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The Morgan Library & Museum, Murray Hill, Manhattan

Sol LeWitt's Wall Drawing 552d

Sol LeWitt's bands of bright color sweep across a Morgan wall — a Conceptual-art classic executed to the artist's instructions.

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Sol LeWitt revolutionized art by separating the idea from the hand: his wall drawings are sets of instructions that anyone can execute, and Wall Drawing 552d unfurls across a Morgan wall in sweeping, brightly colored bands that feel both rigorous and joyful. It's a perfect, free-with-admission encounter with Conceptual art's biggest idea, hiding in plain sight at a library museum. If you like art that makes you think about authorship and color at once, seek it out.

What to expect

Expect a large mural-scale work of bold, curving color bands painted directly onto the wall according to LeWitt's instructions. There's nothing to read into the surface — the concept is the point. Step back to take in the full sweep of color.

Good to know

  • At the Morgan Library & Museum in Murray Hill, Manhattan
  • Closest train is the 6 to 33rd St, then a short walk
  • Included with museum admission; on ongoing view
  • A great quick intro to Conceptual and instruction-based art
  • Best viewed from a distance for the full color effect
  • Pair with the Morgan's historic rooms and rotating shows

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Common questions

What is a Sol LeWitt wall drawing?

A work that exists as a set of written instructions, executed directly on the wall by others — a cornerstone of Conceptual art.

Is it included with admission?

Yes — it's viewable with general museum admission.

How long is it on view?

It's on ongoing view at the Morgan.

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