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HELEN FRANKENTHALER Obituary

FRANKENTHALER--Helen. The Board of Trustees and staff of The Jewish Museum mourn the loss of the artist Helen Frankenthaler, whose pioneering paintings embodied an unusual combination of power and delicacy. We were honored to show her work many times over the course of her career. Her first solo museum exhibition was at The Jewish Museum in 1960. We extend our condolences to her husband, Stephen M. DuBrul Jr., and her family and friends. Robert Pruzan, Chairman, and Claudia Gould, Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, The Jewish Museum

Published by New York Times on Dec. 29, 2011.
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Dear Helen for all the times you said "Hello Dear " I truly had a great time with you.Quite an iconic persona and truly a pleasure to work for you ...A year later I still have you in my heart.....Paint the heavens for us and don't forget to sign the prints......LIZ

January 2, 2013

She was one of my greatest influences.

January 3, 2012

My heart goes out to you during this time of your loss. I discovered Ms. Frankenthaler's bench in Central Park near the Reservoir some years ago and sat there this morning to meditate and connect with her artistic energy. It was only after returning home that I learned of her passing. She gave the world such beauty.

azure bourne

January 2, 2012

I had the honor of meeting Ms. Frankenthaler at Rothko Chapel Feb. 4 1993 and subsequently in New York in 2002 and she remembered the t-shirt I sent to her in late 1993. Along with being a great artisit, she was a wonderful person.

Anthony Pizzitola

January 1, 2012

Prayers for the family and friends of Ms. Frankenthaler. She was on my short list of favorite artists of all times.

Joanne Gandenberger

December 30, 2011

My condolences to the family in your time of loss and know that God will comfort your heart. Psalms 55:22

Eva

December 29, 2011

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michelle plakas-kaiser

December 28, 2011

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief, and may the memories of your loved one sustain as time passes on.

December 28, 2011

My sincere condolences to the Frankenthaler family for their loss. What an amazing woman Helen was. So talented that she stirred up artists everywhere with her techniques and awed the public with her large abstract paintings. Quite a feet for a female artists in a “man's world”, breaking that glass ceiling for all of us. She has inspired my art work profoundly and will be greatly missed.

Carrey Ann

December 28, 2011

What a nice tribute to a woman who taught us quit a bit about art. The world does marvel at her strength and longevity. The Bible calls it "Special Mightiness". As time goes by remember God is "Healing the brokenhearted and binding up their painful spots."(Psals 147:3)

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Barbara M

December 28, 2011

A very talented lady, with insight, and a flare for expressing herself. What gifts she left in her work for all. My thoughts are with your family at this time. Sandra Williams, Wales, Great Britain

December 28, 2011

To the family of Helen Frankenthaler, my condolences for the loss of your beloved one. Our heavenly Father is with you, and He will revive your spirit and crushed heart-Isaiah 57:15. Erma L. Davis, Park Forest, IL.

December 28, 2011

My condolences to the family. When I first saw her work in New York, I wept; it moved me so profoundly. I am so grateful for her contribution to the world. dusanka kralj

December 27, 2011

may god bless the family at this sad time. now she will paint gods pictuer for him.

December 27, 2011

My condolences to the Frankenthaler family. I had the opportuniy to see Helen's work and was amazed. Please rely on prayer at this difficult time. Psalms 65:2; 66:19

E D

December 27, 2011

I really love her paintings and I try to do some like hers. I wrote a huge college essay that was a bio of her life for my art history class...So sorry she had to go....

December 27, 2011

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