What I Got Wrong About Krasner and Pollock
I had assumed that loving an artist meant disappearing a little, and I had assumed that Lee Krasner had been forced to shrink, too.
In an unexpected turn of events, a reporter's skepticism about the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous was put to the test. After a disappointing visit to the Pollock-Krasner House, the reporter found herself questioning the displayed artifacts, longing for a deeper understanding of Lee Krasner's contributions.
Upon meeting Matthew Ward, the director of the Pollock-Krasner House, the reporter was surprised to learn that Krasner and Pollock shared a domestic life, often sleeping in separate beds and visiting each other's studios. Despite the reporter's initial reservations, Ward expressed his admiration for Krasner's role in managing their business and supporting Pollock's artistic journey.
The reporter grew increasingly intrigued by the idea that Krasner might have reimagined her relationship with Pollock in later years, perhaps even remodeling her memories of him to suit her evolving identity. Frustrated by the lack of a direct contact with the author, Mary Gabriel, the reporter decided to pursue an alternative approach, ultimately leading to a fruitful Zoom conversation.
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