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Lighthouse Series V(acrylic on paper), by Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011), in the show “Helen Frankenthaler Late Works,’’ at the New Britain (Conn.) Museum of American Art, Feb. 11-May 23.

It’s the first museum presentation dedicated to the exploration of works from Helen Frankenthaler’s late life, and features 22 works on paper from 1990-2003.

New Britain’s flag. Note the bees, meant to refer to the work ethic of the former major factory town’s residents.