After the early 1950s, abstract art fractured into a range of dynamic directions—Hard-Edge Painting, Color Field, Abstracted Figuration, Urban Muralism, Graffiti, and a continued evolution of Abstract Expressionism. While these genres now fill the walls of institutions like MoMA, they can still feel distant or difficult to interpret for many viewers.
In this ArTalk, we’ll explore the motivations behind these artistic shifts and offer accessible tools to help you better understand and appreciate these bold, often challenging works. We'll spotlight influential artists such as Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Philip Guston, Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Hockney, Ellsworth Kelly, Gerhard Richter, and more.
That evening, we’ll also debut the work and legacy of four historic “Masters of Abstraction” whose careers reflect these post-Pollock developments in compelling and diverse ways:
Leigh Hyams (1926–2013)
J. Cook (1935–2022)
Mark Symczak (1954–2015)
Joseph DiStefano (1940–2020)
Join us for an evening of discovery, insight, and conversation as we reconnect with the richness and relevance of abstract/ed art in the second half of the 20th Century.
Presented by Rob Delamater, Co-Founder of Lost Art Salon
All seats are now reserved. Please email staff @ lostartsalon.com with the number in your party, asking to be put on our waitlist as they generally get some cancellations.
They will also be broadcasting this ArtTalk live on Instagram at the same time as the live event.