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Selected Works12

(Bach’s) Sacred Theater
(Bach’s) Sacred Theater
1928
Beach Horse
Beach Horse
1928
Untitled
Untitled
1951
Hommage à Chardin
Hommage à Chardin
1957
Circe
Circe
1974
ROYAL FIREWORKS
ROYAL FIREWORKS
1975
Elberta
Elberta
1975
Dream Decision
Dream Decision
1976
CAROUSEL
CAROUSEL
1979
Basin
Basin
1979
Beginnings
Beginnings
2002
Untitled
Untitled
2003
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Market1,589 auction results

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$625 – $3.0M
93 of 310 results with prices (last 5 years)
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$145K
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$13.8K
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Feb 2026
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Education2

Bennington College
Dalton School
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Current Exhibitions2

Alpha 137 Gallery

Landscapes, Cityscapes, Waterscapes and Skyscapes: paintings, works on paper and prints

Helen Frankenthaler, Damien Hirst, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha, David Hockney, Wolf Kahn, Peter Saul, Marsden Hartley, Paul Resika, Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Richard Serra, Cy Twombly, Alex Katz, Richard Estes, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, FAILE, Mark di Suvero, Allan D'Arcangelo, Jennifer Losch Bartlett, Peter Blake, Christo, Peter Max, Sonia Gechtoff, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Martin Creed, Jonas Wood, Gregory Amenoff, Joe Brainard, Red Grooms, Billy Al Bengston, April Gornik, Gerald Laing, Paula Scher, Michael Lekakis, Paul Feeley, William T. Wiley, John Button, Hyde Solomon, Howard Kanovitz, George Trakas, Asa Cheffetz, Lynton Wells, Milton Glaser, Bob Stanley, Walter Darby Bannard, Katherine Porter, Lois Dodd, Richard Haas, Thelma Appel, Alan Cote, Norman Carton, Ben Wilson, Edward Giobbi, Franz Eggenschwiler, Javacheff Christo, David Shapiro (b. 1922), Kathan Brown, William Waitzman, Helen Siegl

Showplace Design and Antique Center, 40 W 25th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10010, United States

Mar 12, 2026 — May 27, 2026

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#1 Gagosian

The Moment and the Distance

Helen Frankenthaler

555 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Apr 30, 2026 — Jul 2, 2026

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Recent News20

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Sotheby's May Marquee Sales unveiled | Led by Rothko's $70 - 100M Canvas
Sotheby's has unveiled its May marquee sales, headlined by Mark Rothko's monumental painting "Brown and Blacks in Reds" (1957), estimated at $70–100 m…
marketApr 29, 2026
Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Misconduct at Palm Springs Art Museum, Where an Ex-Trustee Describes a ‘Shattered Moral Compass’
An anonymous whistleblower has filed a complaint alleging misconduct by leadership at the Palm Springs Art Museum, including improper movement of fund…
newsApr 29, 2026
Exhibition | William Turnbull, 'Origins (1946–1959)' at Karma, Chelsea, New York, United States
Scottish artist William Turnbull (1922–2012) is the subject of a new exhibition titled 'Origins (1946–1959)' at Karma gallery in Chelsea, New York. Th…
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Paul’s Show of the Month: Cristallina Fischetti – Alchemea
Cristallina Fischetti's solo exhibition 'Alchemea' is on view at the Art Centre in the crypt of St Marylebone Parish Church, London, from 25 April to …
exhibitionsApr 28, 2026
The Mysterious Life of Fluxus Dame Alison Knowles
A new book, "Performing Chance: The Art of Alison Knowles In/Out of Fluxus" by art historian Nicole L. Woods, is the first major study of the late Flu…
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New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (04/27-05/03)
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At 77, Painter Archie Rand Is Still Telling New Stories
At 77, painter Archie Rand continues to create vibrant, narrative-driven works from his expansive Brooklyn studio. A new exhibition of his "Heads" ser…
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In Barcelona, the Joan Miró Foundation celebrates 50 years. All the planned initiatives
The Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an extensive program of exhibitions, concerts, performances, and public…
exhibitionsApr 26, 2026
Thelma Appel | Thelma Appel - Worlds (2010) | Available for Sale
The representational and abstract painter Thelma Appel is seeing a resurgence in market and institutional interest, highlighted by the sale of her 201…
marketApr 19, 2026
Collector Jennifer Gilbert Is Selling Modernist Masterpieces to Fund Her New Arts Space
Jennifer Gilbert, the Detroit-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, is auctioning a selection of Modernist masterpieces from her private collection t…
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Boston had Isabella Stewart Gardner, and Fitchburg had Eleanor Norcross
The Fitchburg Art Museum is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the exhibition “Kaleidoscope: 100 Years of Collecting for our Community.” The show …
exhibitionsApr 17, 2026
The Met is Finally Treating Lee Krasner as Pollock’s Equal—Will the Market Follow?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a major upcoming exhibition titled "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous," which aims to present Lee Kras…
marketApr 15, 2026
Irene Monat Stern | Untitled (circa 1970s) | Available for Sale
The estate of Irene Monat Stern has made the painting 'Untitled' (circa 1970s) available for sale, highlighting the artist’s unique contribution to th…
marketApr 13, 2026
Art Card: Helen Frankenthaler at the Milwaukee Art Museum (Hand Signed by Helen Frankenthaler) , 1985
A rare, hand-signed offset lithograph invitation card from a 1985 Helen Frankenthaler exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum has surfaced on the marke…
marketApr 12, 2026
Spring/summer 2026 program
The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington has unveiled its spring/summer 2026 exhibition schedule, featuring a diverse lineup of solo and …
exhibitionsApr 10, 2026
Paying tribute to storied printmaker Kenneth Tyler at the IFPDA Print Fair
The International Fine Prints and Drawings Association (IFPDA) Print Fair at the Park Avenue Armory is honoring the legacy of master printer Kenneth E…
exhibitionsApr 8, 2026
In “Discipline,” Larissa Pham Explores Predatory Art-World Mentorship
Larissa Pham’s debut novel, Discipline, follows Christina, a young writer and former painter grappling with the psychological aftermath of a formative…
reviewApr 7, 2026
Fair Warning Expands With Saara Pritchard, Doubling Down on ‘Conviction’ in a Crowded Art Market
Loïc Gouzer’s boutique auction app, Fair Warning, is expanding its leadership by appointing Saara Pritchard, a veteran specialist from Christie’s and …
marketApr 6, 2026
Alexandria Art Galleries in April: Floral Exhibits, Events & Spring Shows
The Alexandria art scene is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions and events throughout April 2026, centered around the Torpedo Factory Art Center, D…
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Exhibition Review and Studio Visit Feature: Contemporary Color Field Painter Vanessa Johansson
Contemporary painter Vanessa Johansson recently debuted her solo exhibition at the Sky Garden Penthouse in Gramercy Park, New York. Curated by Jenny M…
reviewApr 5, 2026
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Past Exhibitions12

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#1 Gagosian

Painting on Paper, 1990–2002

Helen Frankenthaler

Via Francesco Crispi, 16, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

Sep 30, 2024 — Nov 23, 2024

#881 Shapero Modern

Abstract Expressionism

Helen Frankenthaler

Apr 4, 2024 — Apr 27, 2024

#104 Leslie Sacks Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler

Helen Frankenthaler

2525 Michigan Ave b6, Santa Monica, CA 90404, United States

Feb 24, 2024 — Apr 20, 2024

#1 Gagosian

An Ideal Landscape

Helen Frankenthaler

555 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Feb 9, 2021 — Mar 27, 2021

#567 Yares Art

Helen Frankenthaler Selected Paintings

Helen Frankenthaler

745 5th Ave, New York, NY 10151, USA

Mar 2, 2019 — May 18, 2019

#744 The Greenberg Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler

Helen Frankenthaler

230 S Bemiston Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105, USA

Nov 9, 2018 — Jan 31, 2019

#567 Yares Art

Helen Frankenthaler + L, M, N, O, P

Helen Frankenthaler

745 5th Ave, New York, NY 10151, USA

Oct 27, 2016 — Jan 25, 2017

#554 Bernard Jacobson Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler: Paper is Painting

Helen Frankenthaler

Oct 13, 2010 — Nov 13, 2010

Craig F. Starr Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler Prints and Proofs of the 1960s from the Artist's Archive

Helen Frankenthaler

5 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021, USA

Jun 4, 2010 — Aug 13, 2010

Craig Starr Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler Prints and Proofs of the 1960s from the Artist's Archive

Helen Frankenthaler

5 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021, USA

Jun 4, 2010 — Aug 13, 2010

Craig F. Starr Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler, East and Beyond Woodcuts 1973-77

Helen Frankenthaler

5 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021, USA

Jan 11, 2008 — Feb 9, 2008

Craig Starr Gallery

Helen Frankenthaler, East and Beyond Woodcuts 1973-77

Helen Frankenthaler

5 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021, USA

Jan 11, 2008 — Feb 9, 2008

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Art Fair Appearances5

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Art Basel Hong Kong — Hong Kong
2026
TEFAF Maastricht — Maastricht
2026
Art Basel — Basel
2024
TEFAF Maastricht — Maastricht
2023
The Armory Show — New York
2023
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Recent Activity20

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Exhibition
Helen Frankenthaler: Transforming the Matrix
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Exhibition
The Moment and the Distance
Apr 30, 2026
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Exhibition
The Moment and the Distance
Apr 30, 2026
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News
Sotheby's May Marquee Sales unveiled | Led by Rothko's $70 - 100M Canvas
Apr 29, 2026
newspaper
News
Whistleblower Complaint Alleges Misconduct at Palm Springs Art Museum, Where an Ex-Trustee Describes a ‘Shattered Moral Compass’
Apr 29, 2026
newspaper
News
Paul’s Show of the Month: Cristallina Fischetti – Alchemea
Apr 28, 2026
newspaper
News
The Mysterious Life of Fluxus Dame Alison Knowles
Apr 28, 2026
newspaper
News
At 77, Painter Archie Rand Is Still Telling New Stories
Apr 27, 2026
newspaper
News
New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (04/27-05/03)
Apr 27, 2026
newspaper
News
A Barcellona la Fondazione Joan Mirò festeggia 50 anni. Tutte le iniziative in programma
Apr 26, 2026
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News
Thelma Appel | Thelma Appel - Worlds (2010) | Available for Sale
Apr 19, 2026
newspaper
News
Collector Jennifer Gilbert Is Selling Modernist Masterpieces to Fund Her New Arts Space
Apr 17, 2026
newspaper
News
Boston had Isabella Stewart Gardner, and Fitchburg had Eleanor Norcross
Apr 17, 2026
newspaper
News
The Met is Finally Treating Lee Krasner as Pollock’s Equal—Will the Market Follow?
Apr 15, 2026
newspaper
News
Irene Monat Stern | Untitled (circa 1970s) | Available for Sale
Apr 13, 2026
newspaper
News
Art Card: Helen Frankenthaler at the Milwaukee Art Museum (Hand Signed by Helen Frankenthaler) , 1985
Apr 12, 2026
newspaper
News
Spring/summer 2026 program
Apr 10, 2026
newspaper
News
Paying tribute to storied printmaker Kenneth Tyler at the IFPDA Print Fair
Apr 8, 2026
newspaper
News
In “Discipline,” Larissa Pham Explores Predatory Art-World Mentorship
Apr 7, 2026
newspaper
News
Fair Warning Expands With Saara Pritchard, Doubling Down on ‘Conviction’ in a Crowded Art Market
Apr 6, 2026