Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) was an American abstract expressionist painter known for her pioneering use of color and innovative techniques. Frankenthaler's breakthrough came in the 1950s when she developed the "soak-stain" technique, which involved pouring diluted paint onto unprimed canvas. This method allowed colors to bleed and merge, creating a harmonious and luminous effect that defined her signature style. Her work often bridged the gap between abstraction and representation, capturing a sense of emotion and the nuances of color relationships.

Helen Frankenthaler's ability to infuse her works with color-driven emotion and a sense of fluidity established her as a pivotal figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Her works continue to inspire artists and art enthusiasts, and her presence in prestigious museum collections reflects her enduring impact on the evolution of modern art.

The impact of Helen Frankenthaler's art is reflected in the numerous museums around the world that have acquired her pieces. Some of the many museums that have collected her work include Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; Art Institute of Chicago; Tate Modern, London; Guggenheim Museum, New York; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Los Angeles; Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.; Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Amsterdam; Tate Britain, London;  Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; amongst many others.