featuring works from the opposing forces of Abstract Expressionism’s avant-garde, personal vision and unique styling take precedence when artists are motivated by their own desires

Boardman and Briggs explored contrasting expressions of abstraction, both vigorous and dynamic, yet while the former demonstrated cool and controlled forms, the other spoke a more forceful and fiery language of raw and cataclysmic nature

an exhibition of both historical and contemporary abstract art, from pioneers of the form through to artists from younger generations who continue to push the boundaries

works by artists including Thomas Beckman, Seymour Boardman, Ernest Briggs, Perez Celis, Herman Cherry, Nassos Daphnis, Amaranth Ehrenhalt, Mark Gibian, Stanley Hayter, John Hultberg, Michiko Itatani, Buffie Johnson, Ibram Lassaw, Michael Loew, …

“an exceptional group of artists whose bold and individual approaches helped shape the legacy of postwar abstraction”