Frances Lazare

Frances Lazare is an art historian and curator currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Humanities and Sciences division at the University of Southern California (USC). Her research centers on the histories of abstract painting from the 19th to 21st centuries, with a particular focus on queer and feminist sociability in the New York School of Painters.

Her current dissertation, titled "Intimate Abstraction," is supported by grants from the Terra Foundation for American Art and the New York Public Library. She has held curatorial positions at prominent institutions including the Menil Collection, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Norton Simon Museum.

She has taught postwar art history at multiple institutions, including USC, Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), and ArtCenter College of Design. Her teaching includes courses such as HHIS-222-01: History of Art 3.

Her research interests span:

• Art History
• Abstract Painting
• Queer and Feminist Art
• Modern and Contemporary Art
• Curatorial Practice
• Gender and Sexuality in Visual Culture

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Frances Lazare has received research support through competitive grants, including from:

• Terra Foundation for American Art
• New York Public Library

Although no formal scientific awards are listed, these grants reflect recognition of the scholarly value of her work.

She is actively involved in both academic and curatorial domains, contributing to research, teaching, and museum practice. There is no mention of labs or research teams in the provided information.