Death of an Artist Episode 6: A Phoenix From the Ashes
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Jun 21, 2024 Lee Krasner, an acclaimed artist and executor of Jackson Pollock's estate, shares her inspiring journey through grief and creativity. She discusses negotiating Pollock's legacy and transforming the financial landscape of American abstract art. Krasner reflects on her emotional healing process and how it fueled her vibrant late-night paintings. Additionally, she considers the challenges of being a female artist and the significance of her solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, encapsulating her legacy as a pioneering figure in abstraction.
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The $30,000 Gamble
- Lee Krasner tripled the asking price for Jackson Pollock's painting Autumn Rhythm after his death.
- Despite initial disbelief, the Metropolitan Museum of Art eventually bought the painting, setting a record price.
Market Revolution
- The sale of Autumn Rhythm significantly impacted the American art market.
- Prices for abstract works doubled overnight and continued to rise, setting the stage for today's market.
Night Journeys
- After her mother's death, Lee Krasner struggled with grief and insomnia.
- She channeled her emotions into painting at night in her barn, creating a series called Night Journeys.