Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue II

"Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue II" is a large-scale canvas created by Barnett Newman between 1966 and 1970, exemplifying Abstract expressionism and color field painting. The series, comprising four monumental works, features bold, vibrant blocks of primary colors separated by narrow, vertical lines, emphasizing pure Oil pigment and flatness. Its confrontational title references cultural texts like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, adding layers of cultural commentary. Notably, two paintings from the series have been vandalized, underscoring the work’s provocative presence in the museum environment.