This event is in the past.It took place on April 25, 2026 at Marian Goodman Gallery.




Trial of the Finger
At Marian Goodman Gallery
Hollywood
Tacita Dean draws without looking at the paper and photographs without looking through the lens: her "blind" methods embrace happy accidents and strange beauty. The exhibition title nods to Dr. Johnson's critique of Metaphysical poets who counted syllables by finger rather than ear.
contemporary art
gallery exhibition
experimental drawing
chalk and slate
Tips
📜title from Dr. Johnson's critique of Metaphysical poets
🖐️works feature fingers and ears throughout
🎨chalk on found painted slate, enamel on train windows
Trial of the Finger
At Marian Goodman Gallery
Hollywood




Tacita Dean draws without looking at the paper and photographs without looking through the lens: her "blind" methods embrace happy accidents and strange beauty. The exhibition title nods to Dr. Johnson's critique of Metaphysical poets who counted syllables by finger rather than ear.
contemporary art
gallery exhibition
experimental drawing
chalk and slate
Tips
📜title from Dr. Johnson's critique of Metaphysical poets
🖐️works feature fingers and ears throughout
🎨chalk on found painted slate, enamel on train windows
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