Episode 62: What is Abstract Expressionism?

From Rothko to Pollock, the forms and shapes of abstract expressionism are known instantly. This post-WWII art movement has defined a corner stone of the Modern art movement and decorates wall-upon-wall of gallery space in museums... But what is it? Where did it come from? Where did it go? Like all good things, the art evolves throughout it's time and your favorite BYWAP hosts are here to guide you through this rich, colorful darkness. Don't worry, it'll make sense when we make it to the other side. 

Join us as we yell about the Cold War, roll our eyes at artists nursing blossoming God complexes as they explain their art, get heated over the influence of Peggy Guggenheim, and return attention to some of the coolest women artists we've covered in this podcast.  

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Our music was written and recorded by Elene Kadagidze.

Our cover art was designed by Lindsey Anton-Wood.

Sources:

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• Spivey, V. (n.d.). Abstract Expressionism, an introduction. In Khan Academy. Retrieved from: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/art-1010/post-war-american-art/abex/a/abstract-expressionism-an-introduction

• Hill, K. (2020). Keeping up with the boys: Abstract Expressionist Helen Frankenthaler. In Daily Art Magazine. Retrieved from: https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/keeping-up-with-the-boys-abstract-expressionist-helen-frankenthaler/

• Johnson, H. (2019). Remembering Alma Thomas. In Daily Art Magazine. Retrieved from: https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/remembering-alma-thomas/

• Cascone, S. (2016). 12 Women of Abstract Expressionism To Know Now. In Artnet News. Retrieved from: https://news.artnet.com/exhibitions/women-in-abstract-expressionism-636611

• Gotthardt, A. (2016). 11 Female Abstract Expressionists You Should Know, from Joan Mitchell to Alma Thomas. In Artsy. Retrieved from: https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-11-female-abstract-expressionists-who-are-not-helen-frankenthaler