DUAL PASSIONS Overdue recognition for the gallerist Betty Parsons as an artist in her own right

Recognised first and foremost as a mid-century dealer, Betty Parsons made a seminal contribution to the post-war New York art scene. Her eponymous gallery, which opened in 1946, promoted the work of emerging artists of the era, including Helen Frankenthaler and Jackson Pollock. Now, an exhibition at London’s Alison Jacques uncovers Parsons’ lesser-known

role as an abstract painter and sculptor, charting the evolution of her signature bold, colourful style throughout her six-decade career. Highlights of the show, which focuses on her paintings from the 1960s and 1970s, include Midnight Flute, with its crimson and cerulean concentric ovals, and the dynamically composed Buzzing. meg honigmann

‘Betty Parsons’ is at Alison Jacques Gallery (www.alisonjacquesgallery.com) until 9 November.

‘Buzzing’ (1965) by Betty Parsons. Right: her ‘Seeds’ (1970). Bottom right: her ‘Midnight Flute’ (1968)