There were a lot of constraints on the American women who were part of the abstract expressionist movement because of the culture of the 50s. There were not many opportunities for them to show their work and gain exposure. It was hard for them to be taken seriously and also to present themselves as serious artists.https://www.virtualgallery.com/galleries/marika_herskovic_a2214335/american_women_artists_of_the_1950s_s13842
American Women artists of the 1950’s
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