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Abstract Expressionist

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to the movement in American painting, centered mainly in New York, that flourished in the 1940s and 1950s. Incorporating theories of Surrealism, Synthetic Cubism, and Neo-Plasticism, styles ranged from spontaneous, gestural compositions that paid attention to the qualities of the painting materials and stood as records of the painting process, to contemplative, near monochromatic works featuring large areas of color.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Paintings by Margaret Tomkins, March 11-April 13, 1947

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An exhibition of 26 paintings by American Abstract Expressionist artist Margaret Tomkins. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: March 11-April 13, 1947

Paintings by Maurice Lapp, July 29-September 9, 1956

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An exhibition of 28 paintings by American artist Maurice Lapp. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: July 29-September 9, 1956

Paintings by Richard Diebenkorn, June 4-July 1, 1948

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An exhibition of 14 paintings by the well-known Bay Area-based American artist Richard Diebenkorn. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: June 4-July 1, 1948

Paintings by Richard Diebenkorn, October 22-November 27, 1960

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An exhibition of 42 paintings by American artist Richard Diebenkorn, painted between 1957 and 1960. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: October 22-November 27, 1960

Paintings by Walter Kuhlman, January 14-February 26, 1956

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An exhibition of paintings by American abstract expressionist artist Walter Kuhlman. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: January 14-February 26, 1956

Pastels and Watercolors by Nancy Galantiere, September 17-October 23, 1955

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An exhibition of 28 pastel and watercolor paintings by American artist Nancy Galantiere, arranged by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: September 17-October 23, 1955

Prints by Stanley William Hayter and Helen Phillips, May 12-June 17, 1956

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Arranged by the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, an exhibition of 50 prints by American artist couple Stanley William Hayter and Helen Phillips. The exhibition records span four folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: May 12-June 17, 1956

Watercolors by Paul Burlin, November 6-December 5, 1954

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An exhibition of 20 watercolor paintings by American modern and abstract expressionist artist Paul Burlin. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: November 6-December 5, 1954

Young Painters of the Bay Area, April 23-May 16, 1948

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An exhibition of about 44 paintings by American artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: April 23-May 16, 1948