Kentucky to Host First Major Women Abstract Expressionists Exhibition
The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, will present 'Abstract Expressionists: The Women' from May 16 to August 30, 2026, marking the state's first major exhibition devoted to Abstract Expressionism. The show assembles nearly 50 significant paintings by over 30 women artists created between 1936 and 1977. Featured artists include Elaine de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Bernice Bing, Howardena Pindell, and Alma Thomas. The exhibition aims to demonstrate how these women reshaped the movement through innovation and risk-taking, offering a more inclusive history of Abstract Expressionism.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Abstract Expressionists: The Women' runs May 16–August 30, 2026.
- First major exhibition of Abstract Expressionism in Kentucky.
- Nearly 50 paintings by more than 30 women artists.
- Works date from 1936 to 1977.
- Includes artists Elaine de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler, Grace Hartigan, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Bernice Bing, Howardena Pindell, and Alma Thomas.
- Hosted by the Speed Art Museum in Louisville.
Entities
Artists
- Elaine de Kooning
- Helen Frankenthaler
- Grace Hartigan
- Lee Krasner
- Joan Mitchell
- Bernice Bing
- Howardena Pindell
- Alma Thomas
Institutions
- Speed Art Museum
Locations
- Louisville
- Kentucky