Thanks!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thank you - that is very generous and really helps the channel! 🙏

Man, you really do an exceptional job every single time. And giving a space for women who were overshadowed during their lifetime is a wonderful thing to do. ❤️

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great comment 🙏

@janelleg597

Жыл бұрын

The pandemic is over. It's been over. Free yourself

I'm Brazilian, I'm studying English and I use your videos to emerge in the language and learn about the culture. Thank you very much!

There’s a corner of a room on MoMA’s fourth floor where a small Krasner (that I rarely see people looking at) faces a large Pollock (which seemingly always has someone looking at it). It exemplifies this dynamic between these two specifically and the female and male abstract expressionists in general, because the Krasner is just as good! Thanks as always.

@floccinaucinihilipilifications

3 ай бұрын

Krasner was killing it!

@randyastle3301

3 ай бұрын

@@floccinaucinihilipilifications I just saw a really good exhibition of her work in a Chelsea gallery last weekend. I wonder how the dates line up with Pollock's death, ironically.

James, these just keep getting better and better

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 I’m learning as I go along!

It's a shame that some of Jackson Pollock's paintings suffered from his choice of exterior house paint for some. When I first saw No. 31 at MoMA as a child in the early '60s, there were still visible reddish-pink streaks. They've faded to grey today. Other pigments survived a bit better.

@Mac11-92

Жыл бұрын

He said "the painting has a life of its own". The artworks age, just like people.

@RisingShadow11

8 ай бұрын

orrrr maybe that is his excuse for using fugitive paint lol

Expressionism is not my cup of tea, but I LOVE your videos! THANK YOU and greetings from Berlin Germany 👍🤗🇩🇪

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

as a new yorker, understanding the rich art history of his city makes me appreciate it even more

The abstract expressionists are my absolute favourites in all of art history. I started painting that way myself which is funny since they are very much influenced by psychology (Freud and Jung, etc.) and that has always been a big interest to me. Such an interesting class of artists who made incredible works. I saw a Rothko in Pompidou and it was such an amazing experience. Just got so emotional and just kept standing in front of it. Encompassed me with such a feeling of comfort. Incredible.

An upper level college class on Abstract Expressionism transformed me from a passive admirer into an art lover. I grew up in Manhattan and *love* NYC, everything happening at the vanguard of art, music and literature after the war resonated deeply with my tastes, and my professor was one of the greatest teachers I’ve known. One of my favorite pieces is Vir Heroicus Sublimus by Barnett Newman. Newman, Ad Reinhardt and Jackson Pollock created pieces that moved me intensely by their scale. I wish I could rediscover Ab Ex all over again.

@ediesedgwick4462

Жыл бұрын

I used to love that painting, too, until I saw a black and white photo of it in a book. It looked like a napkin. I never saw the painting the same way again. And, I began to feel that Newman was pulling a fast one.

@Jackjackjackjackjack666

Жыл бұрын

Wow, I’m so glad you mentioned this.. when I first saw Vir Heroicus Sublimus in MoMA I was completely stunned. I must have stayed in that room for at least 45-minutes looking at it.. from the bench placed in the room, from the opposite wall, and of course right up in front of it as close as I could get my nose in. It’s so overwhelming like that, like you’re drowning in crimson but like you’re being charged electrically, hovering nearly and all the air is being sucked out of you. I couldn’t understand it (and still don’t, really).. it’s just a lot of red paint and a few vertical lines. Back then I didn’t even like art all that much, in high school I thought art class was beneath me, MoMA was probably the 2nd art gallery I’d ever been to. Anyway, they were closing so I had to leave and I wandered around the city for hours so overcome with everything. I cried and I felt sick. I went back another 4 times while I was in the city that summer, just to look at it. I can only describe it as the painting must have triggered some kind of shift in my consciousness.. like my first major dalliance with psychedelics, I really wasn’t the same after it. Visiting art galleries is one of my favourite things to do now. I began writing and taking photos, then eventually painting and drawing. I know it sounds ridiculous, but I never saw things the same after that fucking painting. Nothing is ever as it is and there’s always something so much larger, vaster that you’re failing to, incapable of grasping.

@ykshay

Жыл бұрын

@@ediesedgwick4462 It's so nonsensical to base your opinion on a random, shitty, small, unsaturated picture from a magazine instead of the painting itself. It's like saying "I used to like touching flowers in the field but then this one time I put heavy duty mittens on and dirty glasses so both my touch and vision was impaired. I went out into the field and I no longer enjoyed picking flowers. Like... What? How does that make any sense.

Wonderful video-thanks for featuring us alongside our friends at Brooklyn Museum and The Jewish Museum!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

You have a great collection! Thanks 🙏

It's a little saddening how women used to (and often still do) seem to disappear into their husbands, having to cater to their needs, their careers. Like Elaine de Kooning; even though she's a recognized artist, she still holds the name of her more famous husband. So when I hear "De Kooning", I will automatically think of Willem. I hope this video will stick in my mind, so the next time I hear the name, I will think of Elaine. Great essay, great video!

@steviebudden3397

Жыл бұрын

A little saddening? It's outragous in my opinion. Just think of all the great art we've missed out on, in all branches of art, due to this. Not to mention maths, science and many many other fields as well.

@swatisaini6447

Жыл бұрын

@GxV to avoid being judged for being a bad wife

i will wait for more new comments and discussions now; it will feel more fulfilling after watching this video.

"Her lover, the art critic" ;) It's hard to hold back the cynicism when it receives a serve like that. It's all about taking control of the narrative. Thanks for the history lesson.

I’m glad to see a new video from this channel!

Of the three my favorite one is Frankenthaler, I find her work very lyric, beautiful and highly delicate in its sophistication

This is so interesting to learn about the story of these 3 wonderful artists! Thank you for your work!!

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

We're pleased you enjoyed it!

Another Excellent Video. Thank you James & Joanne.

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We loved working on this one!

Thank you for this. Please continue to bring attention to lesser known artists. Art history college courses largely ignore them despite their significant contributions.

Your work is a balm. Intelligent, thoughtful, informative. Thank you.

Thanks for this video. Neither abstract expressionism nor jazz speaks to me at all, but it’s always interesting to get more context and to see/hear what other people are into. One tiny niggle: Mondri(a)an’s first name (‘Piet’, 4:10) is pronounced ‘Pete’.

Wow! I have never heard of Helen Frankenthaler before this video and I blown away by how amazing her art style is. I would love to go see her paintings in person one day. Thank you for another amazing video!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Makes my day reading comments like yours - thank you 🙏

The content and production quality is just outstanding!

@ken1midjourney

Жыл бұрын

True

Excellent. A joy from beginning to too swift end.

Best channel on KZread. This video was especially enlightening as I’d never heard of any of these amazing female artists. Thank you!

The abstract expressionists are my favorite painters. Thank you for this video.

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏

I’ve learned so much in 15 minutes! Amazing video, as always. Thank you! 🫶

I just _adore_ NYC. Only visited twice....for a combined total of 15 days, but that was enough for me to fall in love. And the art!? My god....I remember in the Chelsea district alone there seemed to be a museum around every corner. You'd walk through some nondescript door, and enter a wonderland devoted to some highly specialized type of art. It was wonderful...

Another BRAVO from me!! The only downside is now I must wait impatiently for your next production! darn.

Ninth street women is such an an amazing book. I appreciate more their massive part in that time.Fantastic video as always

I’ll second our host’s brief endorsement of the book “Ninth Street Women.” It’s over 900 pages, but so, so worth it. Don’t be intimidated by the size. It’s fantastic.

I live out where Pollock and Krasner lived, there’s a park named after him, John Steinbeck also hid himself away out here cool stuff and has his own Park also

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Nice area - I visited their house a while back

Wow this is one of my favorites and some of your best work! Elaine de Kooning has been one of my favorite artists for almost a decade and it has been so disheartening so see her excluded from art history lectures and exhibitions, especially those on the topic of abstract expressionism. Her portrait of JFK is truly larger than life and shines so brilliantly in the National Portrait Gallery. What an informative and well rounded video!

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

Elaine is the least known of the three so we were pleased to highlight her talents!

@0HARE

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. That Kennedy portrait is amazingly beautiful and innovative.

thank you :') exceptional as always I'll get a copy of Ninth street women

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

It’s a brilliant book!

There should be an award like the Emmy's for YT videos. Almost every one of your fabulous pieces would win. This is no exception. You take a topic we all know well and in some cases love with a passion and teach us something new. Outstanding.

@ken1midjourney

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

I've never been a fan of contemporary art but you've made it interesting. Great job and thank you

does anyone else think of abstract art as "high entropy"? as in, it's obviously expressing something but in a state of relative disorder. i'm not sure what the implications of this are but it's fun to think about!

@tanthaman

Жыл бұрын

No

@karimd88

Жыл бұрын

I mean Pollock has made clear that he had control whilst splashing the paint on the canvas and knew what he was doing; it wasn’t just pure impulsiveness, so I wouldn’t say so

@ediesedgwick4462

Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I don't. I see it as something unworthy of being called art.

@amansahayminz8247

Жыл бұрын

I don't understand abstract arts. They feel like the painter wanted to some paints which he/she like and that's all. These paintings can only be understood by artists and no one else.

@markcooperartcom

Жыл бұрын

You can have full control and make abstract art. Abstract art is more creative than painting something from life cause you can be free to make things look any way you want them to without strict rules getting in the way.

Who else fell in love with art after discovering GAE?

It's amazing how you manage to weave this brilliant narrative combining art, place, gender, politics, family, even jazz and the space race! And it all comes together beautifully to make us discover awesome and radical works and ideas, well done dude

Such an excellent episode! It’s refreshing to see these female artists get some recognition. Their work is so innovative, and downright beautiful.

Love every video this man puts out!

Loving everything about this channel. The narration, subject matter, the perspectives, the editing...everything

Another fantastic video. I appreciate all of your videos so much and have learned a tremendous amount. This one was especially interesting as I knew very little about these three amazing women. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these - the quality is incredible.

I'm just a casual, but I am literally freaking out that I haven't seen Lee Krasner before... I don't understand how this incredible artist has been so swept under the rug.

@DNYLNY

Жыл бұрын

She’s really well known tbh.

Seeing a new video from you after a hectic week has made my day! Please look into doing a video on Albert Namatjira, an Australian aboriginal painter. His work is wonderful and needs to be shared!

Yet another incredible documentary by Great Art Explained. Thank you for covering my home city.

Excellent. Please do more on these under appreciated artists.

@floccinaucinihilipilifications

3 ай бұрын

Yes

I always learn so much from your videos. I usually follow them with an internet search wanting to know more. Although I do find more, it rarely has the structure and insight of your content. I look forward to every video, no matter how much or how little I know about it's subject

Please do velasquez 🙏🏻

'Great art cities' is a very creative and interactive segment. Tells so much about the world that went past us. Could you also start the third segment where you explain some award-winning photography and about the photographers who took those photos?

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

Another wonderfully executed, informative video. I could listen to James for hours.

Had no clue about Krasner or De Kooning until I saw this video, thank you!

Mate this is probably one of your best video essays. If you ever do a piece on graffiti or urban art, I would love to provide some music for you!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

I know I say this on almost every video I get Real Into but you make such exceptional work given such a limited time frame, your script formatting is worthy of a master-class!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Your comments are always appreciated - thank you 🙏

Thank you so much for making these! Just when I thought your videos couldn't get any better! This is my favorite art channel on YT. Simply the best!!!

What an eye opener,brilliant piece,as ever

As per usual a fantastic video. I always look forward to your videos, I learn something new every time.

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

Thank you for this excellent insight into abstract expressionism in New York!

I would so wish that if you'd do this for photography too.

Thank you for mentioning these three amazing artists, but also giving a mention of the beloved Brooklyn Museum, the sister of the more famous Metropolitan Museum. It truly has so many treasures in it.

Hugely inspiring! Love NYC and abstract expressionism. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for this illuminating piece on these often-overlooked pioneers of modern art. Well done!

Please do 'like' and leave a comment. It really helps to promote the channel - Thank you, James

@juniorjames7076

Жыл бұрын

Do you have a favorite art gallery/museum (or give us your Top 3) in NYC? Mine is the Neue Galerie New York (with an authentic Viennese cafe in the lobby!!!).

@joypinturra6151

Жыл бұрын

Would you consider The Potato Eaters ...please....I enjoy your dialogue so much...would really luv to hear you talking about that piece....thank you

@kickvanhouten3847

Жыл бұрын

great video as always!, just a little pronunciation tip: piet (like mondriaan) in dutch, is pronounced peet, i noticed this in other videos as wel, and i thought you'd like to know:)

@Failedsportsman69

Жыл бұрын

Please make a video about Art of tinteritto...compare last supper of tinteritto and Leonardo...! Please..

@MarigaleMaly

Жыл бұрын

yes

So happy to see you made a new video!

Just found this amazing channel. Could you do a video on Norwegian Odd Nerdrum? He's still alive and painting. I love his work, almost hyper realistic but very classic I think.

As usual a master art movie!!

I missed your work, thank you for coming back

freaking love these women. Lee Krasner is a freaking hero who needs way more representation. great job as always! everytime a friend or family member we asks me about art, I bring them to your channel.

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for recommending - I appreciate it!

Great video as always, you never let us viewers down! And congratulations for the 1 million subs.... 👍

Thank you for the great video, James.

applause :) just great, intelligent, and fun to watch. thanks for showing me such great painters that i have never encountered before, -Despite having looked into this era before. Champion!

Great research by the team. Very resourceful. Thanks for sharing.

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

thanks! the research is the fun bit!

I love your videos!! Thanks for all your hard work ❤️

I really love your choice of music and background sound in these videos, it always very nicely complements the visuals and the information. Awesome video!

Another wonderful video!!! Worth the wait like all of your other videos. Thank you very much for this series…I learn so much.

Thank you for talking about Polluck I requested him not long back! Fascinating!

Thank you for putting these artists, their life and works together into one awesome video.

Fantastic James. Learned at lot from that. Some extra stops added for my next visit to NY! Well done.

The work you are doing on your channel is truly exceptional. Thank you!

Your channel is amazing, I'm learning so much and never had a deeper education in art. Wonderful ❤ Thank you so much I'm devouring your videos as a cool down for the day :)

Thank you for providing insight into the lives and work of these talented women!

Another marvelous video... thanks for this three stories!

Sooooo informative. Thank you!

Fantastic video as per usual James! Thank you!

Loving this style of video!

Another superb, thrilling video! So well done. Thank you.

Watching your series has really opened up visual art to myself and how to appreciate and understand the processes that the artists undertook within the movements, time and geographical locations. It is truly a highlight I look forward to when I see another notification that you have uploaded a video. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de succès.

I’m so happy I’ve found this channel. It’s so relaxing to listen to while also being educated.

I love the way this channel is able to highlight everything from classical to modern art, and painters that are not perhaps generally known - at least not in what they contributed to art movements. Life and art and culture intertwined - as it should be. ❤ Also happy to see how your channel has growned, that it is getting the audience it deserves.

@jshurvell

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The aim with the Great Art Cities Explained series is to highlight lesser-known artworks and museums.

thank you for your amazing work. very interesting and marvellous production!

My favourite video from you so far! Thank-you so much for this!!!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice - thank you 🙏

I am grateful. Through your words i am able to appreciate and understand art works i never could on my own. Your videos broadened my art view amd taste enormously.

Fascinating......I love meting and knowing about those artists true your videos......just bought a painting by a local artist....it bright up me life every time a look it.....the power of art.....

I love this channel so much! I've seen every video and am entranced by the beauty of all the works. I've recommended you to so many of my friends. Since my background in photography, I would love to eventually see an episode on photography, especially Cindy Sherman as you showed in the end there... However, I'm glad to watch absolutely anything you produce!

@GreatArtExplained

Жыл бұрын

Cindy Sherman is planned but probably Man Ray first - thanks 🙏

@ken1midjourney

Жыл бұрын

The best

Another great video! Thanks for making awesome content

LOVE THIS! Especially appreciate the emphasis on the exceptional work and influence of the "Ninth Street Women" (recommend viewers find book with that title)

Another engaging installment. Thank you.

Once again, you treat us with a great lesson. Thank you very much! I can't belive the time we live in and this kind of stuff is actually free!

What a great video essay - as always.

Thank you for another amazing video!