Gagosian presents four decades of Helen Frankenthaler's monumental paintings
Gagosian has unveiled a new exhibition titled "Helen Frankenthaler: The Moment and the Distance," in partnership with the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. The exhibit showcases over twenty significant works by the renowned artist, created between 1960 and 1992. Arranged by decade, the large-scale pieces highlight Frankenthaler's distinctive use of vibrant colors and her innovative artistic techniques, providing insight into her evolution as an artist. The exhibition's name is inspired by a 1975 essay written by poet Barbara Guest, who celebrated Frankenthaler's remarkable balance of creativity and control in her work.
Key facts
- Exhibition organized in collaboration with the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
- Surveys four decades of paintings from 1960 to 1992
- Features more than twenty of Frankenthaler’s largest works
- Arranged by decade
- Title derived from a 1975 essay by Barbara Guest
- Barbara Guest was a poet and friend of the artist
Entities
Artists
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Barbara Guest
Institutions
- Gagosian
- Helen Frankenthaler Foundation