Museum of Modern Art exhibitions and acquisitions promoting Abstract Expressionism (1940–1960)

1. MoMA purchases Pollock’s *Number 1A, 1948*

   Jan 1, 1950Labels: Jackson Pollock, Number 1A

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2. MoMA mounts “Recent Acquisitions” featuring Pollock

   Mar 28, 1950Labels: Recent Acquisitions, Jackson Pollock

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3. MoMA stages “Abstract Painting and Sculpture in America”

   Jan 23, 1951Labels: Abstract Painting, Jackson Pollock

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4. MoMA receives Rothko’s *No. 10* as Philip Johnson gift

   Jan 1, 1952Labels: Mark Rothko, No 10

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5. MoMA receives Kline’s *Chief* (gift; accession 2.1952)

   Jan 1, 1952Labels: Franz Kline, Chief

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6. MoMA opens Dorothy Miller’s “15 Americans”

   Apr 9, 1952Labels: Dorothy C, 15 Americans

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   • Clyfford Still

7. MoMA purchases de Kooning’s *Woman I*

   Jan 1, 1953Labels: Willem de, Woman I

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8. MoMA opens “Twelve Americans”

   May 30, 1956Labels: Twelve Americans, MoMA surveys

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9. MoMA presents major Jackson Pollock exhibition

   Dec 19, 1956Labels: Jackson Pollock

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10. International Program begins “The New American Painting” tour

    Apr 19, 1958Labels: The New, International Program

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    • Tate Research

11. MoMA shows “The New American Painting” in New York

    May 28, 1959Labels: The New, MoMA New

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    • Tate Research

12. MoMA closes “The New American Painting” New York run

    Sep 8, 1959Labels: The New, MoMA New

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