The Geometric Essence of Fanny Sanín on Display at the Americas Society

“Geometric Equations” is the prominent Colombian artist's first institutional and solo exhibition in New York.
In a bright and serene space, the precise forms and vibrant colors created by Fanny Sanín stand out with sobriety and depth. At 87 years old, and with a career spanning more than 300 group exhibitions and 55 solo exhibitions worldwide, the renowned Colombian artist presents “Geometric Equations” in New York, her first institutional retrospective in this city.
The exhibition, open to the public until July 26 at the Americas Society, spans more than six decades of rigorous exploration within geometric abstraction.

Based in Manhattan since 1971, Sanín is one of the pioneers of abstract art in the Americas. Her career has been nurtured by a solid aesthetic vision and a tireless work ethic, which has transcended borders and audiences.

The exhibition, curated by art historian Edward J. Sullivan, brings together large acrylics, preparatory studies, and works on paper that reveal a structured creative process guided by the search for balance, rhythm, and harmony.
“I am very pleased because this exhibition captures part of my career, my evolution, and it has been exciting to revisit works I made at different stages… There is also an inevitable nostalgia when seeing them again,” the artist shared.
Sanín avoids narrative or symbolic titles. Instead, she identifies her works with numbers and dates, rejecting literal interpretations and opting for a purely visual experience.

“I don't believe in inspiration, I believe in work. My process begins with many preliminary studies; I can make ten, twelve, even fifteen sketches before arriving at the final work… It's like composing music.”
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