Famous Abstract Expressionist Umetniki: Our Top 76

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František Kupka 1871–1957

Čeh From Opočno ['Realizem', 'Simbolizem', 'Orfizem', 'Kubizem', 'Abstraktna umetnost'] On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

František Kupka se je rodil 23. septembra 1871 v Opočno, na vzhodnem delu Bohemije, v času, ko je ta dežela bila del Avstro-Ugarske. Njegovo zgodnje obdobje je oblikovala krajina te regije, okolje, ki je predhodilo njegovi kasnejši poti proti bolj kompleksnim, ne-reprezentativnim formam.

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Lee Krasner 1908–1984

From Brooklyn On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Rožena kot Lena Krassner 27. oktobra 1908 v živahnih ulicah Brooklyna v New Yorku, je ženska, ki bo postala Lee Krasner, izstopila kot transformativna sila v panorami ameriškega modernizma.

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Hans Hartung 1904–1989

Nemško-francoški From Leipzig Gesturalni abstrakni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Zgodba Hansa Heinricha Hartunga je zgodba o globokem gibanju, tako fizičnem kot duhovnem. Ročen leta 1904 v zgodovinskem mestu Leipzig na Nemčiji, je Hartungovo zgodnje zavestno oblikovalo globoko spoštovanje do mojstrov svetlobe in sence. Njegove formative leta so bila prepojena z čustveno močjo evropskega ekspresionizma, pri čemer je črpala moč iz del Rembrandta in surove, vizceralne energije nemških slikarjev, kot sta Lovis Corinth in Emil Nolde.

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Robert Motherwell 1915–1991

Ameriški From Aberdeen Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

Robert Motherwell (24. januar 1915 – 16. julij 1991) stoji kot ena najbolj vplivnih postav ameriškega abstraktnemu ekspresionizma, gibanja, ki je nezavezljivo spremenilo pot umetnosti dv twentiethega stoletja. Njegov oče, Robert Burns Motherwell II, bankir z ambicijami glede Kalifornije, mu je vplil odločnost, ki ga bo poganjala skozi akademske dosežke in dokončno določila njegovo ustvarjalno pot.

Taught Cy Twombly #9

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Franz Kline 1910–1962

Ameriški From Wilkes-Barre Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Rod v Wilkes-Barreju v Pensilvaniji leta 1910 je preživela težko mladost – samomor njegovega očeta, ko je bil star le sedem let, je vrgel dolgo senco in vplivnil na senzibilnost, ki se je kasneje izrazila v ostreh kontrastih, ki definira njegovo umetnost.

Taught Cy Twombly #9

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Zao Wou-Ki 1920–2013

From Peking ['Art Deco v 1920-ih', 'Ekspresionizem', 'Abstraktna umetnost'] On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Dekada 1920-ih ni bila le preprosto obdobje; bila je eksplozija – izbruh ustvarjalnosti, upor in globoka sprememba v tem, kako je umetnost odslikovala svet in se z njim vpisovala.

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Clyfford Still 1904–1980

From Grand Island On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Clyfford Still, rojen leta 1904 v prostranih pokrajinah Grandina, Severna Dakota, je ključna figura v razvoju ameriške umetnosti. Njegovo zgodnje življenje, preživeto s selitvami med Severno Dakoto, Washingtonom in Alberto, Kanado, mu je vzbudilo globoko povezanost z naravnim svetom – odmev, ki bi se ponavljal skozi njegovo umetniško kariero.

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Richard Diebenkorn 1922–1993

From Portland On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Richard Diebenkorn, rojen leta 1922 v Portlandu v Oregonu, se je odpiral poti, ki ga bo uveljavila kot enega najpomembnejših ameriških slikarjev povojne dobe. Ta vroča strast ga je leta 1av 1940 pripeljala na Univerzeto Stanford, kjer je srečal ključne mentorje, kot je bil Victor Arnautoff, ki mu je vgradil strogo klasično disciplino z oljnimi barvami, in Daniel Mendelowitz, ki je delil njegovo občudovanje do evokativnega realizma Edwarda Hopperja.

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Aaron Siskind 1903–1991

From New York

Projekt Harlem Document (1935-1940) je močan primer, skupno delo s pogovori in zgodbami, zbranimi s strani članov Federal Writers' Projecta. Pod vplivom revolucionarnih platnov abstraktnih ekspresionistov, kot so Franz Kline, Mark Rothko in Willem de Kooning, je začel premikati fokus od prikazovanja sveta, kakršen je bil, k raziskovanju inherentne lepote in izraznega potenciala v njegovih podrobnostih.

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Hans Hofmann 1880–1966

Nemško-amerikanec From Weißenburg in Bayern Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Ob prihodu leta 1904 se je Hofmann potopil v živahno avantgardno sceno in vzpostavil prijateljstva z luminarci, kot so bili Matisse, Picasso, Braque in Delaunay. Med njegovimi dijaki so bili Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson in Larry Rivers – kar je dokaz širine in globine njegovega vpliva.

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Adolph Gottlieb 1903–1974

Ameriški From New York Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Adolph Gottlieb, rojen v New Yorku leta 1903, se je uveljavil kot ključna figura v razcvetajoči ameriški sceni abstraktnega ekspresionizma. Osnovno usposabljanje je prejel na Art Students League in Parsons The New School for Design, a ga je kasnejše potovanje po Evropi v dvajetih letih resnično razplamtilo. Ključni trenutek je nastal leta 1935, ko se je Gottlieb združil s kolegi umetniki kot so Mark Rothko in John D.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002

Canadian From Montreal Lyrical Abstraction On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Later, he attended the École des beaux-arts de Montréal but transitioned to the École du meuble, graduating in 1945. This shift proved pivotal as it led him to Paul-Émile Borduas.

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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Korejczyk From Uljin Abstraktna slikarstvo

Rodjen leta 1916 v obalnem mestu Uljin v Južni Koreji, je njegova umetniška pot predstavljala neustavljivo raziskovanje in neomajno predanost oblikovanju novega vizualnega jezika za narod, ki se je soočal z iskanjem identitete in modernizacijo. Yoo-jeva pot proti abstrakciji se je začela s formalno izobrazbo na univerzi Bunka Gakuin v Tokiu, kjer je leta 1938 diplomiral na oddelku za oljarstvo.

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Ad Reinhardt 1913–1967

Američan From Buffalo Abstraktni ekspresionizem, Minimalizem On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Ad Reinhardt, rojen Adolph Friedrich Reinhardt v Buffalo, New Yorku, 24. dekembra 1913., je bil osebnost, ki je svoje življenje posvetil ne le ustvarjanju umetnosti, temveč definiranju tega, kar umetnost more smeta. Njegovi zgodnji leti so bili značilni za družinsko prehajanje – delo njegovega očeta je družino odvelo v New York. mesto – in tesno vezovanje z bratranjico Otto.

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Mark Tobey 1890–1976

American From Centerville Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Mark George Tobey, born in Centerville, Wisconsin, in 1890, was more than just a painter; he was a spiritual seeker whose artistic journey mirrored his lifelong exploration of faith, philosophy, and the delicate balance between Eastern and Western aesthetics.

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Paul Jenkins 1923–2012

Ameriški From Kansas City Abstraktni ekspresionizem

Rodjen v Kansas Cityju v Missouriju leta 1923, se je njegova umetniška pot začela s formalno izobrazbo na Art Students League v New Yorku pod vodstvom Yasuo Kuniyoshija. Potek njegove kariere se je nezavezljivo spremenil leta 1953 med transformativnim potovanjem skozi Evropo. Njegov čas na Siciliji, še posebej v živahnem vzdušju Taormine, je deloval kot katalizator za nov način pogleda.

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Etel Adnan 1925–2021

Američan From Bejrut ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Ta eklektična ozadnina je postavila temelje za njeno raznoliko umetniško izražanje, saj je filozofijo študirala na Univerzi v Parizu, Univerzi Kalifornija v Berkeleyju in na Harvardovi univerzi. Med leti 1958 in 1972 je predavala filozofijo umetnosti na Dominicanski univerzi Kalifornija v San Rafaelu, hkrati pa je predavala na različnih univerzih po celotnih Združenih državah.

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Richard Art Hambleton 1952–2017

Canadian From Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, honing his skills in painting and printmaking before relocating to New York City in the late 1970s.

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George Ștefănescu-Râmnic 1914–2007

Romanian-German From Pǎlăneşti Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

The art of George Ștefănescu- Râmnic serves as a vibrant bridge between the deep-rooted traditions of Romania and the bold, experimental spirit of European modernism. This early exposure to sacred art paved the way for his formal studies at the Academy of Creative Arts in Bucharest, where he studied under the notable Nicolae Dărăscu.

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Daan Lemaire rojen 1942

Dutch From Naarden Abstract Expressionism

Born in Naarden, Netherlands, in 1942, Daan Lemaire emerged as a significant figure within the evolving landscape of Dutch abstract expressionism. A formative influence came through his association with Willy Boers, a contemporary painter already experimenting with abstraction, who imparted valuable insights into color theory and the expressive potential of gouache. His formal artistic education was initially disrupted; after a year at the Academy of Fine Arts St.

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George Edgar Ohr 1857–1918

Ameriški From Biloxi Abstraktni ekspresionizem

George Edgar Ohr, ime, ki v svetu ameriške keramike pomeni inovativnost in ekscentričnost, se je rodil 12. julija 1857 v obalnem mestu Biloxi v Missisipiju. Po nemirnem mladostnem obdobju, ko je v New Orleansu preizkušal različna poklice, je postal šegrt pri Josephu Fortunu Meyerju, lončarju z navezkami na takrat vzrastajočo gibanje Arts & Crafts.

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William Baziotes 1912–1963

American From Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Through his involvement with the Works Progress Administration (WPA), particularly the easel project between 1938 and 1940, he found the freedom to experiment with large-scale canvases that demanded a more visceral, gestural approach.

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David Smith 1906–1965

United States From Decatur Abstract expressionism On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

His creative journey involved studying at Ohio University and Notre Dame, and he worked on the assembly line of the Studebaker automobile factory in South Bend, Indiana. After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York. During the Great Depression, he participated in the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art Project.

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Theodoros Stamos 1922–1997

Greek-American From New York Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

The culmination of this exploration arrived with the Infinity Field Series, beginning in 1971. Within this series, the Lefkada sub-series held particular significance, drawing direct inspiration from his ancestral homeland and reflecting a deep connection to place and memory.

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Shakir Hassan Al-Said 1925–2004

From Bagdad

Po pridobitvi diplome iz družboslovja na Višjem inštitutu za učitelje v Bagdadu leta 1948 je svojo umetniško pot nadaljeval na Inštitutu za likovno umetnost v Bagdadu, kjer je leta 1954 pridobil diplomu iz slikarstva.

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Bernie Casey 1939–2017

American Abstract Expressionism

Before he became a celebrated figure in the world of fine art, his presence was felt on the gridiron of the National Football League, where he played with legendary intensity for the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams.

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Ruth Asawa 1926–2013

Američka From Norwalk Modernizem, kiparstvo On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Ruth Aiko Asawa, rojena leta 1926 na kmetiji v Norwalku v Kaliforniji, se je izstopila kot ena najbolj inovativnih vokalnih v 20. stoletju. Kot hči japonskih immigrantov je Asawava neposredno doživela nepravičnost in bolečino druge svetovne vojne, ko so jo in njeno družino prisilno odpeljali iz doma in zaprli v koncentracijskih taboriščih za ameriške Japovce – najprej na dirkalište Santa Anita, nato pa v center Rohwer v Arkansasu.

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld rojen 1936

American From Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Born in 1936 within the historic Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, her life was a continuous dialogue between the structured world of her heritage and the fluid, boundless realms of her imagination.

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Requena Nozal rojen 1947

Spanish From Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Early Influences: Nozal’s formative years were steeped in the traditions of Zaragozan craftsmanship and artistic heritage. The Embrace of Encaustic Technique: Unlike many artists of his era who favored oil paints, Nozal championed encaustic, a process involving fusing beeswax mixed with pigments onto prepared wood panels.

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Alma Thomas 1891–1978

From Columbus On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Njena pot se je začela v letu 1891 v Columbusu, v Georgiji, kjer je kot najstarejšo iz štirih otrok, iz družine podjetnika Johna Harrisa Thomasa in modne oblikovalke Amelije Cantey Thomas, že zgodaj začela raziskovati svet skozi ustvarjalnost. Med leti 1911 in 1913 je Thomas študirala na Miner Normal School (kasneje University of the District of Columbia), kjer se je osredotočila na izobraževanje za predškolne razrede.

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Grace Hartigan 1922–2008

Ameriška From Newark Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Med finančno stabilnostjo kot risarka v tovarni letal in študijem pod Isaacom Lane Musom se je Hartiganova seznanila s transformativnimi deli Henrija Matissea in načeli risanja Kimona Nicolaïdesa, ki so postavili temelj njeni edinstveni vizualni govorici. Leta 1945 je Hartiganova prispela v New York, kjer se je hitro potopila v živahno umetniško skupnost, ki bi postala znana kot New York School.

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Norman Bluhm 1921–1999

From Chicago Abstract expressionist On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

His presence in the canon is cemented by his inclusion in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He began with the rigid, structural logic of architecture, attending the Illinois Institute of Technology at sixteen. There, he operated in the shadow of giants like Mies van de Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Yi Eungro 1904–1989

korinsko-francoški From Seul Vzhodni in zahodni ekspresionizem

lee ungno, znan tudi kot yi eungro, je bil francuz z korejskimi koreninami, slopnik in grafičar, rojen leta 1904 v mestu Seul na Južni Koreji. Njegovo zgodnje obdobje je zaznamovalo kratko šolanje na šoli Hongseong Botong Hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), po katerem se je od leta 1920 posvetil študiju slikarstva pod mentorstvom yeomjae song tae-hoe.

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Geta Brătescu 1926–2018

Romanian From Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

Born Georgina Comanescu on May 4, 1926, in Ploiești, Romania, her journey as an artist was marked by resilience, innovation, and a profound exploration of identity, feminism, and the very essence of creative expression.

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Hedda Sterne 1910–2011

Rumunska-Američanka From Bukarešta Abstraktni ekspresionizem, Surrealizem On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Hedda Sterne, rojena kot Hedwig Lindenberg v Bukarestu v Romuniji leta 1910, je bila umetnica, katere življenje in delo so utripala na fascinantnem stičišču kultur, gibanj in osebne filozofije. Njena formalna izobrazba se je začela leta 1918 pod mentorstvom Fredericca Storcka, kiparja, ki je učil tudi njenega učitelja Maxa Hermanna Maxyja, s čimer se je vključila v pot, ki jo bo povezala z nekaterimi najpomembnejšimi umetniškimi tokovi dv twentiethnega stoletja.

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Alan Davie 1920–2014

Scottish From Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

James Alan Davie (September 28, 1920 – April 5, 2014) was a Scottish painter and musician whose distinctive style fused abstract expressionism with influences from Zen Buddhism and surrealist art. Born in Grangemouth, Scotland, Davie’s artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930s where he honed his skills before serving in World War II.

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George Stefanescu

Though biographical details remain somewhat elusive – a deliberate choice perhaps, reflecting his preference for allowing the artwork itself to speak – it’s clear that Stefanescu has cultivated a deeply personal artistic vision over decades of dedicated practice. Born in Romania, he continues to live and work there, drawing inspiration from the landscapes, traditions, and subtle emotional currents of his homeland.

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Sam Gilliam 1933–2022

Ameriški From Tupelo Barvno polje (Color Field Painting) On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Sam Gilliam, rojen 30. novembra 1933 v Tupelotu, Mississippi, in pokojno preminil 25. junija 2022, ni bil le eden običajni slikar; bil je inovator, ki je temeljito spremenil naš perception o tem, kaj lahko slika sploh predstavlja.

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James Brooks 1906–1992

American From St. Louis Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Studied at the Art Students League under Boardman Robinson and Kimon Nicolaides. Worked as a commercial artist to support himself.

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Abraham Rattner 1893–1978

From Poughkeepsie On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Abraham Rattner, rojen leta 1895 v Poughkeepsieju na New Yorku, je bil umetnik, katerega življenje in delo sta bila globoko prepletena z motečimi viharji 20. stoletja. Rattnerove prve ambicije so ganjale k arhitekturi, s katero je začel študirati na Univerzi George Washington, vendar je njegovo pravo poklicno нареčenje ležalo v slikarstvu, kar ga je vodilo do študij na Corcoran School of avtomatizacije in Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

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Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong is an artist whose work resonates deeply with a sense of shared memory and the comforting glow of Americana. The hyperrealism of artists like Richard Estes and Chuck Close is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, but Armstrong's paintings possess a warmth and emotional depth that sets them apart.

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Milton Resnick 1917–2004

American From Bratslav Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Milton Resnick, born Rachmiel Resnick on January 7, 1917, in Bratslav, Ukraine, was a pivotal figure in the evolution of American Abstract Expressionism. The early years of his life were marked by upheaval; his family, prosperous Jewish merchants – builders on his father’s side, flour traders through his mother – fled the turmoil following the Russian Revolution, seeking refuge in the United States in 1922.

Learned from Hans Hofmann #20

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Alice Rahon 1904–1987

French/Mexican From Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Alice Rahon, born Alice Marie Yvonne Philippot in 1904 in Chenecey-Buillon, France, embarked on a remarkable artistic path that intertwined poetry and painting, ultimately becoming a pivotal figure in the development of abstract expressionism within Mexico’s vibrant art scene.

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Fernando de Szyszlo 1925–2017

Peruvian From Lima Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Fernando de Szyszlo (1925-2017) stands as a monumental figure in Peruvian art history, recognized for his pioneering role in establishing abstract expressionism within Latin America while simultaneously honoring the profound legacy of Andean culture.

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Beauford Delaney 1901–1979

Francoz From Knoxville Postimpresionizem On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

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Norman Lewis 1909–1979

American From Harlem Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Norman Wilfred Lewis, born in Harlem, New York City, in 1909, emerged as a pivotal figure in the American art landscape of the mid-20th century.

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Chu Teh-Chun 1920–2014

Kitajsko-francoz From Baytu Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Chu Teh-chun, rojen kot Zhu Dequn leta 1920 v majhnem mestu Xiao County v provincu Anhui na Kitajskem, stoji kot monumentalna figura v sodobni umetnosti – slikar, ki je z retorično močjo združil starodavne tradicije kitajskega slikarstva z naraščajočo energijo zahodnega abstraknega ekspresionizma.

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Terry Frost 1915–2003

British From Leamington Spa Abstract Art On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Sir Terence Ernest Manitou Frost did not follow the traditional, gilded path of a child prodigy; instead, his journey toward becoming a titan of British abstraction was one of resilience, late discovery, and profound transformation. Born in Leamington Spa in 1915, Frost’s early years were defined more by manual labor than by the studio.

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Tomie Ohtake 1913–2015

Japonsko-brazilijanka From Kjoto Informalni abstrakcionizem On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Tomie Ohtake Nakakubo, izstopajoča japansko-brazilsko vizualna umetnica, se je rodila 21. novembra 1913 v Kjotu na Japonskem. Umetniško pot Tomie Ohtake se je v resnem smislu začela leta 1951, po obisku studija umetnika Keisuke Sugana. Njena prva izložba je potekala leta 1957 na Salão Nacional de Arte Moderna, nato pa je sledila njena udeležba na Bienalu v São Paulu leta 1961.

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Patrick Heron 1920–1999

Britanec From Headingley Abstraktni ekspresionizem On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Rodil se je leta 1920 v Headingleyju v Leedsju, njegova umetniška pot se ni začela v svetlovinah akademskih dvoran, temveč med praktičnimi zadevami družinskega poslovanja in razvijajočim se lepoti kornske pokrajine. Ključni trenutek se je zgodil med šolskim izletom v Londonsko National Gallery leta 1933, kjer je srečanje z deli Paula Cézanneja razžarilo življenjsko strast in globoko oblikovalo njegovo umetniško usmeritev.

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Nicola De Maria rojen 1954

Italian From Foglianise Transavanguardia On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Born in Foglianise, Italy, in 1954, Nicola de Maria’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of transformation – from medical studies to the vibrant explosion of color and layered imagery that defines his signature style. This Italian artistic collective, spearheaded by Achille Bonito Oliva, rejected the strict formalism of Minimalism and Conceptualism, instead embracing a return to figurative representation infused with historical references, mythological allusions, and a distinctly Baroque sensibility.

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Ian Davenport rojen 1966

English From Sidcup Abstract painter On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

As an English abstract painter and a former Turner Prize nominee, his presence in the British art scene was solidified early on, notably through his participation in the seminal Freeze exhibition at Surrey Docks, organized by Damien Hirst. After studying at Northwich College of Art and Design in Cheshire, he moved on to graduate from Goldsmiths College in 1988.

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Anne Ryan 1889–1954

American From Hoboken Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Education: Attended the Academy of St Elizabeth Convent for high school and early college. Early Literary Pursuits: Frequented art and literary circles in New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood.

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Melvin Edwards 1937–2026

American From Houston Abstract Sculpture On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South. As he moved through the integrated landscapes of Ohio and eventually to California in 1955, Edwards began a transformative journey that would lead him from the foundational disciplines of painting at UCLA to the rugged, industrial mastery of welding and steel assemblage.

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Ulfert Wilke 1907–1987

German-American From Bavaria Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of Abstract Expressionism, distinguished not merely by his prolific output but also by an intellectual rigor that positioned him at the forefront of exploring connections between visual art and linguistic thought.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

From Sheffield On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Njegova prva samostojna razstava v Marlborough New London Gallery leta 1964 je bila dopolnjena s pomembno muzejsko izstavo v Whitechapel Art Gallery leta 1967, ki jo je kuriral Bryan Robertson.

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Carl Gustaf Nelson 1898–1988

American From Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Louise Nevelson, born Leah Berliawsky in the Poltava Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine), emigrated to the United States with her family in 1905.

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Fritz Bultman 1919–1985

American From New Orleans Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in 1919 in the culturally rich landscape of New Orleans, Bultman’s early life was steeped in an environment where visual aesthetics and tradition intertwined. In 1935, as a young student, Bultman traveled to Munich, a period that would fundamentally reshape his artistic DNA. It was here that he encountered the influential Maria Hofmann, whose presence served as a bridge to the legendary Hans Hofmann.

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Frank Hinder 1906–1992

Avstralija From Summer Hill Modernizem, Abstrakna umetnost On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Francis Henry Critchley Hinder, avstralski slikar, kipar in učitelj likovnih umetnosti, se je rodil 26. junija 1906 v mesti Summer Hill v Avstraliji. Njegova umetniška pot se je začela z izobraževanjem na šoli Julian Ashton v Sydneyu, kjer so se v njegovem duhu utrdili temelji, ki bodo kasneje močno vplivali na njegove prispevki k modernistični vprašanje v kiparstvu in slikarstvu.

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr. 1918–2013

American From Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E. He was deeply impacted by the art of indigenous cultures from North America, Africa, and South America, particularly the Kuba people of the Congo.

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Taro Yamamoto 1919–1994

From Hollywood On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in California but deeply connected to Japanese culture. Army during World War II (November 7, 1941 – February 23, 1946).

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Rosemarie Beck 1923–2003

American From Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born in 1923 in Westchester County, New York, to Hungarian Jewish immigrants, her early life was steeped in a rich cultural heritage that would later serve as the bedrock for her profound explorations of human drama.

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Maurice Cockrill 1936–2013

British From Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Maurice Cockrill (1936–2013) remains a singular figure in British art, an artist perpetually engaged in a restless dialogue with the natural world and the human condition. Born in Hartlepool, County Durham, his early life was marked by a peripatetic existence – a series of moves across Wales and the Midlands – shaping a sensibility deeply rooted in observation and a profound connection to place.

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Claudio Verna rojen 1937

Italian From Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna, born in the picturesque town of Guardiagrele, Italy, in 1937, embarked on an artistic journey that would establish him as a pivotal figure in Italian post-war painting.

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Gary Wragg rojen 1946

Britanec From High Wycombe Abstraktno barvno polje

Gary Wragg, rojen v High Wycombe v Združeni kraljevini leta 1946, predstavlja pomembno osebnost v panorami britanske abstraktne umetnosti po drugi svetovni vojni. Wraggova pot skozi umetniški svet se je začela na Šoli za umetnost v High Wycombe (1962–66) in nadaljevala na Šoli za umetnost in rokodestvo Camberwell (1ming66–69), kar se je zakončalo z študijem na Slade School of Fine Art (1969–71).

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Aisha Cahn rojen 1959

Britanka From Pariz Sodobna umetnost; Abstrakni ekspresionizem

V nespremenljivi širini sodobne umetnosti redko kateri glas odmeva z toliko tiho intenzivnostjo in kultno globino kot Aisha Cahn. Kot britanska sodobna umetnica, katere korenine segajo v živahne ulice Mumbaja v Indiji, je Cahn skozi svojo kariero orkestrirala globok dialog med duhovnimi tradicijami Vzhoda in izrazno svobodo Zahoda.