Famous Abstract Expressionist Kunstnikud: 76 Original Voices

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František Kupka 1871–1957

Tšehhi Born in Opočno ['Realism', 'Symbolism', 'Orphism', 'Cubism', 'Abstraction'] Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

Aastatel 1889 kuni 1892 veetis ta aega Praaga Kunstiakadeemis. Tema 1911. aasta teos Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors näitab huvi teadliku tähelepanu ja muusikalise rütmi vahelise ristumispunkti vastu. See intensiivsete uurimuste periood kestis kuni 1913. aastani, mil ta lõi teosed The Cathedral ja Vertical and Diagonal Planes.

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Lee Krasner 1908–1984

Ameerika Born in Brooklyn Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Sündinud Lena Krassner 27. oktoobril 1908 New York, Brooklyni kargetes tänavates, tõuseb naine, kes sai tuntud kui Lee Krasner, Ameerika modernismi maastikus transformatiivse jõuna. Alates varajastest päevadest Washington Irvingi tüdrukukoolis, kus visuaalkunstide suunatud kursus esmakordselt tema loovvaimu süütele tõstis, kuni rangetele õppetöödele Cooper Unioni naiste kunstikoolis, Krasneril oli aluslik discipline, mis teenis hiljem vundamendina tema kõige radikaalsemate eksperimentide jaoks.

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Hans Hartung 1904–1989

Saks-Prantsusmaa Born in Leipzig Gestoorne abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Tema kujunusaastad olid täidetud Euroopa ekspressionismi emotiivse jõuga, saades jõudu Rembrandti loomingust ning saksa maalide, nagu Lovis Corinth ja Emil Nolde, råhkavast ja visceralsest energiast. Kohtudes Prantsuse ja Hispaania meistrite uuendustega, eriti Cézanne'i struktureeritud rangusega, hakkas Hartung mõistma, kuidas kuldsus ja harmoniline proportsioon võivad annda isegi kõige radikaalsemaid abstraktseid vorme.

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Robert Motherwell 1915–1991

Born in Aberdeen Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Robert Motherwell (24. jaanuar 1915 – 16. juuli 1991) seisab kui üks America abstrakti ekspressionismi mõjuvaid kujundajaid – liikumisel, mis muutas kordamatu viisi, kuidas XX sajandlik kunst liikus edasi. Sündinud Washingtoni osariigis asuvas Aberdeenis, linnas, mis on sügavalt juurdunud Šotlandi pärandisse, oli Motherwelli varajane elu tähistatud astma ja sügava sidusega Vaikse loodusepiirkonna maastikuga, mis kujundas tema kunstilist tundlikkust juba algusest peale.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Franz Kline 1910–1962

USA Born in Wilkes-Barre Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Olles sündinud 1910. aastal Pennsylvanias Wilkes-Barres, oli tema elu tähistatud varajaste raskustega – isese suicid, mis juhtus enam kui seitsete aasta vanuses, kestas pika varju, mõjutades tundlikkust, mis leidis hiljem väljendust tema kunstile omavates teravates kontrastides.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Zao Wou-Ki 1920–2013

Born in Peking ['1920ndate Art Deco', 'Ekspressionism', 'Abstraktne kunst'] Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

While precise details regarding this artist's early life are limited, it’s reasonable to assume that the tumultuous years following World War I profoundly shaped their artistic trajectory. The influence of earlier movements such as Impressionism and Post-Impressionism is also likely present, providing a foundation upon which to build more radical departures. Furthermore, the burgeoning interest in psychology, spearheaded by figures like Sigmund Freud, fueled explorations into the hidden depths of the human psyche—a theme that would become increasingly prominent in their work.

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Clyfford Still 1904–1980

Ameeriklaste rahvus Born in Grand Island Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Clyfford Still, sündinud 1904. aastal Grandini, Põhja-Dakota osariigis, on oluline figuur Ameerika kunsti arengus. Kuigi tihti varjutatud kaasaegsete kunstnike nagu Jackson Pollock ja Mark Rothko poolt, oli Stilli panus aluspõhiline; ta sukeldus mittefiguraalsesse maalikunstisse varem kui paljud tema eakaaslased, sillutades teed uuele visuaalsele keelele, mis mõjutas sügavalt kaasaegset kunsti.

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Richard Diebenkorn 1922–1993

Ameerika Born in Portland ['Abstraktne ekspressionism', 'Bay Area Figurative', 'Lüüriline abstraksjon'] Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

See loomulik kire tõi ta 1940. aastal Stanfordi ülikoolile, kus ta kohtas murdelisi mentorid nagu Victor Arnautoff, kes õpetas talle õlivärvidega ranget klassikalist dissipliini, ning Daniel Mendelowitz, kes jagas tema imetust Edward Hopperi evokatiivse realismi vastu. Diebenkorn tundis seda muutust teravalt, registreerudes California School of Fine Arts'i (nüüd San Francisco Art Institute) ja omakindlustades abstraktset ekspressionismi oma peamise eneseväljenduse viisina.

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Aaron Siskind 1903–1991

Ameeriklaste Born in New York Abstraktne ekspressionism

Aaron Siskind, sündinud New Yorki elavas südames 1903. aastal, on ameerika fotograafia võtminimetegevus – sild dokumentaalse impulsi ja kasvava abstraktse ekspressionismi maailma vahel. Projekt Harlemi dokument (1935-1940) on võimas näide, koostöötöö koos intervjuude ja lugudega, mille kogusid Federal Writers' Projecti liikmed.

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Hans Hofmann 1880–1966

Saks-ameeriklane Born in Weißenburg in Bayern Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Saanud Pariisi 1904. aastal, tõukus Hofmann end vibrantisse avantgardsesse keskkonda, sõlmides laialseid sidemeid nagu Matisse, Picasso, Braque ja Delaunay kangelastega. Kuid Euroopa poliitilise rahutuse tõusuga tegi Hofmann 1932. aastal murdelise otsuse: ta emigreeris USA-sse, asunudes sinna pärmanlikult ja tuues oma Euroopa modernistliku tundlikkuse Ameerika rannikule. Tema õpilaste seas olid Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasimere, Joan Mitchell, Louise Nevelson ja Larry Rivers – see on tunnistus tema mõju laialdusest ja sügavusest.

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Adolph Gottlieb 1903–1974

Ameerika Born in New York Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Adolph Gottlieb, kes sündis New York Citys 1903. aastal, tõus esile kui võtmetegelane Ameerika abstraktse ekspressionismi kasvavas maastikus. Ta sai põhitöötluse Art Students League'is ja Parsons The New School for Design'is, kuid tõeline esteetiline äratus tuli pärast tema reisid Euroopasse 1920ndatel. Kriitiline hetk saabus 1935. aastal, mil Gottlieb ühines Mark Rothko ja John D.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002

Canadian Born in Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Les Automatistes: Riopelle was a member of Les Automatistes in the 1940s, embracing Surrealist principles and exploring spontaneous creation. Shift from Surrealism: After a brief association with the Surrealists, Riopelle moved towards Lyrical Abstraction, a style related to Abstract Expressionism. He is considered a leading artist of French Lyrical Abstraction.

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Juu Jung-Kuk 1916–2002

Koreaan Born in Uljin Abstraktne maal

Yoo tee abstraktsuse poole algas ametlikust õppimisest Tokyos, Bunka Gakuin Ülikoolis, kust ta lõpetas õlipeetri osakonna aastal 1938. Just siin kohtus ta Lääne abstraktsete suundumistega ja suheldis uuenduslike Jaapani kunstnikega nagu Murai Masanari ja Hasegawa Saburo, kellet mõjutasid sügavalt tema varajasi eksperimente ning kinnistasid tema pühendumust esitusevaba kunsti vastu. Naasdes 1943. aastal Koreasse II maailmasõja turbulentsuse keskel, seisid Yoo ees suured väljakutsed oma kunstilise visiooni jälgi.

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Ad Reinhardt 1913–1967

Ameerika Born in Buffalo Abstrakts ekspressionism, Minimalistlikk Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Ad Reinhardt, kes sündis 24. detsembri 1913. aastal New York State'i Buffalos, oli isik, kes pühendas oma elu mitte pelgalt kunsti looma, vaid sellele, et määrata, mis võib olla kunst. Edasised koolitused Columbia Teachers College'is, American Artists Schoolis koos Carl Holty ja Francis Crissiga ning portreemaalimise õpingud National Academy of Design'is Karl Andersoni juures kinnistasid tema tehnilisi oskusi – oskusi, mida ta hiljem tahtlikult püüdis ületada.

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Mark Tobey 1890–1976

American Born in Centerville Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

There, he encountered Teng Kuei, a Chinese painter who initiated him into the art of Eastern penmanship – a revelation that would become central to his artistic identity. Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. His work was exhibited widely in Europe and the United States, earning him numerous awards and accolades.

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Paul Jenkins 1923–2012

USA Born in Kansas City Abstraktne ekspressionism

Paul Jenkins seisab kui erandlik kujundis Ameerika abstraktsest ekspressionismis, meistrina, kes muutsis kambda voolava liikumise ja luminotseavuse lavaks. Sündinud Missouri osariigis Kansas Citys aastal 1923, algas tema kunstiline teekond klassikalise koolitusega New Yorki Art Students League'is Yasuo Kuniyoshi juhendamisel. Tema karjääri kulg muutus pöördumatult 1953. aastal ajal transformatiivset reisi läbi Euroopa.

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Ethel N. Adnan 1925–2021

Ameriklik Born in Beirut ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Adnan, libaanilais-ameerika luuletaja, esseist ja visuaalkunstnik, sündis Beirutis 1925. aastal. Filosoofia õppimine Pariisi ülikoolis, California ülikoolis Berkeleis ning Harvardis alevas tema mõtlemist sügavalt ja analüutiliselt, luues sillad intellektuaalse uurimise ja esteetilise loovuse vahel. Aastatel 1958 kuni 1972 õpetas ta kunsti filosoofiat San Rafaelis asuvas California Dominikaanika ülikoolis ning oli aktiivne lektor ülikoolides üle Ameerika Ühenduste.

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Richard Art Hambleton 1952–2017

Canadian Born in Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

Crucially, he established Pumps Centre for Alternative Art in Vancouver, a space that served as both a gallery and performance venue – a testament to his early commitment to challenging conventional artistic boundaries. This environment fostered experimentation and provided a platform for emerging artists, mirroring the ethos he would later embody through his public interventions. His work laid the groundwork for interventions by artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey, demonstrating the potential of art to disrupt urban landscapes and engage with social commentary.

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George Ștefănescu-Râmnic 1914–2007

Romanian-German Born in Pǎlăneşti Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

By drawing inspiration from the folk arts of Romania while embracing the avant-garde movements of Europe, he created a body of work that remains a testament to the power of color to communicate the unspoken depths of the human experience.

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Daan Lemaire sündinud 1942

Dutch Born in Naarden Abstract Expressionism

Following his expulsion from the academy, Lemaire’s artistic practice underwent a significant transformation. Initially influenced by surrealist principles—a legacy of his early encounters with Willy Boers —Lemaire gradually moved towards a more purely abstract approach in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries—such as Karel Appel or Barnett Newman —his work possesses a quiet intensity and a profound emotional resonance that continues to captivate viewers.

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George Edgar Ohr 1857–1918

Ameeriklane Born in Biloxi Abstraktne ekspressionism

George Edgar Ohr, nimi, mis on Ameerika keraamika maailmas sünkroonne innovatsiooni ja ekscentrilisusega, sündis 12. juulil 1857 rannalinn Biloxis, Mississippi. Pärast hingelemist New Orleansis erinevates ametites, sattus ta õpilaseks Joseph Fortune Meyerile, keraamikule, kellel oli sidemeid kasvava Arts & Crafts liikumisega. Ta naas Biloxi, otsides oma teed, asestab oma „Biloti Kunst ja Erakordluste Keraamika“, kus ta saaks oma kunstilist visiooni täielikult teostada.

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William Baziotes 1912–1963

American Born in Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Within the vibrant, often turbulent constellation of the New York School, few artists captured the ethereal boundary between the conscious mind and the primordial subconscious as poignantly as William Baziotes. Alongside luminaries such as Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, and David Hare, Baziotes co-founded the Subjects of the Artist School in 1948.

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David Smith 1906–1965

United States Born in Decatur Abstract expressionism Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

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 Born in New York Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Perhaps most significantly, Stamos forged close friendships with Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko, sharing a common interest in primitive imagery and the spiritual dimensions of art. The influence of East Asian aesthetics, particularly Zen Buddhism and calligraphy, is evident in his Tea House Series, demonstrating an openness to non-Western traditions and their minimalist principles.

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Shakir Hassan Al-Said 1925–2004

Born in Bagdad

Pärast sotsiaalteadeste õppimist Bagdadi Õpetajate kõrgemikus instituudis (1948) ja maalide diplomini saamist Bagdadi Fine Arts instituudis (1954), täiendas ta oma oskusi Pariisi École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts koolis kuni 1959. Al-Said ei olnud pelgalt üksik kunstnik, vaid oluline kollektiivse liikumise arhitekt. 1951. aastal kaasas ta asutajaks Jama'et Baghdad lil Fann al-Hadith (Bagdadi Kaasaegse Kunsti Grupp), mille eesmärk oli ühendada modernistlikud kunstilised lähenemised Iraagi rikkaliku kultuuripärandi.

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Bernie Casey 1939–2017

American Abstract Expressionism

Through his ability to transcend the boundaries of race and physicality through abstraction, Bernie Casey left behind a legacy that continues to resonate, reminding us that art is a powerful medium for communicating the unspoken truths of the human spirit.

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Ruth Aiko Asawa 1926–2013

American Born in Norwalk Modernism, Skulptuur Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Ruth Aiko Asawa, kes sündis 1926. aastal Californias Norwalki talumajalus, tõusel üheks 20. sajandi innovativseimast skulptorist. Jaapani emigrantide tütarena koges Asawa Teise maailmasõja ebatundlikkust ja valu esimest käega, kui teda ja tema perekonda sunniti kodust eemaldama ja internatiivlaagrisse sulgema – esmalt Santa Anitai radaraudteiselle, hiljem aga Arkansasi Rohweri relokatsioonikeskusse.

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld sündinud 1936

American Born in Pittsburgh Abstract Art

On one hand, she was profoundly moved by the grace of dance, most notably through her series inspired by Alvin Ailey’s American Dance Company and the iconic ballet Revelations. Through these motifs, she explored how light plays upon surfaces, creating works like Skylights, where shadows and sudden illumination evoke the dramatic tension of a mountain landscape under a passing storm. From the Bicentennial Exhibit of “American Painters in Paris” in France to showcases at the Copley Society of Art in Boston and the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Pennsylvania, her presence in the art world was both enduring and widespread.

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Requena Nozal sündinud 1947

Spanish Born in Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Abstract Expressionist Roots: Drawing inspiration from giants like Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock, Nozal skillfully incorporates techniques characteristic of abstract expressionism —splattering, dripping, layering—to generate dynamic compositions brimming with energy and spontaneity. Requena Nozal’s contribution to contemporary art extends beyond his individual creations.

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Alma Thomas 1891–1978

Born in Columbus Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Alma Thomasi kunstiline teekond oli täis värvilisi ja ritmilisi kademeid, mis algas sügaval lõunaosades, Georgias linnas Columbusis. 1891. aastal sündinud Alma Woodsey Thomas oli neljaെങ്കese pere vanim tütar, kelle juured olid tugevad: tema isa John Harris Thomas oli ärimees ning ema Amelia Cantey Thomas oli riidedesignööri oskusteid valdav naine.

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Grace Hartigan 1922–2008

Ameeriklanna Born in Newark Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Grace Hartigan, sündinud Newarkis New Jerseys 1922. aastal, oli oluline figuur Ameerika kunsti arengus 20. sajandi keskel. Tasakaalus finantsiline stabiilsus lennukitehase joonestajana töö kaudu ja pühendunud õpingud Isaac Lane Muse juhendamisel tutvustati teda Henri Matisse'i transformeerivatele teostele ja Kimon Nicolaïdes’i joonistuspõhimõtetele, mis panid aluse tema unikaalsele visuaalsele keelele.

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Norman Bluhm 1921–1999

Born in Chicago Abstract expressionist Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

The Smithsonian American Art Museum holds pieces that reflect this uncompromising stance.

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Yi Eungro 1904–1989

Korea-Prantsusmaa Born in Seul Ida- ja Lääne ekspressionism

lee ungno, tuntud ka nimega yi eungro, oli Koreas sündinud Prantsusese grafika ja maali kunstnik, kes nägi valgust 1904. aastal Seulis, Lõhnav Koreas. Tema varajane elu oli seotud lühikese õppimisega Hongseong Botong Hakyo koolis, mille järel pühendus ta 1920. aastast부터 maaliametile yeomjae song tae-hoe õppetööle. Lee ungno kunstiline teekond sai tõeliseks alles pärast tema kukkumist Seulisse 1922. aastal, kus ta sai õpilaseks kuulutatud kalligraafi, maali ja fotograafi haegang kim gyu-jin.

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Geta Brătescu 1926–2018

Romanian Born in Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

For Brătescu, the line wasn't merely a formal element; it was a fundamental tool for definition, measurement, and conveying movement—a way to map both physical space and inner states. Her exploration extended beyond static representation into performative realms, using the line to delineate space and trace the boundaries of selfhood. In 2015, she had her first UK solo exhibition at Tate Liverpool, bringing her work to an international audience, culminating in representing Romania at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017—a landmark moment in her career.

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Hedda Sterne 1910–2011

Roumani-ameerika Born in Bukarest Abstraktne ekspressionism, surrealism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Hedda Sterne, kes sündis 1910. aastal Bukarestis, Romania, nimega Hedwig Lindenberg, oli kunstnik, kelle elu ja looming embodyutsid kultuuride, suundumiste ja isalistate filosoofiate lummavat põimdust.

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Alan Davie 1920–2014

Scottish Born in Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 7/32 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. Zen Buddhism’s Impact: A pivotal moment arrived when Davie encountered Eugen Herrigel's book “Zen in the Art of Archery,” sparking an interest in Zen philosophy. He remains an influential artist whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists and collectors alike, embodying a spirit of experimentation and unwavering devotion to conveying profound symbolic meaning.

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George Stefanescu

However, Stefanescu quickly moved beyond mere imitation, developing a unique style characterized by softened forms, atmospheric perspective, and a restrained use of color. This shift can be seen as a response to the socio-political climate of Romania during his formative years, a period marked by significant change and upheaval.

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Sam Gilliam 1933–2022

USA Born in Tupelo Color Field maalid Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Sam Gilliam, kes sündis 30. novembril 1933 Tupelos, Mississippi ja suri 25. juunil 2022, oli olnud palju rohkem kui lihtsalt maalari; ta oli innovator, kes muutis fundamentaalselt meie käsitust sellest, mis võib olla maalid.

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James Brooks 1906–1992

American Born in St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles. Often used numbers and letters to identify paintings, incorporating nonsense syllables as titles (e.g., Pask, Burwak, Jondol). Died on March 9, 1992, in East Hampton, New York.

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Abraham Rattner 1893–1978

USA Born in Poughkeepsie Ekspressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Rattneri algne ambitsioon suudis arhitektuuri poole, mida ta õppis esialgu George Washingtoni ülikoolis, kuid tema tõeline kutsumus peitus maaliduses, mis viis teda edasi Corcoran School of Arti ja Pennsylvania Fine Arts Akadeemia õpingutele.

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Jack Armstrong

Armstrong’s early career focused on commercial art, creating illustrations for magazines, advertisements, and packaging. These early works featured meticulously rendered images of 1950s gas stations, chrome-laden automobiles, and brightly colored storefronts. American Regionalism: The focus on distinctly American subjects and landscapes connects him to artists like Grant Wood and Thomas Hart Benton.

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Milton Resnick 1917–2004

American Born in Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Throughout his career, Milton Resnick exhibited widely in prominent galleries including the Poindexter Gallery, Howard Wise Gallery, Max Hutchinson, and Robert Miller, gaining critical acclaim for his unique vision.

Pupil of Hans Hofmann #20

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Alice Rahon 1904–1987

French/Mexican Born in Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

A pivotal journey in 1939 alongside her husband, Austrian artist Wolfgang Paalen, and photographer Eva Sulzer, dramatically altered Rahon’s artistic trajectory. What began as an intended brief respite from the looming shadow of World War II evolved into a decades-long exile from Europe, leading the couple to Mexico City. Rahon’s work, deeply rooted in both European Surrealism and Mexican indigenous traditions, played a crucial role in bridging these artistic worlds.

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Fernando de Szyszlo 1925–2017

Peruvian Born in Lima Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Beyond his canvas, Szyszlo was a humanist and an educator, serving as a professor of art at Cornell University and contributing significantly to the intellectual life of his country.

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Beauford Delaney 1901–1979

Prantsus Born in Knoxville Postimpressionism Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

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Norman Lewis 1909–1979

American Born in Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 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. This commitment is reflected in works like Jazz Musicians (1948), which visually captures the energy and innovation of bebop music—a defining sound of Harlem’s postwar era.

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Chu Teh-Chun 1920–2014

Hiina-Prantsus Born in Baytu Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Chu Teh-chun, kes sündis 1920. aastal Hiina Anhui provintsi väikeses Xiao County linnas nimega Zhu Dequn, seisab kaasaegses kunstis monumentaalne kujuna — maalidena, kes suutis võrratavalt ühendada Hiina maalikunsti antiiksed traditsioonid Lääne abstraktsest ekspressionismist tuleneva kasvava energiaga.

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Terry Frost 1915–2003

British Born in Leamington Spa Abstract Art Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

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 Nakakubo 1913–2015

Jaapani-Brasiilia Born in Kyōto Informaalne abstraktsionism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Tomie Ohtake Nakakubo, silmapaistva ja tuntud jaapani-brasiilia visuaalne kunstnik, sündis 21. novembril 1913 Jaapani Kyoto linnas. Tomie Ohtake kunstiline pühendumus ja tõeline tee algas hiljem, 1951. aastal, pärast inspiratsioonikuid kohtumisi Keisuke Sugano stuudioos.

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Patrick Heron 1920–1999

Briti Born in Leeds Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Heroni esimesed sammud maalikunstides olid sügavalt juurdunud teda imetletud traditsioonidesse – Matisse, Bonnard, Braque ja Cézanne kõik kastsid oma varajase töö üle pika varju. Teost The Piano (1943) peetakse sageli tema esimeseks täiskasvanud teoseks, mis demonstreerib algustavast võimet tabada atmosfääri ja emotsiooni läbi värvi ja kompositsiooni. Eliotist aastal 1947, kinnistades tema mainet oskusliku figuratiivse kunstnikuna.

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Nicola De Maria sündinud 1954

Italian Born in Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

A defining characteristic of De Maria’s practice is his exploration of wall paintings. His 1980 Venice Biennale contribution, “Space Paintings,” further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in this medium. His art is held in prestigious collections worldwide, including those of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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Ian Davenport sündinud 1966

English Born in Sidcup Abstract painter Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Born in Sidcup, United Kingdom, Davenport has carved out a singular space in the art world through a practice that masterfully marries chance and control. After studying at Northwich College of Art and Design in Cheshire, he moved on to graduate from Goldsmiths College in 1988. Notable achievements include: The Southwark Bridge Commission: A large-scale public work entitled Poured Lines: Southwark, unveiled beneath the arches of the bridge.

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Anne Ryan 1889–1954

American Born in Hoboken Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

European Sojourn: Lived in Majorca and Paris (1931-1932). Key Turning Point – Kurt Schwitters: In 1948, saw the collages of Kurt Schwitters at the Rose Fried Gallery in New York City.

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Melvin Edwards 1937–2026

American Born in Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

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 Born in Bavaria Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

Born in Bad Tölz, Bavaria, Germany, Wilke’s artistic journey began under the formative influence of his father, Rudolf Wilke—a celebrated illustrator for Simplicissimus magazine—who instilled in him a deep appreciation for satire and visual storytelling.

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John Hoyland 1934–2011

Briti Born in Sheffield Abstraktne ekspressionism Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

Tema esimene sooloexpositsioon Marlborough New London Gallerys 1964. aastal jägi järgnud olulisele muuseuminäituselle Whitechapel Art Gallerys 1967. aastal, mida küratooris Teis Bryan Robertson.

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Carl Gustaf Nelson 1898–1988

American Born in Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Nevelson studied at the Art Students League of New York, learning from instructors like Hans Hofmann and Chaim Gross. Early experimentation included found objects, painting, and printing before focusing on sculpture. 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 Born in New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

In 1935, as a young student, Bultman traveled to Munich, a period that would fundamentally reshape his artistic DNA. This connection proved transformative; under the guidance of Hofmann’s rigorous approach to color and space, Bultman moved toward New York and Provincetown, absorbing the burgeoning energy of American avant-garde art. By signing this historic letter alongside giants like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Bultman helped assert the legitimacy of modernism in the American consciousness.

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Francis Henry Critchley Hinder 1906–1992

Austraalia Born in Summer Hill Modernism, Abstraktne kunst Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

Francis Henry Critchley Hinder, austraalia maalaja, skulptor ja kunstikoolitaja, sündis 26. juunil 1906 Summer Hillis, Austraalias. Olles Sydneys asutatud Contemporary Art Society asendajate seas, seisid Hinderi teosed Austraalia modernnse kunstiliikumine esiotsas. Hinderi ajalaste disainide kogumust 1940. aastatel on võimalik leida Austraalia Sõriameenutus arhividest.

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr. 1918–2013

American Born in Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia in 2/32 languages

Smith University before he transferred to Morehouse College in Atlanta, where he studied under the renowned social activist and artist Hale Woodruff – an influence that would profoundly shape his artistic vision.

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Taro Yamamoto 1919–1994

Born in Hollywood Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York City (1951-1953). The teachings of Hans Hofmann were particularly influential, shaping Yamamoto’s understanding of color and form.

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Rosemarie Beck 1923–2003

American Born in Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Her tenure at institutions such as Queens College, Vassar College, and the New York Studio School allowed her to pass on her rigorous approach to both technique and concept. Her contributions are preserved in some of the world's most esteemed institutions, including: The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

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Maurice Cockrill 1936–2013

British Born in Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

He quickly immersed himself in the city’s vibrant art scene, teaching at St Helen’s School of Art and later at Liverpool Polytechnic. This period witnessed a significant shift in his style – a move away from purely representational approaches towards a more expressive and evocative mode of painting. His work has been exhibited widely throughout Britain and internationally, including retrospectives at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, Kunstmuseum in Düsseldorf, and the Royal West of England Academy.

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Claudio Verna sündinud 1937

Italian Born in 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. In 2008, Verna received the esteemed “Antonio Feltrinelli” Prize for painting from the National Academy of the Lincei, a testament to his significant contributions to the art world.

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Gary Wragg sündinud 1946

Briti Born in High Wycombe Abstraktne väriväli

Gary Wragg, kes sündis 1946. aastal Ühendkuningriigis High Wycomessa, on tõeline pärastissõja Briti abstraktsiartu maastiku märkimisväärne tegelane. Wraggi kunstiline teekond algas High Wycomessa Kunstikoolis (1962-66) ja jätkus Camberwelli Kunstid- ja Käsitöö Koolis (1966-69), jõudes lõpuks Slade Fine Art kooli õpingutele (1969-71). Olulisteks näitusteks on olnud osalemine Royal Academy's (Briti maalid 1ees 1952–77), Sydney Biennaalil (1982), RA suveekspozytsioonis ning John Moores näitus Liverpoolis.

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Aisha Cahn sündinud 1959

Briti Born in Pariis Kaasaegne kunst; Abstraktne ekspressionism

Kaasaegse kunsti laagus, tehes vähegi teisteesid, mis kõlavad sama vaikse intensiivsusega ja kultuurilise sügavusega kui Aisha Cahn. Briti kaasaegne kunstnik, kelle juured ulatuvad India vibratilistesse Mumbai tänavatele, on pühendanud oma karjääri sügava dialoogi orkestreerimisele ida vaimupärimuse ja lääne ekspressiivse vabaduse vahel. Sündides 1959. aastal pakkus Cahnile tema varajane elu Indias alustav hindamine usu püsivale jõule ja islamiliste traditsioonide keerukale ilule — elementidele, mis kujunesid hiljem tema loovprotsessi südamepulsiks.