Abstract Expressionism in Tucson, AZ

May 7th, 2019

Abstract Expressionism in Tucson, AZ

Abstract Expressionism in Tucson, AZ

May 7th, 2019

Willem de Kooning's Woman-Ochre went missing in 1985 and stayed missing until 2017 when it unceremoniously appeared at an estate sale for two teachers, Rita and Jerry Alter. Had the mild-mannered couple stolen it? If so, why?

Sara and Veronica discuss the details of this mysterious case; including how the couple potentially pulled off the heist and, more shockingly, how they may have outed themselves.

Rita Alter Woman-Ochre by Julia Martin.

Episode Music by Patrick Damphier · Show Artwork by Saskia Keultjes