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This event is in the past.It took place on May 23, 2026 at Dia Beacon.

Play Sets: Agnes Martin 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
Star performer

Play Sets: Agnes Martin

May 23 at 10:30am

At Dia Beacon

Beacon

🛼"wish I could roller skate thru the building"
☀️Visit when sunny — light transforms the space
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Designed for ages five and up

See Agnes Martin's delicate grids in a whole new way. This hands-on family program invites kids and grown-ups to explore her minimalist masterpieces through playful exercises that turn looking into doing.

hands-on art program
Agnes Martin focus
minimalist art exploration
family-friendly museum
Free

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