IN THE KNOW: Women Abstract Expressionists in KY
Celebrating the women who paved the way for the Abstract Expressionist movement, the Speed Art Museum hosts Abstract Expressionists: The Women art exhibit. May 16 - August 30, 2026
When thinking of Abstract Expressionism, names like Jackson Pollock, Arshile Gorky, or Willem De Kooning may be the first that come to mind; however, it is the women of the '40s who led the movement and influenced some of their well-known male contemporaries.
According to the Museum, "from the sweeping abstract gestures of Frankenthaler’s Circus Landscape (1951) to the luminous colors of Springford’s Scuba Series (1972-1984/5), each work invites reflection, sparks curiosity, and celebrates creativity, risk-taking, and perseverance. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully curated, the exhibition also includes archival photographs, historical documents, and a timeline of female artistic achievement, providing context and insight into this pivotal period.
