Early Life and the Prairie Landscape Alex Katz, born July 24, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, wasn’t destined for a life immersed in the vibrant hues of the art world. His early years were rooted in the stark realities of the American Depression, shaped by his Ukrainian immigrant father, Odesa-born Dmytro Kurelek, and his mother, Ada Katz (née Del Moro). The family's journey from Eastern Europe to the vast, unforgiving landscapes of rura…