рут абрамс (1912 - 1986)
Ruth Davidson Abrams, a Jewish-American painter, left a lasting impact on the art world. As the art director at the Research Association of The New School and a lecturer at Parsons The New School for Design, she influenced aspiring artists.
Abrams gained recognition for her outer-space-themed paintings, notably "There Are Unknown Elements in the Universe as Old as Mankind" (1962). She actively engaged in art classes led by influential artists like Alexander Archipenko and William Zorach, known for their abstract approach. Despite being overlooked in a male-dominated era, Abrams' talent is now acknowledged. Her papers are preserved at the Yeshiva University Museum and the Smithsonian Archives of American Art. She collaborated with renowned artists such as William Zorach, Alexander Archipenko, and John D. Graham.