Frankenthaler: A Decade of Electric Aliveness Helen Frankenthaler’s art, as brilliantly illuminated in Alexander Nemerov's new biography, *Fierce Poise*, is more than just paint on canvas; it’s a distillation of experience, a vibrant capture of the ephemeral beauty of a single day. Emerging onto the New York art scene in the 1950s – a period defined by rebellion against established norms and a fervent exploration of abstraction – Frankenthaler quickly distinguished herself through her innovative techniques and deeply personal vision. Born into privilege on Long Island, she initially pursued…