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'Heroines of the Abstract Expressionist Era' Opening at SAC

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SAC Executive Director Christina Mossaides Strassfield with Southampton art collectors Rick Friedman and Cindy Lou Wakefield at the October 14 opening reception of “Heroines of the Abstract Expressionist Era: From the New York School to the Hamptons.

SAC Executive Director Christina Mossaides Strassfield with Southampton art collectors Rick Friedman and Cindy Lou Wakefield at the October 14 opening reception of “Heroines of the Abstract Expressionist Era: From the New York School to the Hamptons." S. EICHNER FOR ROB RICH/SOCIETY ALLURE.COM ©2023

authorStaff Writer on Oct 22, 2023

SAC Executive Director Christina Mossaides Strassfield with Southampton art collectors Rick Friedman and Cindy Lou Wakefield at the opening reception of “Heroines of the Abstract Expressionist Era: From the New York School to the Hamptons” on October 14. Curated by Strassfield, the exhibition runs through December 17 and includes more than 100 works of art, all by female artists, from the collection of Friedman and Wakefield. A conversation between Strassfield, Friedman and Wakefield will be held on Sunday, October 29, at 2 p.m. Exhibiting artist Audrey Flack will give a talk on Saturday, November 11, at 2 p.m. For details on the show, visit southamptonartscenter.org. Southampton Arts Center is at 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton.

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