Joan Mitchell: The Last Decade

Joan Mitchell is one of my favorite artists.  I was disappointed to find that there was only one of her paintings in the Abstract Expressionism exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art on view now.  I wish I lived in Beverly Hills.  If I did, I could view fourteen of her gorgeous works at the Gagosian Gallery.  The Last Decade includes paintings from the last ten years of her life when she lived in France.  I highly recommend making time for this wonderful exhibition which runs from November 13 through December 23, 2010.  You can make it a present to yourself.  I'll guess I'll have to make due with the catalog.  Sigh.

Abstract Expressionism New York

Since I've been posting about art, I figured this would be a good time to tell you about a very exciting exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art this fall. Abstract Expressionism New York will trace the development of the artist movement from it's beginning in the 1940's through to the 1960's when it reached its zenith. The exhibition will be compiled from the museum's holding and will include over 300 works by such illustrious artists as Jackson Pollack, his wife Lee Krasner, Willem de Kooning (above), Mark Rothko, Arshile Gorky, Robert Motherwell, and Joan Mitchell. I know Abstract Expressionism doesn't appeal to everyone but it is one of my absolute favorite art movements. Since most of the works aren't representational, each person who views them can see something different or just appreciate them for their expansive use of color. Abstract Expressionism New York will be on view October 3, 2010 through April 25, 2011. See you there!