Chapter 1
The secret origins of the drip
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Chapter 2
Step out of the shadow
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Chapter 3
Staining and soaking the canvas
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Chapter 4
The historic Ninth Street show
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Abstract expressionism's forgotten women
Ch 4 · The historic Ninth Street show
andy On Ninth Street, New York, in '51 Women artists, their moment had come Abstract Expressionism's heart, beating strong Their vibrant art, ignored too long
Fun Fact
The cost of entry: Each artist in the famous 1951 Ninth Street Show contributed just $10 to help cover the costs of the exhibition.
Glossary
exhibition (noun)
A public display of works of art or other items of interest. In May 1951, New York artists organized a landmark storefront display featuring eleven female painters.
A public display of works of art or other items of interest. In May 1951, New York artists organized a landmark storefront display featuring eleven female painters.
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In what year did the historic Ninth Street Art Exhibition take place in Greenwich Village?
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Under what male pseudonym did artist Grace Hartigan exhibit her paintings early in her career?
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Who was the only female artist photographed in Life magazine's famous 1951 "Irascibles" portrait?
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How did mid-century art galleries systematically exclude women from the Abstract Expressionist market?
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How did some historical publications later diminish Hedda Sterne's presence in "The Irascibles" photo?