Dyson has become one of the defining abstract artists of her generation, and her saturated blue fields are overwhelming at gallery scale in a way reproductions flatten completely. Sharing a building with Benglis and Shechet, this is the single densest stop in Chelsea — three heavyweight women sculptors and painters under one roof, free. If you only have an hour in the neighborhood, spend it at 540 West 25th.
What to expect
Large-scale paintings in deep, layered blues with precise geometric interventions, possibly joined by sculptural elements, across Pace's galleries. The palette rewards patience — forms surface slowly out of the darkness the longer you look. Combined with the two concurrent Pace shows, plan about 45 minutes in the building.
Good to know
- C/E to 23rd St; Pace anchors 25th St between 10th and 11th Aves
- Closed Sunday and Monday — go Friday or Saturday
- See all three concurrent Pace shows in one visit
- The blue works read best with time; don't rush the rooms
- Elevator access throughout the building
- The High Line and Hudson Yards are each a short walk after
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Common questions
What is Black Compositional Thought?
Dyson's term for her practice of abstracting how Black and brown bodies navigate built and natural environments — expressed through geometry, water imagery, and deep blue fields.
Is admission free?
Yes, free and open during Pace's regular gallery hours.
What else is in the building?
Lynda Benglis and Arlene Shechet exhibitions run concurrently through late October.
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