Thornton Willis

1936–2025

Introduction

Thornton Wilson Willis (May 25, 1936 – June 15, 2025) was an American abstract painter. He contributed to the New York School of painting since the late 1960s. Viewed as a member of the Third Generation of American Abstract Expressionists, his work is associated with Abstract Expressionism, Lyrical Abstraction, Process Art, Postminimalism, Bio-morphic Cubism (a term he coined), and Color Field painting. Willis was a member of American Abstract Artists.

Wikidata identifier

Q7796569

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500026609

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First acquired
1971

Date of birth
May 25, 1936

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