Helen Frankenthaler

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Sotheby's Sets Records with New Auction Format
Sotheby’s new approach to live auctions in the age of coronavirus was a success last week, offering hope to investors across the art market.
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They Didn't Just Paint: Prints from 20th Century Master Painters
With two upcoming auctions, Christie's offers the unique opportunity to compare the artistic outputs of some modern masters. Contemporary Edition, on February 27, features a variety of prints from…
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How Jackson Pollock Became So Overrated
There’s an overlooked reason for Pollock’s fame. Even if you love him, you might not know the name of the man who made him famous.
A Close Look at Helen Frankenthaler’s “Mountains and Sea”

A close look at Helen Frankenthaler's "Mountains and Sea" (1952, oil and charcoal on unsized, unprimed canvas), at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC.