A nice essay about Frankenthaler’s breakthrough technique here: Through her soak-stain technique the canvas and paint became one, emphasizing the flatness of the painting even while they conveyed great space. Through … Read More
Barbara Rose writes in Artforum about Walter Darby Bannard (1934–2016). Bannard was the hipster’s square. He enjoyed the appearance of conformity and pursued a life that looked conventional. But, in truth, … Read More
Pace Gallery’s 57th Street gallery will show a set of 10 of Kenneth Noland’s final paintings, done while in his 80’s and his eyesight failing, 26 January-4 March 2017. A catalogue will … Read More
An amazing, touching interview with Gerhardt Richter whose work and quotes are found in Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques. “These days, beauty is not in fashion,” says Richter, who has explored … Read More
During Art Basel Miami Beach, Pérez Art Museum Miami will feature work by David Reed whose work is found in Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques. For the museum Reed is creating new works inspired by … Read More
A window in the Hague designed by Bridget Riley is completed. The work of art took three years to realize. Bridget Riley has long been fascinated by the work of … Read More
Larry Poons is included in “Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques”, along with several reproductions of his work and quotes from our interview. Here in conversation with David Ebony: we all … Read More
An absolutely fascinating scholarly study of the chemistry in Jackson Pollok’s large drip painting, “Lavender Mist” which is featured in the book “Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques”. The study, … Read More
The University of Miami published a page to commemorate Walter Darby Bannard, who passed away Oct. 2, 2016. For many years, he was a professor and head of the department of … Read More
Surprising news that Bridget Riley has accepted a commission for a new painting: Prestigious British artist Bridget Riley will create a large new artwork for the Christchurch Art Gallery in … Read More
