A review by karin_anette
Fierce Poise: Helen Frankenthaler and 1950s New York by Alexander Nemerov

4.0

Informed account of a time when artists were still able to rock the establishment. The modernist painters had an entirely different status than painters of today. They were intellectual, rebellious and proud, and treated almost like stars. Having the right connections and being able to project the right image would play a big role in their success. The amazing book cover is a photo taken for Life magazine. It helped boost Helen Frankenthalers career. Many interesting personalities appear in the book, and Helen is skillfully navigating in their midst.