The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced a major exhibition titled "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous," scheduled to run from October 2026 to January 2027. This landmark show will trace the parallel careers of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock, marking the first significant New York presentation for either artist in over two decades. The exhibition aims to examine their distinct yet interconnected practices as artistic peers and life partners, featuring galleries that both juxtapose their works and present them independently to highlight their individual evolutions in abstraction.
This exhibition is significant for its effort to rebalance the historical narrative by positioning Krasner as an equal to Pollock rather than a secondary figure. By focusing on Krasner’s nearly three decades of work following Pollock’s death alongside his established legacy, The Met is applying modern scholarship to reassess the enduring impact of both figures. The project also serves as a precursor to the museum's expanded focus on modern art ahead of the opening of the new Tang Wing in 2030.