Untitled (Linear Composition in Black Purple and Orange), 1970

Joan Snyder (b. 1940) is a pivotal American artist known for deeply expressive abstract paintings infused with personal narrative and feminist themes. Snyder’s distinctive "stroke" paintings utilize vibrant color, gestural brushwork, and innovative materials, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. Honored with a MacArthur Fellowship in 2007, her notable exhibitions include the Whitney Biennial and a comprehensive survey at The Jewish Museum. Her works are in the collections of MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and The Jewish Museum.