Frankenthaler at Eighty commemorates painter Helen Frankenthaler's eightieth birthday with a selection of masterworks from her own collection. Published concurrently with an exhibition at New York's Knoedler & Company, this handsome volume--the cover of which features Frankenthaler's great painting, "A Green Thought in a Green Shade" (1981)--pays tribute to the painter's long and distinguished career, with a fully illustrated survey of the works chosen for the exhibition, which represent quintessential paintings from each period of her career. Also included are historic photographs of Frankenthaler and a detailed chronology studded with reprinted images from periodicals, including art magazine covers. An essay by curator Karen Wilkin--who worked closely with Frankenthaler in the curation of this exhibition, and who has worked with the painter extensively for decades--sheds new light on the painter's tremendous contribution to American art during the last half-century.
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A work of art in itself,
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At only 75 pages and commemorating Helen Frankenthaler's 80th birthday, this book is a work of art itself. With just under two dozen illustrations of her work, it's certainly not a monograph, and not for those wanting a comprehensive look at all her work. Yet the illustrations are work I've not seen reproduced before and the finest color reproduction I've ever seen. Plus, there are photos of her that include magazine covers that featured her (New York Times Magazine and Art News). The book is gorgeously designed with white space that presents paintings and works on paper at their best. So, for those who already admire her work, this is a summing up of an amazing artist. Highly recommended and yes, do buy the hardcover book.
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Helen Frankenthaler: Ave Atque Vale,
By Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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The art world - and humanity - has lost another important figure who helped change art and create the concept of colorfield painting. By simply pouring paint from coffee cans onto canvas and linen she created her exquisite color stains that drew praise from critics and public alike - simple, otherworldly, and yet appearing as works of art that were momentary and at the same time timeless.This eloquent book is very much in keeping with the artist's approach to her craft. it is brief, beautifully designed, and offers enough commentary by Karen Wilkin to seal the reader's interest while celebrating her then 80th birthday. This is as tender a scrapbook of her history as could be assembled. She died this month at age 83. She will never be forgotten. Grady Harp, December 11
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