David Anfam Curates Abstract Expressionism Exhibition at Haunch of Venison, Expanding the Canon

Between September 12 and November 12, 2008, "Abstract Expressionism: A World Elsewhere" was showcased at Haunch of Venison in New York City, under the curation of David Anfam. This exhibition reexamined the American essence of the movement, highlighting artists such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Robert Motherwell, as well as Lee Krasner and Joan Mitchell. Significant pieces included Pollock's "Number 17, 1950 (Fireworks)" and Krasner's "Another Storm" (1963). Anfam pointed out the movement's visual impact and cultural importance, referring to it as "an indelible artistic episode." The review acknowledged some curatorial challenges and commended the exhibition catalogue for its academic insight. The gallery was situated at 1230 Sixth Avenue, 20th Floor, Manhattan.