Helen Khal: A Pioneer of Lebanese Abstract Expressionism Helen Khal (1923 – 2009) stands as a singular figure in Lebanon’s artistic landscape—a woman artist who defied convention and championed the expressive power of color field painting during a period marked by significant social and political upheaval. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Lebanese parents, Khal’s upbringing instilled within her a deep connection to her heritage while simultaneously exposing her to the burgeoning modernist movements sweeping across Europe and America. This dual influence profoundly shaped her artistic visi…