The selected writings of a cherished Abstract Expressionist painter made a firm mark on the history of art. Sharing excerpts from The Spirit of Abstract Expressionism, featuring Josef Albers, Buckminster Fuller, Jackson Pollock, Hans Hofmann, and more.
The de Kooning couple reminds me a bit of the Delaunays. Robert got more credit in his day, but Sonia's work has been getting well-deserved recognition now.
Oh my goodness, absolutely! One of the most beautiful books I own is The New Art of Color (full PDF version is available here: https://archive.org/details/newartofcolor00robe/mode/2up), which is a collection of their writings. Whenever I look through it, I find myself wishing it was better balanced. It's mostly focused on Robert's writings!
On a related subject, did you get a chance to get up to the Musée Soulages when you lived in Toulouse? I know it’s not exactly a hop, skip and a jump, but it’s definitely worthwhile.
This was amazing! I also love reading the writings of dead artists haha I read "Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr" last year and loved it. I'm excited to read Eleine's writings next! Going to order the book <3 (Also need to read Ninth Street Women)
Oh my goodness, please read Ninth Street Women!!! I spent an entire summer reading it, trying to be on as many park benches or picnic blankets as possible while doing so. I was totally in the artists’ world and outside of my own! I loved it!
Glad you’re in the dead artists book club (alive ones are cool too)!
I recently purchased the same collection of Elaine’s writing! I was hunting for it for some time, eager after finishing Ninth Street Women. I’m so delighted to read your thoughts and insights into Elaine. I just adore her, including her writing. Lovely post Kelsey!
No way!!! Oh I can’t wait to hear what you think about this book! It was a tough one to find (especially outside of Amazon) so I’m glad we both secured a copy. It’s insanely special. ❤️
Wonderful, as always.
Thank you, Jolene!
The de Kooning couple reminds me a bit of the Delaunays. Robert got more credit in his day, but Sonia's work has been getting well-deserved recognition now.
Oh my goodness, absolutely! One of the most beautiful books I own is The New Art of Color (full PDF version is available here: https://archive.org/details/newartofcolor00robe/mode/2up), which is a collection of their writings. Whenever I look through it, I find myself wishing it was better balanced. It's mostly focused on Robert's writings!
On a related subject, did you get a chance to get up to the Musée Soulages when you lived in Toulouse? I know it’s not exactly a hop, skip and a jump, but it’s definitely worthwhile.
one of the best to ever do it!
She’s wonderful and I’m glad you’re in the fan club too!!
This is so so fab as always, I adore your work! You are definitely a favourite of mine ♥️
Thank you for always sending me such great words of encouragement!!
You’re so welcome and post the most amazing and inspiring work. 💕
This was amazing! I also love reading the writings of dead artists haha I read "Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr" last year and loved it. I'm excited to read Eleine's writings next! Going to order the book <3 (Also need to read Ninth Street Women)
Oh my goodness, please read Ninth Street Women!!! I spent an entire summer reading it, trying to be on as many park benches or picnic blankets as possible while doing so. I was totally in the artists’ world and outside of my own! I loved it!
Glad you’re in the dead artists book club (alive ones are cool too)!
Loved today’s read
Thank you, tons!
Such an interesting post! I didn't know Elaine de Kooning, so thanks to you I now have a new artist to dig into 🩷😎
Oooh, welcome to the bright world of Elaine!!! ✨❤️✨❤️✨
I recently purchased the same collection of Elaine’s writing! I was hunting for it for some time, eager after finishing Ninth Street Women. I’m so delighted to read your thoughts and insights into Elaine. I just adore her, including her writing. Lovely post Kelsey!
No way!!! Oh I can’t wait to hear what you think about this book! It was a tough one to find (especially outside of Amazon) so I’m glad we both secured a copy. It’s insanely special. ❤️
You have one of the best expository voices on Substack. Looking forward to more of your observations
This comment just stopped me in my tracks! Thank you for this huge compliment, and for reading my words!
My favorite book of all times.