Exhibition

Secrets, Dialogues, Revelations: The Art of Betye and Alison Saar

Saturday, Jul 14–Sunday, Sep 16, 1990

Ontario Street

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This image shows an art installation that features several human-like statues with textured surfaces, arranged around a cross-shaped wooden platform on the floor. The walls are lined with dark yellow fabric, adding to the dimly lit, contemplative atmosphere.

Installation view, Secrets, Dialogues, Revelations: The Art of Betye and Alison Saar, MCA Chicago, 1990

Photo © MCA Chicago

Organized by the UCLA Wight Art Gallery (now the New Wight Gallery), this exhibition featured 25–30 works by both Betye Saar and her daughter Alison Saar, along with a specially commissioned collaborative installation by the artists.

An art gallery displaying various statues and artworks. The gallery includes vibrant sculptures such as a prominent blue figure holding an object, and other abstract pieces are showcased throughout the well-lit space.
Installation view, Secrets, Dialogues, Revelations: The Art of Betye and Alison Saar, MCA Chicago, 1990 Photo © MCA Chicago