Alex Katz
1927–
Introduction
Alex Katz (born July 24, 1927) is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints. Since 1951, Katz's work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions and nearly 500 group exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally. He is well known for his large paintings, whose bold simplicity and heightened colors are considered as precursors to Pop Art.
Wikidata identifier
Q919265
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Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, collagist, graphic artist, painter, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500022493
Names
Alex Katz
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed September 30, 2024.