Public Program
Panel Discussion: Ruth Asawa, Art & Life
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
Addie Lanier, the artist’s daughter, and Marilyn Chase, the artist’s biographer, discuss 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.
Attending the program:
This program takes place in the Menil Drawing Institute, located at 1412 W. Main St. Additional information regarding accessibility and parking can be found here. As always, Menil programs are free and open to all.
