Modern and Contemporary American Abstraction

Modern and Contemporary American Abstraction

Cantor Arts Center

Monday, October 26, 2026

Modern and Contemporary American Abstraction showcases recent significant acquisitions by well-known abstract expressionists including Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline, and George Miyasaki. The exhibition also includes paintings by Helen Frankenthaler, Robert Motherwell, Jules Olitski, and Miyoko Ito, among others, creating a diverse presentation that provides insight into American abstraction.

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