Artnet News reports on the rising market interest in abstract artist Jack Whitten, following his current retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The article highlights Whitten's innovative techniques, such as his "Slab" paintings made with Afro combs and his "Greek Alphabet" series, and notes that despite his long-standing reputation among fellow artists, his market is only now gaining momentum.
This matters because Whitten's belated market recognition reflects broader trends in the art world, where historically overlooked artists—particularly those from marginalized backgrounds—are finally receiving institutional and commercial validation. The piece also serves as a market analysis for collectors, identifying which of Whitten's works are most coveted, and underscores the role of major retrospectives in driving auction and private sales interest.