Mary Heilmann’s exhibition at Hauser & Wirth’s Limmatstrasse gallery in Zürich (Switzerland) showcases over 30 drawings from 1975 to 2005, building on her 2024 “Daydream Nation” show in New York. Coinciding with the release of Mary Heilmann. Works on Paper: 1973–2019 by Hauser & Wirth Publishers, the exhibition highlights her enduring drawing practice. Born in 1940, Heilmann, trained in literature, ceramics, and sculpture, began painting and drawing after moving to New York in 1968. Her works on paper, ranging from watercolor studies to standalone pieces, feature simple geometric forms and abstract marks, reflecting series like Fans, Chairs, Serapes, and Grids. Notable pieces include Untitled Watercolor Study (ca. 1983–1986), inspired by Piet Mondrian, and Islands (1988), linked to European museum collections. The show also features ceramics and sculptural chairs, emphasizing Heilmann’s multimedia approach. The accompanying book explores her drawings as a form of daydreaming and memory, with essays by Alexis Lowry, Jo Applin, and Ilana Savdie. Heilmann’s work, celebrated globally, is currently featured at Dia Beacon, Guild Hall, and the Whitney Museum. The exhibition runs until December 20, 2025.
Mary Heilmann: Works on Paper / Hauser & Wirth Zürich, Limmatstrasse, October 2, 2025.
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