floors
- High Line entrance at 26th St is around the corner for after
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Common questions
Is this a retrospective?
It's a focused survey of sculpture from 1972 to 2024 built around Benglis's hand-worked processes, including rarely seen 1985 glass.
Do I need tickets?
No — Pace is free and open to the public during gallery hours.
What else is on at Pace?
Concurrent shows by Torkwase Dyson and Arlene Shechet run in the same building through late October.
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