Radical Women: Lee Krasner

Deal with It

The abstract expressionist painter builds a name for herself in a circle of mostly male artists

Lee Krasner

Deal with It

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Krasner wears an apron and stands in front of a canvas, surrounded by painting supplies.

Lee Krasner in the classroom of Hans Hoffman, ca. 1938. Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, circa 1905–1984. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

By Helen Molesworth

Nov 12, 2019 40:44 min

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This episode focuses on Lee Krasner (1908–1984).

Joining host Helen Molesworth are artists Lari Pittman and Amy Sillman. In interviews from 1972, 1975, and 1978, the first-generation abstract expressionist discusses her formation as a painter, the progression of her work, her relationships with fellow artists, and her role as guardian of Jackson Pollock’s legacy.

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Four headshots of Krasner. She wears a light colored sweater with dark trim, and a bow atop her head.

Photobooth portraits of Lee Krasner, ca. 1938–1940. Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner papers, ca. 1905–84. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

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