Description: (American Painter Who Helped Popularize Abstract Expressionism During the 1950s and 1960s)
Grace Hartigan, an American Abstract Expressionist painter, gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s as a key member of the New York School, alongside influential artists like Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and Willem de Kooning. Her work is featured in prestigious institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Hartigan's role as director of the Hoffberger School of Painting allowed her to mentor and inspire many young artists, cementing her legacy in the art world.