"Exasperations" is a nine-part series of etchings and aquatints executed by Mel Bochner between February and October 2023, each printed in blue on the tactile surface of Somerset Velvet paper. The use of aquatint alongside etching creates tonal variations and atmospheric depth across the series, while Bochner's choice to present the works on full sheets emphasizes the materiality of the paper itself. Created during a prolific period in the artist's later practice, the work exemplifies his continued engagement with printmaking as a vehicle for conceptual exploration.