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Open · Until 23 May 2027

Mary Henry: A Long Unbroken Line

Mary Henry (American, 1913-2009), La Vida Breve , ca. 1985, acrylic on canvas, 72 1/4 in x 96 11/16 in x 2 1/16 in, Gift of the Bill Rhoades Collection in memory of Murna and Vay Rhoades, © Mary Henry Estate, 2014.43.2a,b

Mary Henry (American, 1913-2009), La Vida Breve , ca. 1985, acrylic on canvas, 72 1/4 in x 96 11/16 in x 2 1/16 in, Gift of the Bill Rhoades Collection in memory of Murna and Vay Rhoades, © Mary Henry Estate, 2014.43.2a,b · License

Mary Henry: A Long Unbroken Line is on view at Portland Art Museum, Portland, United States, until May 23, 2027.

Last verified September 22, 2026 · Official source ↗

This exhibition at the Portland Art Museum surveys the abstract work of Mary Henry, focusing on her exploration of form and color. Influenced by the Bauhaus movement, Henry created geometric paintings and murals throughout her long career, dedicated to investigating the vast potential of shapes and color relationships.

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  1. Portland Art Museum
    Portland, United States · November 20, 2025 – May 23, 2027
    Until 23 May 2027

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Exhibition image for Mary Henry: A Long Unbroken Line

Mary Henry (American, 1913-2009), La Vida Breve , ca. 1985, acrylic on canvas, 72 1/4 in x 96 11/16 in x 2 1/16 in, Gift of the Bill Rhoades Collection in memory of Murna and Vay Rhoades, © Mary Henry Estate, 2014.43.2a,b

Mary Henry (American, 1913-2009), La Vida Breve , ca. 1985, acrylic on canvas, 72 1/4 in x 96 11/16 in x 2 1/16 in, Gift of the Bill Rhoades Collection in memory of Murna and Vay Rhoades, © Mary Henry Estate, 2014.43.2a,b · License · Source ↗