Ruth Asawa, Untitled (WC.252, Persimmons), ca. 1970s–80s. Watercolor on paper, 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm). Private collection. © 2024 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy David Zwirner. Photo: James Paonessa.

The Menil Collection is proud to present a special event in conjunction with their ongoing exhibition Ruth Asawa Through Line.

Addie Lanier, the artist’s daughter, and Marilyn Chase, the artist’s biographer, discuss with Menil Chief Curator Edouard Kopp how Asawa’s art and life were intertwined. Gain insights into Asawa’s creative process and the profound impact her poetic works on paper have had on her family and community.

The event is FREE and open to the public with a reception to follow the discussion. Click the button below to learn more and for parking information: