Historical Events tagged with "abstract expressionism"

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Arts & Culture

Launch of the 9th Street Art Exhibition

May 21st, 1951 73 years ago

The Ninth Street Show opened to display works from numerous emerging artists of the post-war New York avant-garde, collectively known as the New York School. This exhibition showcased innovative, abstract art while questioning traditional boundaries. Held in a loft on Ninth Street, it aimed to highlight the talents of artists such as Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock, fostering a community that would redefine American art. As a pivotal moment, the show symbolized a collective identity for these avant-garde painters, encouraging further experimentation in modern artistic expressions.

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