Recording Artists

Helen Frankenthaler: Let ’er Rip

11.12.2019 - By GettyPlay

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This episode focuses on Helen Frankenthaler (1928–2011). Joining host Helen Molesworth are artist Rodney McMillian and art historian Alexander Nemerov. Frankenthaler made large abstract paintings by pouring thinned paint directly onto the horizontal canvas. In interviews from 1969 and 1971, she discusses the inspiration for this radical innovation as well as other early influences.

Additional Resources

Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

Cindy Nemser Papers Finding Aid

Barbara Rose Papers Finding Aid

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