NY - In the early 1970’s, #BriceMarden was exploring the idea of how to make an abstract picture convey significant emotion and feeling. Introduced to Patti Smith as part of the vibrant downtown New York scene that came to define an entire era, the portrait ‘Star’ aimed to capture some of the energy and fearlessness that Patti herself set in motion through her music and poetry. #20thCentury & #ContemporaryArt Senior Specialist Zach Miner elaborates further on phillips.com. Visit the work at 450 Park through Sunday!