Irwin's Scrim Veil unveiled for first time since 1977

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Robert Irwin: Scrim Veil – Black Rectangle – Natural Light, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (1977)

Through September 1

‘One of the most important artists of his generation’ – The New York Times

Scrim veil – Black rectangle – Natural light, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (1977), by Light and Space artist Robert Irwin (b. 1928), has not been exhibited since its 1977 debut – a pivotal moment that set the course for Irwin’s subsequent practice. Made specifically for the Museum’s fourth floor, the large-scale installation engages the Whitney’s iconic Breuer building and the light emanating from the gallery’s oversize window. This is a unique opportunity to view a work that, per the artist’s direction, may be shown only in this setting.

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