Michael Goldberg's Red Paintings at Knoedler & Company Reveal Abstract Expressionist Hybridity
From May 6 to July 20, 2010, Knoedler & Company in New York City presented Michael Goldberg's Red Paintings, created between 1962 and 1963, showcasing his distinctive style within Abstract Expressionism. Goldberg, linked to second-generation artists such as Joan Mitchell and Norman Bluhm, moved away from European influences to delve into profound themes. Notable pieces included Untitled and Dear Wo, characterized by intersecting lines against raw sienna backgrounds. Critics observed a cultural evolution from the 1950s to the 1960s, mirroring the political climate. Goldberg's artistic journey was shaped by his ties to poets and his marriage to sculptor Lynn Umlauf. This exhibition highlighted the tension between action painting and formalism, with Goldberg merging gesture and color field, marking a pivotal moment in American art.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: May 6 to July 20, 2010
- Location: Knoedler & Company, 9 East 70th Street, New York City
- Featured artist: Michael Goldberg, a second-generation abstract expressionist
- Key works: Red Paintings from 1962-63, including Dear Wo and Untitled
- Goldberg's hybrid approach rejected European taste for extreme content
- Influences: Poets Frank O'Hara, Gregory Corso, and David Shapiro
- Personal life: Married to sculptor Lynn Umlauf, dinners in Rothko's former studio
- Art historical context: Debates between action painting and chromatic abstraction
Entities
Artists
- Michael Goldberg
- Norman Bluhm
- Joan Mitchell
- Mark Rothko
- Barnett Newman
- Clyfford Still
- Frank O'Hara
- Gregory Corso
- David Shapiro
- Lynn Umlauf
Institutions
- Knoedler & Company
- Museum of Modern Art
Locations
- New York City
- United States