Chapter 1
The shadow of Abstract Expressionism
Chapter 2
The Monhegan island escape of Lynne Drexler
Chapter 3
Global pioneers beyond New York
Chapter 4
The great modern rediscovery
YOUR GOAL
Master of Overlooked women of postwar art
Ch 1 · The shadow of Abstract Expressionism
andy The shadow of Abstract Expressionism
We're stepping out of the shade! (Out of the shade!) / Look at the colors we made! (Yeah, we made!)
andy The Eighth Street Club was the intellectual hub of the New York School, but female artists faced strict barriers.
andy Lee Krasner worked in the shadow of her husband Jackson Pollock, signing her art with gender-neutral initials to avoid bias.
Fun Fact
Elaine's quick portrait: Elaine de Kooning painted President John F. Kennedy in just under a year, creating dozens of sketches to capture his constant motion.
Glossary
abstract expressionism (noun)
An artistic movement of the twentieth century characterized by nonrepresentational imagery and gestural brushstrokes. Elaine de Kooning and Lynne Drexler created pioneering works in this style but were long overlooked.
An artistic movement of the twentieth century characterized by nonrepresentational imagery and gestural brushstrokes. Elaine de Kooning and Lynne Drexler created pioneering works in this style but were long overlooked.
Quiz
Who was Elaine de Kooning's famous artist husband, whose fame often overshadowed her own?
Quiz
Which female artist was known for her aggressive, colorful paintings of athletes and bulls?
Quiz
Where was the famous 'Eighth Street Club' located, which served as the hub for postwar artists?
Quiz
What did Helen Frankenthaler thin her oil paint with to create her signature stain effect?