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Helen Frankenthaler: new paintings : [catalogue of an exhibition held at the] André Emmerich Gallery, November 15-December 4, 1969

Author:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011-  Search this
André Emmerich Gallery  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-  Search this
Physical description:
[4] p. : ill. ; 30 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Date:
1969
1969]
Call number:
ND237.F675 A4 1969
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_744815

The Well [painting] / (photographed by Peter A. Juley & Son)

Artist:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1955
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Image number:
JUL J0012059
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Photograph Study Collection
Data Source:
Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_jul_12059

April 1 [painting] / (photographed by Peter A. Juley & Son)

Artist:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1963
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Image number:
JUL J0124326
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Photograph Study Collection
Data Source:
Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_jul_124327

Orange Hoop [graphic arts] / (photographed by Peter A. Juley & Son)

Artist:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1965
Topic:
Abstract  Search this
Image number:
JUL J0059398
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Photograph Study Collection
Data Source:
Photograph Study Collection, Smithsonian American Art Museum
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_jul_59399

Helen Frankenthaler sea change : a decade of paintings, 1974-1983

Title:
Sea change a decade of paintings, 1974-1983
Artist:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Host instituion:
Gagosian Gallery Rome  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Physical description:
67 pages illustrations 33 x 28 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Exhibition catalogs
Illustrated books
Illustrated works
Catalogues d'exposition
Ouvrages illustrés
Date:
2019
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1117035

Helen Frankenthaler and David Smith [text by Lauren Mahony]

Artist:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Smith, David 1906-1965  Search this
Author:
Mahony, Lauren  Search this
Craig F. Starr Gallery (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Physical description:
1 volume (unpaged) illustrations 23 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Exhibition catalogs
Date:
2014
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1117046

Interview with Helen Frankenthaler

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Faatz, Anita J. (Anita Josephine)  Search this
Subject:
Louis, Morris  Search this
Type:
Sound Recording
Date:
1970 April 27
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler and Anita J. (Anita Josephine) Faatz. Interview with Helen Frankenthaler, 1970 April 27. Morris Louis and Morris Louis Estate papers, circa 1910s-2007. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)15212
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Morris Louis and Morris Louis Estate papers, circa 1910s-2007, bulk 1965-2000
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_15212

Helen Frankenthaler and Balcomb Greene, from the Contemporary Artists on Art series

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Greene, Balcomb, 1904-1990  Search this
Subject:
Conant, Howard Somers  Search this
New York University  Search this
Type:
Sound Recording
Date:
1960 October-December
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler and Balcomb Greene. Helen Frankenthaler and Balcomb Greene, from the Contemporary Artists on Art series, 1960 October-December. Howard Somers Conant papers, 1944-1987. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)15659
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Howard Somers Conant papers, 1944-1987
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
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edanmdm:AAADCD_item_15659

Interview with Helen Frankenthaler

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Seckler, Dorothy Gees, 1910-1994  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen  Search this
Type:
Sound Recording
Date:
circa 1962
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler and Dorothy Gees Seckler. Interview with Helen Frankenthaler, circa 1962. Dorothy Gees Seckler Collection of Sound Recordings Relating to Art and Artists, 1962-1976. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)17584
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Dorothy Gees Seckler Collection of Sound Recordings Relating to Art and Artists, 1962-1976
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_17584

Diagram for Fourth National Bank and Trust Commission tapestry

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Artworks
Date:
circa 1975
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler. Diagram for Fourth National Bank and Trust Commission tapestry, circa 1975. Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)22431
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Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_22431

Maquette for Fourth National Bank and Trust tapestry commission

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Artworks
Date:
circa 1975
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler. Maquette for Fourth National Bank and Trust tapestry commission, circa 1975. Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)22432
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Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_22432

Diagram of weaving sample for Fourth National Bank and Trust tapestry commission

Creator:
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Artworks
Date:
1974
Citation:
Helen Frankenthaler. Diagram of weaving sample for Fourth National Bank and Trust tapestry commission, 1974. Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)22434
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Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_22434

Dwight Button letter to Helen Frankenthaler with Fourth National Bank and Trust Company newsletter

Creator:
Button, Dwight  Search this
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Type:
Correspondence
Date:
1976 March 2
Citation:
Dwight Button. Dwight Button letter to Helen Frankenthaler with Fourth National Bank and Trust Company newsletter, 1976 March 2. Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Record number:
(DSI-AAA)22436
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Gloria Ross papers, circa 1924-1998
Data Source:
Archives of American Art
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:AAADCD_item_22436
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Nicholas Wilder Gallery records

Creator:
Nicholas Wilder Gallery  Search this
Names:
James Corcoran Gallery  Search this
Altoon, John, 1925-  Search this
Avedisian, Edward, 1936-2007  Search this
Bengston, Billy Al  Search this
Davis, Ron, 1937-  Search this
Francis, Sam, 1923-  Search this
Frankenthaler, Helen, 1928-2011  Search this
Goode, Joe, 1937-  Search this
Graham, Robert, 1938-  Search this
Hockney, David  Search this
Hofmann, Hans, 1880-1966  Search this
Holland, Tom, 1936-  Search this
Martin, Agnes, 1912-2004  Search this
McCracken, John, 1934-2011  Search this
Moses, Ed, 1926-  Search this
Nauman, Bruce, 1941-  Search this
Noland, Kenneth, 1924-  Search this
Olitski, Jules, 1922-  Search this
Price, Kenneth, 1935-2012  Search this
Twombly, Cy, 1928-  Search this
Wilder, Nicholas  Search this
Yokomi, Richard  Search this
Extent:
2.4 Linear feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Date:
1944-1984
bulk 1968-1979
Summary:
The records of the Nicholas Wilder Gallery of Los Angeles measure 2.4 linear feet and date from 1944 through 1984, with the bulk of materials dating from 1968-1979. Scattered documentation of the contemporary art gallery's fourteen years of operation include artists' inventory cards, photographic transparencies, letters and correspondence, invitations, notes, business and financial documents, and printed materials.
Scope and Content Note:
The records of the Nicholas Wilder Gallery of Los Angeles measure 2.4 linear feet and date from 1944 through 1984, with the bulk of materials dating from 1968 to 1979. Scattered documentation of the contemporary art gallery's fourteen years of operation include artists' inventory cards (the bulk of the collection), photographic transparencies, letters and correspondence, invitations, notes, business and financial documents, and printed materials.

The majority of records date from the period after the gallery moved to La Cienega Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Very few records pertaining to specific exhibitions or openings are included in this collection. However, there is one exhibition catalog and scattered gallery invitations which were used as scrap paper. Other materials include business records that contain financial materials and notes. Printed Materials contain popular newspapers and magazines that reflect Wilder's interests, invitations to other galleries, auction catalogs, and business cards. Correspondence includes scattered gallery correspondence, Wilder's personal correspondence and documents, and holiday cards.

The bulk of the collection consists of artist files which include inventory cards and transparencies of works of art. Information on the inventory cards and transparencies may specify: date of creation, date of accession, potential collectors, purchase records, and titles. Notable artists include: Joe Goode, Tom Holland, Robert Graham, Billy Al Bengston, Cy Twombly, Ken Price, Ed Moses, Ron Davis, John McCracken, Kenneth Noland, Helen Frankenthaler, Jules Olitski, Agnes Martin, Edward Avedisian, John Altoon, Richard Yokomi, Sam Francis, Bruce Nauman, Hans Hofmann, and David Hockney. The majority of inventory cards reflect business at the gallery in the mid-late 1970s.

Financial records originating from the James Corcoran Gallery are included in this collection. The relationship between the two establishments is unclear although it seems that the James Corcoran Gallery moved into the space previously occupied by the Nicholas Wilder Gallery.
Arrangement:
The collection is arranged into four series:

Missing Title

Series 1: Business Records, 1968-1978, 1980-1984, circa 1970s (Box 1; 5 folders)

Series 2: Correspondence, 1974-1981, circa 1970s (Box 1; 4 folders)

Series 3: Printed Material, 1976-1980, circa 1970s (Box 1; 9 folders)

Series 4: Artist Files, 1944-1984, circa 1960s-1970s (Box 1-3; 2 linear feet)
Historical Note:
In April 1965, Nicholas Wilder (1937-1989) founded his contemporary art gallery at 814 North La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. His interest in art started at Amherst College where he worked for the art department as a slide technician. While in graduate school at Stanford University, he worked at the Lanyon Gallery in Palo Alto, California. An initial offer of financial backing to open a gallery inspired a move to Los Angeles. Although that offer fell through, Wilder remained determined. In late 1964, Wilder sold shares of his future gallery to friends in order to secure funds. He bought the shares back shortly after opening.

The Nicholas Wilder Gallery's first show featured Edward Avedisian. The gallery expanded and featured artists from New York and California, including: Joe Goode, John McCracken, Kenneth Noland, Helen Frankenthaler, Jules Olitski, Cy Twombly, Ed Moses, Ken Price, Agnes Martin, John Altoon, Sam Francis, Billy Al Bengston, and Hans Hofmann. The gallery helped start the careers of American artists such as Robert Graham, Tom Holland, Ron Davis, and Bruce Nauman. In 1970, the gallery moved to 8225 ½ Santa Monica Boulevard. Through its fourteen years of operation, the gallery held a new show every month. Wilder's openings represented a large source of pride and he ensured that every opening reception included a stocked bar for his clients.

Initially, the gallery succeeded through Wilder's talents and passion for art. At its peak, the Nicholas Wilder Gallery sold two million dollars worth of art per year. However, in the mid-1970s a change in attitude within the art world affected sales. According to Wilder, many artists no longer painted for expression but as a viable business venture. Furthermore, he claimed that buyers would not risk collecting works from a younger or less well-known artist. In addition to these factors, Wilder attributed the decline of his gallery to his extravagance and lack of business sensibilities. Eventually, the gallery faced financial problems and Wilder recognized the need to leave the business.

The Nicholas Wilder Gallery closed on December 31, 1979. Wilder informed his employees that he would close a year in advance and ensured that all of his artists found a new gallery for representation. He moved to New York after leaving his gallery and became an artist. Nicholas Wilder passed away in 1989 from AIDS-related causes.
Related Material:
Also found in the Archives of American Art is an oral history interview with Nicholas Wilder conducted by Ruth Bowman on July 18, 1988.

Nicholas Wilder Gallery records, 1927-1980, are also located at the Getty Research Institute.
Provenance:
The Nicholas Wilder Gallery records were donated to the Archives of American Art in 1998 by Matthew Curtis Klebaum, a friend of Wilder's and a former employee of the James Corcoran Gallery.
Restrictions:
The collection is open for research. Use requires an appointment.
Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Topic:
Art dealers -- California -- Los Angeles  Search this
Artists -- California -- Los Angeles  Search this
Function:
Art galleries, Commercial -- California
Citation:
Nicholas Wilder Gallery records, 1944-1984. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
AAA.nichwild
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Nicholas Wilder Gallery records
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw963a0e6a3-c933-4524-a4e6-baab3fc87c68
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-aaa-nichwild
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"The heroine Paint" : after Frankenthaler / edited by Katy Siegel ; new essays by Daniel Belasco [and 5 others] ; artist statements by Carroll Dunham [and 5 others] ; visual chronology by Liz Hirsch

Editor:
Siegel, Katy  Search this
Writer of supplementary textual content:
Belasco, Daniel 1975-  Search this
Dunham, Carroll 1949-  Search this
Author:
Gagosian Gallery  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011 Influence  Search this
Physical description:
269 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
United States
Date:
2015
20th century
Topic:
Painting, American  Search this
Painting, Modern  Search this
Women artists  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1046472

Helen Frankenthaler : new paintings : January 5-28, 1989

Author:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
André Emmerich Gallery  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-  Search this
Physical description:
[26] p. : chiefly col. ill., 1 port. ; 29 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Date:
1989
C1989
Call number:
N40.1.F829 A55 1989
N40.1.F829A55 1989
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_381891

Berenice Abbott, Helen Frankenthaler, Tatyana Grosman, Louise Nevelson. [Exhibition held at] Smith College Museum of Art, January 17-February 24, 1974

Author:
Smith College Museum of Art  Search this
Subject:
Abbott, Berenice 1898-1991  Search this
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Grosman, Tatyana 1904-1982  Search this
Nevelson, Louise 1899-1988  Search this
Physical description:
[12] p. illus., ports. 25 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Date:
1974
20th century
Topic:
Art, American  Search this
Call number:
N6512 .S652
N6512.S652
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_89313

Frankenthaler : sculpture / essays by Anthony Caro and Helen Frankenthaler

Author:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011-  Search this
Caro, Anthony 1924-2013-  Search this
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011-  Search this
M. Knoedler & Co  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-  Search this
Physical description:
31 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 31 cm
Type:
Exhibitions
Place:
United States
Date:
2006
Topic:
Sculptors  Search this
Call number:
NB237.F66 A4 2006
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_915623

Helen Frankenthaler : Ediciones Poligrafa, S.A

Author:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Ediciones Polígrafa  Search this
Galeria Joan Prats (New York, N.Y.)  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-  Search this
Physical description:
[46] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 28 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Date:
1988
C1988
Call number:
N40.1.F829y G15 1988
N40.1.F829yG15 1988
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_438402

Helen Frankenthaler, paintings on paper, 1950s-1980s : [exhibition] July 14-August 2, 1988

Author:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-2011  Search this
Gallery One (Toronto, Ont.)  Search this
Subject:
Frankenthaler, Helen 1928-  Search this
Physical description:
[33] p. : all col. ill. ; 21 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Date:
1988
C1988
Call number:
N40.1.F829 G16 1988
N40.1.F829G16 1988
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_438111

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