'I never pursued the big four or five galleries, they always scared me': Joan Snyder on her first blue-chip show, roses, and the glass ceiling

Joan Snyder has experienced critical acclaim and financial success as a painter since the 1970s but remains an outsider in the UK and Europe.

Despite being considered a cult phenomenon and achieving gallery representation, Snyder still questions why major galleries hesitated to work with her.

Snyder reflects on her unique position as a female artist in predominantly male art movements, stating, 'I always had galleries, I always made a good living.'

The exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac showcases Snyder's 60-year career, including her pivotal 'Stroke' paintings that revolutionized her style.

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