A Pioneer of American Modernism: The Life and Art of Abraham Walkowitz Abraham Walkowitz, a figure often overshadowed by the brighter lights of early 20th-century American art, nevertheless played a crucial role in shaping its trajectory. Born in Tyumen, Siberia, in 1878, to Jewish parents, his life was marked by displacement and a relentless pursuit of artistic expression—a journey that ultimately led him to become one of the first true American modernists. His story is not just about individual talent but also about the confluence of cultural forces and personal experiences that forged a u…