Lee Krasner at KASMIN Eddie Martinez at MITCHELL INNES & NASH

James Kalm is running around taking care of errands in midtown (like picking up a repaired video camera), when he spies some intriguing painting shows and finds it irresistible not to record. “Lee Krasner The Edge of Color Geometric Abstractions 1948-53” presents a selection of important but probably underknown works from the artists early period in the Springs, Long Island. Ironically this show contains a series called the “Little Image” paintings, easel sized works made up of small squares of oil paint with dripped calligraphic cells in enamel, contrasted with “Number 2” a bold geometric picture which at seven and a half by eleven feet, was the largest painting made by Krasner to that time.
“Eddie Martinez: Wavelengths at Mitchell-Innes & Nash continues works from this painters “White Out” series. Starting with colorfully rich paintings of butterflies and potted flowers, Martinez goes back into the compositions and selectively repaints the images with white, varying the medium and textural qualities of the pigment. This may be a sardonic gesture to parody a minimalist subtilty, or rather a personal approach to creative erasure. This program was recorded March 1st, and 7th, 2024. #jameskalmreport #jameskalmroughcut #lorenmunk

[@baeuy]

Love the Martinez paintings, thanks for the vid.

[@lgreeniful]

I love these glimpses into the NYC galleries. Your off the cuff art history shares are the best part! Thank you, Kate

[@jameskalmroughcut]

Thanks for the kind words...JK

[@richardmundy4288]

Thank you for your postings...now living and getting old in New Hampshire; I miss my time living in the BIG APPLE during the 70's & 80's as a textile colorist.

[@bearbait7405]

Blown away. Thank, you, Kate. 👩‍🎨

[@urbangardener66]

James you really scored with that one. What a double header. Love the connection you discuss between generations. Lee Krasner..my appreciation and admiration for her talent grows with every new painting I see. Thanks James and than you Kate.

[@chezceleste]

Thank you Kate.

[@kimwilkie9819]

Thank you Kate!

[@Cam2Art]

Are the early Lee paintings reminiscent of Mark Tobey, a favorite of mine back in the day, 1960's.

[@grebdnirts]

Thanks there James for your gallery and museum visits. You do a great job reflecting contemporary and modern art. Greeting from Sweden.

[@tonsfocus]

I've become rather fond of Lee Krasner, and the variety of this span of works shows there's more to be discovered. I wonder how much connection there was b/t her and Richard Pousette-Dart and/or Wifredo Lam? Thank you as ever James, and Kate.

[@claureic]

They have 4 Little Images in the show. Incredible!

[@mayormc]

Wow. Another home run. These are all very impressive pieces.

[@naokoiwata5308]

thank you james for sharing this.

[@petergordon4456]

Nice one James hope life is well thanks for sharing hope you are well . Peter Scotland

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That guitarist 🔥🤘

[@hamtodey]

Great...thank you...

[@abacus749]

8.54mins. Peggy Guggenheim suggested in 1943 to Jackson Pollock he look at 12th century Japanese collages. Lee Krasner might show of the influence of Japanese collages in this painting

[@claureic]

ooof! Great

[@richardmundy4288]

We're these odes to Albers...was she influenced....color theory.?

[@michaelrowe1907]

Always felt Lee Krasner a stronger Artist than Pollack and sacrificed a lot of her career promoting his work. THANK YOU KATE JAMES and LOREN ❤

[@TD-qi2rw]

James , get a wrist strap for that camera ! Namaste !

[@wmg5852]

Kinda liked the Eddie Martinez stuff: it's nothing earth-shattering, reminds me a little of Corneille with some of the color areas whited-out. IMHO it is damn-near impossible to come up with anything today in the world of abstract/non-objective art that isn't derivative. And though I enjoy Lee Krasner's work, the Rothko-type things were forgettable.

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