Coloring Outside the Lines: 5 Overlooked Abstract Artists

The abstract art movement began in the early 20th century. From the start, women were at the forefront, but to this day, they are not known near as much as their male counterparts. Let's celebrate five female artists that deserve more appreciation.

Krasner was married to a fellow famous abstract painter. However, her own work demands to be appreciated more in its own right as a key bridge between early 20th century and post-war American art.

Thomas's exuberant paintings were mostly created after retiring from nearly four decades as a public school art teacher, becoming a full time artist at almost 70 years of age. Since her death in 1978 her reputation as a pioneering African American artist has continued to grow.

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