"As a teacher, Hofmann is credited with shaping the development of abstraction in the United States, and many of his students would become Abstract Expressionism's greatest innovators. Without diminishing Hofmann's influence as a teacher, the exhibition makes a case for lifting up Hofmann's art. "Hofmann's legacy as a teacher has often overshadowed his own work as an artist," the accompanying text states. Making the case for Hofmann as an artist isn't hard, as his pieces all convey a searching, vibrant energy without being repetitive. Each fits comfortably into the whole of Hofmann's work, as it's represented in the show; each has its own statement to make.