They called Lee Krasner a wife, a footnote, a supporting character in someone else’s masterpiece. But this episode of Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History tells a different story. James William Moore takes a closer look at Krasner as a force in her own right—an artist of discipline, reinvention, ambition, and power who helped shape modern American art while fighting against the lazy captions history tried to pin on her. From her early training and place in the New York art world to her complicated partnership with Jackson Pollock and the explosive strength of her later paintings, this episode reclaims Krasner not as context, but as creator. Because Lee Krasner did not orbit genius—she built, challenged, survived, and expanded beyond it.J-Squared Atelier, LLCfor the love of artDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Send us a textDon't miss the video podcast version on YouTube!!!Follow & Subscribe to Art HappensConnect with Us:J-Squared Aterlier (J2Atelier)🌐 Website: J2 Atelier📸 Instagram: @J2AtelierJames William Moore🌐 Website: James William Moore📸 Instagram: @the_jwmartistCatch Lattes & Art, our sister podcast—coffee-fueled conversations with artists about process, inspiration, and the beautiful mess behind the work.You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout

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