Janice Van Horne's memoir reveals personal side of Clement Greenberg

Janice Van Horne's memoir, A Complicated Marriage: My Life With Clement Greenberg, published in 2012, provides her insights into the renowned critic. This 387-page account chronicles their marriage, beginning with her introduction to Greenberg following his affair with Helen Frankenthaler, despite familial opposition. She depicts life with a functioning alcoholic who experienced Jackson Pollock's demise and dealt with financial deceit. The book covers Greenberg's contributions to Commentary, his admiration for Lenny Bruce and Barbra Streisand, and his bond with Jasper Johns. Van Horne uncovers Greenberg's gentler nature and his practical approach to marriage. She had earlier released Greenberg's early letters and lectures. Van Horne died on October 14, 2015.