Installation view of "Mary Ann Unger: Across the Bering Strait"
Staged amid a resurgence of interest in the feminist artist's work, the sweeping solo show brings new light to the Unger's pioneering practice.
Considered one of the crowning jewels of Mary Ann Unger’s oeuvre, Across the Bering Strait (1992–1994) is a pioneering installation art piece, reflective of decades of experimentation and creative evolution. Comprising 34 elements, the modular work is exemplary of Unger’s visual language; it is expressive, abstract, and engages with themes of support, care, and the inherent relationship between bodies both formally and conceptually. Right now, Across the Bering Strait stars as the titular work in a sweeping solo exhibition dedicated to the artist at Berry Campbell, New York, produced in collaboration with the Mary Ann Unger Estate. The exhibition sheds new light on the artist’s legacy during a moment of renewed critical interest.
On view through May 17, 2025, “Mary Ann Unger: Across the Bering Strait” features an array of early sculptures and works on paper, offering insight into forms and ideas Unger returned to throughout her career.
April 28, 2025
