Abstract Expressionist: original voices

Famous Abstract Expressionist Artistas: 76 Original Voices

Jackson Pollock (1912–1956) is the most famous Abstract Expressionist artista, whose singular vision gave us One. Number 31, 1950 e Ritmo Outonal Número 30. Next stand Gerhard Richter, Willem De Kooning, Jasper Johns e Mark Rothko. These 76 artistas, from George Edgar Ohr (O Mad Potter de Biloxi) (born 1857) to Ian Davenport (born 1966), came from 30 countries.

Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Abstract Expressionist, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. One. Number 31, 1950 de Jackson Pollock1Jackson Pollock
  2. Motorboat de Gerhard Richter2Gerhard Richter
  3. Two Woman IV de Willem De Kooning3Willem De Kooning

In brief

Abstract Expressionist in brief

  • 76Artistas
  • 1857–1966Anos de nascimento
  • 30Países de origem
  • 13Mulheres
  • 10Artistas vivos
  • 3.800Obras em nosso catálogo
Cidades com mais nascimentos
Nova Iorque (3), Pittsburgh (2), Cody (1), Dresden (1)

One artist at a time

76 Abstract Expressionist Artistas and their signature works

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Jackson Pollock

Americano Born in Cody Expressionismo Abstrato Wikipedia in 31/32 languages

Jackson Pollock

A história de Paul Jackson Pollock começa nas paisagens áridas de Cody, Wyoming, onde nasceu em 28 de janeiro de 1912. Ele se matriculou na Manual Arts High School, em Los Angeles, buscando uma estrutura formal para seus impulsos emergentes. De 1929 a 1942, ele trabalhou sob a orientação de Thomas Hart Benton.

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Gerhard Richter

Alemão Born in Dresden Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

Gerhard Richter

Em 1951, ele inicia seus estudos formais na Academia de Belas Artes de Dresden. Ele estuda sob a orientação de um grupo de instrutores, incluindo Karl von Appen, Heinz Lohmar, Will Grohmann e Karl Otto Götz. Entre 1966 e 2008, Richter produziu os seus Color Charts (Farbtafeln), uma série definida pelo arranjo rigoroso de quadrados coloridos.

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Jasper Johns

Born in Augusta Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

Jasper Johns

Quando chegou ao ensino médio, já estava focado em seu ofício, graduando-se eventualmente como o orador da turma de 1947 pela Edmunds High School em Sumter, Carolina do Sul. A trajetória de seus primeiros anos foi interrompida em 1951, quando ele foi convocado para o Exército dos Estados Unidos durante a Guerra da Coreia.

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Mark Rothko

Americano Born in Daugavpils ['Pintura de Campo de Cor', 'Expressionismo Abstrato']

Mark Rothko

Mark Rothko nasceu como Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz em 1903. Ele nasceu em Dvinsk, na Rússia, em um lugar hoje conhecido como Daugavpils, na Letônia. Suas pinturas são reconhecidas como algumas das obras mais significativas da arte do século XX, frequentemente encontradas nas coleções permanentes de grandes instituições como o Museum of Modern Art em Nova York e a Tate Modern em Londres.

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Arshile Gorky

Born in Dilkaya Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

Arshile Gorky

Arshile Gorky nasceu como Vostanik Manoug Adoian em 15 de abril de 1904, em Khorgom, Van, no Império Otomano (atual Turquia). Essa tendência de buscar elementos no passado é evidente na série Nighttime, Enigma, and Nostalgia, criada entre 1930 e 1934. Em 1935, Arshile Gorky assinou um contrato de três anos com a Guild Art Gallery, um marco que sinalizou uma mudança significativa em seu patamar profissional.

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Alexander Calder

Scottish-American Born in Lawnton Architectural sculpture Wikipedia in 28/32 languages

Alexander Calder

His son, Alexander Stirling Calder, followed in his father's footsteps, establishing himself as a celebrated sculptor known for his distinctive stabiles—stationary sculptures that defy gravity with elegant balance.

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Helen Frankenthaler

Americana Born in Manhattan Expressionismo Abstrato, Campo de Cor Wikipedia in 19/32 languages

Helen Frankenthaler

Helen Frankenthaler, nascida em 1928 em Manhattan, emergiu como uma figura central na pintura americana pós-guerra, conectando a energia vibrante do Expressionismo Abstrato com as vastas e serenas extensões da Pintura de Campo de Cor. Desde cedo, Frankenthaler recebeu uma educação artística rigorosa, estudando com Rufino Tamayo na Dalton School e, posteriormente, aprimorando suas habilidades no Bennington College com Paul Feeley, além de receber orientação breve de Hans Hofmann.

Pupil of Hans Hofmann #20

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Cy Twombly

Americano Born in Lexington Expressionismo Abstrato Wikipedia in 21/32 languages

Cy Twombly

Edwin Parker Twombly Jr., conhecido mundialmente como Cy Twombly, foi uma força singular no século XX e XXI da arte – um pintor, escultor e fotógrafo americano cuja obra desafiou qualquer categorização fácil.

Pupil of Franz Kline #15, Robert Motherwell #14

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Barnett Newman

Americano Born in Nova Iorque Expressionismo Abstrato Wikipedia in 23/32 languages

Barnett Newman

Barnett Newman, born in 1905 in New York City to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland, emerged as a pivotal figure in the landscape of American art. Initially studying at the Art Students League and later at the City College of New York, Newman absorbed the influences of his time – the burgeoning Cubism of Picasso and the vibrant color palettes of Matisse were early touchstones.

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František Kupka

Tcheco Born in Opočno ['Realismo', 'Simbolismo', 'Orfismo', 'Cubismo', 'Abstração'] Wikipedia in 24/32 languages

František Kupka

František Kupka nasceu em 23 de setembro de 1871 em Opočno, no leste da Boêmia, dentro das fronteiras do Império Austro-Húngaro. Entre 1889 e 1892, ele dedicou seu tempo à Academia de Belas Artes de Praga. Sua obra de 1911, Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors, revela um interesse na intersecção entre a observação científica e o ritmo musical.

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Lee Krasner

Born in Brooklyn Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Lee Krasner

Nascida como Lena Krassner em 27 de outubro de 1908, nas vibrantes ruas do Brooklyn, Nova York, a mulher que viria a ser Lee Krasner emergiu como uma força transformadora no cenário do modernismo americano.

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Hans Hartung

Alemão-Francês Born in Leipzig Expressionismo Abstrato Gestual Wikipedia in 15/32 languages

Hans Hartung

Seus anos formativos foram imersos no poder emotivo do Expressionismo Europeu, extraindo força das obras de Rembrandt e da energia crua e visceral de pintores alemães como Lovis Corinth e Emil Nolde.

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Robert Motherwell

Born in Aberdeen Wikipedia in 16/32 languages

Robert Motherwell

Robert Motherwell (24 de janeiro de 1915 – 16 de julho de 1991) posiciona-se como uma das figuras mais influentes do Expressionismo Abstrato americano, um movimento que alterou irrevogavelmente o curso da arte do século XX. Educação Inicial e Influências: Os anos formativos de Motherwell foram passados na Universidade Stanford, onde ele mergulhou na filosofia ao lado dos colegas modernistas Arthur Oncken Lovejoy e David Wite Prall.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Franz Kline

American Born in Wilkes-Barre Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 17/32 languages

Franz Kline

Simultaneously, Kline’s fascination with European art blossomed during his time in London, where he studied at Heatherley's School of Fine Art.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Zao Wou-Ki

Born in Pequim Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Zao Wou-Ki

A década de 1920 não foi meramente um período; foi uma explosão – uma erupção de criatividade, rebeldia e uma mudança profunda na forma como a arte refletia e interagia com o mundo. Emergindo das sombras da Primeira Guerra Mundial, os artistas buscaram desmantelar tradições estabelecidas e forjar caminhos inteiramente novos, impulsionados pelo desejo de capturar o dinamismo e as ansiedades de uma sociedade em rápida transformação.

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Richard Diebenkorn

Americano Born in Portland Abstração Lirica Wikipedia in 9/32 languages

Richard Diebenkorn

A mudança da família para São Francisco quando ele tinha apenas dois anos foi formativa, impregnando a sua sensibilidade artística com a luz e a atmosfera da Califórnia – uma paisagem que se tornaria inextricavelmente ligada ao seu trabalho. A sua ligação com artistas como David Park, um professor na California School of Fine Arts, foi particularmente significativa, influenciando-o através da partilha de ideias e técnicas.

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Aaron Siskind

Americano Born in Nova York Expressionismo Abstrato

Aaron Siskind

Aaron Siskind, nascido no vibrante coração de Nova York em 1903, é uma figura fundamental na fotografia americana – uma ponte entre o impulso documental e o mundo emergente do Expressionismo Abstrato.

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Hans Hofmann

Born in Weißenburg in Bayern Wikipedia in 14/32 languages

Hans Hofmann

Nascido em Weißenburg an der Weser, na Alemanha, em 1880, Hans Hofmann trilhou um caminho singular que o transformaria em uma figura central da arte moderna. Ao chegar em 1904, Hofmann mergulhou na vibrante cena vanguardista, estabelecendo amizades com luminárias como Matisse, Picasso, Braque e Delaunay.

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Adolph Gottlieb

American Born in Nova Iorque Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Adolph Gottlieb

The geometric precision of Constructivist artists like Piet Mondrian challenged him to consider new ways of organizing visual information—a departure from the conventions of academic painting. Artists such as René Magritte and Giorgio Morandi served as important models for Gottlieb's evolving artistic style. Recognizing this limitation, Gottlieb sought inspiration from European avant-garde movements, particularly Constructivism and Surrealism.

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Jean-Paul Riopelle

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

Jean-Paul Riopelle

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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Yoo Youngkuk

Coreano Born in Uljin Abstração geométrica

Yoo Youngkuk

Nascido em 1916 na cidade costeira de Uljin, na Coreia do Sul, sua jornada artística foi de exploração incansável e dedicação inabalável para forjar uma nova linguagem visual para uma nação que lutava com sua identidade e modernidade. O caminho de Yoo rumo à abstração começou com seu treinamento formal na Universidade Bunka Gakuin, em Tóquio, onde se graduou no departamento de pintura a óleo em 1938.

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Ad Reinhardt

Americano Born in Buffalo Expressionismo Abstrato, Minimalismo Wikipedia in 12/32 languages

Ad Reinhardt

Ad Reinhardt, nascido Adolph Friedrich Reinhardt em Buffalo, Nova York, em 24 de dezembro de 1913, foi uma figura que dedicou sua vida não apenas a criar arte, mas também a definir o que a arte poderia ser.

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Mark Tobey

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

Mark Tobey

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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Etel Adnan

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

Etel Adnan

Adnan, poeta, ensaísta e artista visual libanesa-americana, nasceu em Beirute, em 1925, fruto de uma união entre uma mãe grega de Esmirna e um pai nascido em Damasco, um alto funcionário otomano. Sua busca pelo conhecimento levou-a a mergulhar na filosofia, estudando em instituições de prestígio como a Universidade de Paris, a Universidade da Califórnia, em Berkeley, e a Universidade de Harvard.

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Richard Art Hambleton

Canadian Born in Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

Richard Art Hambleton

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

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

George Ștefănescu-Râmnic

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

Dutch Born in Naarden Abstract Expressionism

Daan Lemaire

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 (O Mad Potter de Biloxi)

Americano Born in Biloxi Expressionismo Abstrato

George Edgar Ohr (O Mad Potter de Biloxi)

Seus pais, imigrantes alemães buscando novas oportunidades, inculcaram nele uma forte ética de trabalho e talvez um toque do senso artístico do Velho Mundo. No entanto, o ambiente único de Biloxi – um caldeirão cultural e fonte de argila prontamente disponível – foi o que verdadeiramente nutriu seu talento em desenvolvimento.

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William Baziotes

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

William Baziotes

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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Theodoros Stamos

American/Griego Born in Nova Iorque Abstract Expressionismo Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Theodoros Stamos

O pintor Theodoros Stamos (1922-1997) permanece como uma figura fundamental na evolução do Expressionismo Abstrato americano, ocupando um lugar único no cânone da arte do século XX.

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Shakir Hassan Al-Said

Born in Bagdá

Shakir Hassan Al-Said

Nascido em 1925 em Samawah, no Iraque, Shakir Hassan Al-Said emergiu como uma figura multifacetada e essencial na paisagem cultural do Oriente Médio. Sua formação acadêmica começou com um diploma em Ciências Sociais pelo Higher Institute of Teachers em Bagdá, em 1948, mas foi o chamado das artes que moldou seu destino.

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Ruth Asawa

Born in Norwalk Wikipedia in 11/32 languages

Ruth Asawa

Ruth Aiko Asawa, nascida em 1926 em uma fazenda de caminhões em Norwalk, Califórnia, emergiu como uma das escultoras mais inovadoras do século XX. Com a intenção inicial de ser professora, ela ingressou no Milwaukee State Teachers College (hoje Universidade de Wisconsin–Milwaukee) em 1943, apenas para enfrentar a discriminação que a impediu de concluir os requisitos de estágio docente devido à sua ascendência japonesa.

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

American Born in Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld

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

Spanish Born in Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal

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

Born in Columbus Wikipedia in 6/32 languages

Alma Thomas

Nascida em 1891 em Columbus, Geórgia, a primogênita de John Harris Thomas e Amelia Cantey Thomas cresceu em um contexto de busca por liberdade e oportunidade. Após passar pela Armstrong Technical High School, onde teve seus primeiros contatos formais com a arte, Alma formou-se na Miner Normal School entre 1911 e 1913, focando inicialmente na educação infantil.

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Yi Eungro

Coreano-Francês Born in Seul Expressionismo Oriental e Ocidental

Yi Eungro

lee ungno, também conhecido como yi eungro, foi um pintor e gravador franco-coreano nascido em Seul, Coreia do Sul, em 1904. Sua infância foi marcada por uma breve passagem pela Hongseong Botong Hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), período que precedeu sua profunda dedicação ao estudo da pintura sob a tutela de yeomjae song tae-hoe, a partir de 1920.

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Geta Brătescu

Romanian Born in Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

Geta Brătescu

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

Romanian-American Born in Bucareste Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Hedda Sterne

Her journey from the vibrant avant-garde scene of pre-war Europe to the heart of the New York School is a testament to her resilience, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering dedication to artistic exploration.

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Alan Davie

Scottish Born in Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 7/32 languages

Alan Davie

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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James Brooks

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

James Brooks

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

Americano Born in Poughkeepsie Expressionismo, Surrealismo Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Abraham Rattner

Abraham Rattner, nascido em Poughkeepsie, Nova York, em 1895, foi um artista cuja vida e obra estiveram profundamente entrelaçadas com as correntes tumultuadas do século XX. A ambição inicial de Rattner inclinava-se para a arquitetura, perseguida primeiramente na Universidade George Washington, mas sua verdadeira vocação residia na pintura, o que o levou a estudos posteriores na Corcoran School of Art e na Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

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Jack Armstrong

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

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

Milton Resnick

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

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

Alice Rahon

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

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

Fernando de Szyszlo

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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Norman Lewis

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

Norman Lewis

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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Teh-Chun Chu

Chinês-Francês Born in Xiao County Abstracionismo Expressionista Ocidental Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Teh-Chun Chu

There, under the tutelage of influential figures like Fang Ganmin and Wu Dayu, he received rigorous training encompassing both Western art principles and traditional Chinese painting techniques from Pan Tianshou. This shared ambition to harmonize Eastern and Western artistic traditions fueled their individual explorations and collectively shaped the landscape of modern Chinese painting. His 1956 oil painting “Portrait of Tung Ching-chao,” a heartfelt tribute to his wife, secured a silver medal at the Paris Salon and was lauded by Wu Guanzhong as the “Mona Lisa of the East,” encapsulating its profound emotional depth and artistic innovation.

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Tomie Ohtake

Nipo-brasileira Born in Quioto Abstracionismo Informal Wikipedia in 8/32 languages

Tomie Ohtake

tomie ohtake nakakubo, renomada artista visual nipo-brasileira, nasceu em 21 de novembro de 1913, em quioto, no Japão. Sua vida tomou um rumo inesperado quando viajou para o Brasil em 1936, aos vinte e três anos, para visitar seu irmão, mas viu-se impossibilitada de retornar devido ao teatro do Pacífico durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial.

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Patrick Heron

Born in Leeds Wikipedia in 4/32 languages

Patrick Heron

Nascido em Headingley, Leeds, em 1920, sua jornada artística não começou nos salões sagrados da academia, mas entre as practicalidades de um negócio familiar e a beleza florescente da paisagem de Cornualha. Um momento decisivo ocorreu durante uma excursão escolar à National Gallery, em Londres, em 1933, onde um encontro com as obras de Paul Cézanne acendeu uma paixão vitalícia e moldou profundamente sua trajetória artística.

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Nicola De Maria

Italian Born in Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia in 5/32 languages

Nicola De Maria

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

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

Ian Davenport

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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Melvin Edwards

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

Melvin Edwards

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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John Hoyland

Born in Sheffield Wikipedia in 3/32 languages

John Hoyland

Sua primeira exposição individual na Marlborough New London Gallery, em 1964, foi seguida por uma importante mostra de museu na Whitechapel Art Gallery em 1967, curada por Bryan Robertson. Em 1969, alcançou reconhecimento internacional ao representar a Grã-Bretanha ao lado de Anthony Caro na Bienal de São Paulo, no Brasil.

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Carl Gustaf Nelson

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

Carl Gustaf Nelson

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

American Born in New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages

Fritz Bultman

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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Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

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

Eugene Grigsby, Jr.

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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Rosemarie Beck

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

Rosemarie Beck

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

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

Maurice Cockrill

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

Italian Born in Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna

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

Britânico Born in High Wycombe Campo de cor abstrato

Gary Wragg

A jornada de Wragg pelo mundo artístico teve início na High Wycombe School of Art (1962-66), prosseguindo pela Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts (196len66-69) e culminando em seus estudos na prestigiada Slade School of Fine Art (1969-71).

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Yasha Cyrinski

Britânica Born in Paris Arte Contemporânea; Expressionismo Abstrato

Yasha Cyrinski

Na vasta paisagem da arte contemporânea, poucas vozes ressoam com tanta intensidade silenciosa e profundidade cultural quanto a de Aisha Cahn. Artista contemporânea britânica cujas raízes remontam às vibrantes ruas de Mumbai, na Índia, Cahn dedicou sua carreira a orquestrar um diálogo profundo entre as tradições espirituais do Oriente e as liberdades expressivas do Ocidente.

Signature works · The 100 signature works

Signature works

Signature Abstract Expressionist works

  1. One. Number 31, 1950 de Jackson Pollock

    One. Number 31, 1950

    Jackson Pollock

  2. Motorboat de Gerhard Richter

    Motorboat

    Gerhard Richter

    1965

  3. Two Woman IV de Willem De Kooning

    Two Woman IV

    Willem De Kooning

    1952

  4. Flag de Jasper Johns

    Flag

    Jasper Johns

  5. Earth ^ Green de Mark Rothko

    Earth ^ Green

    Mark Rothko

    1955

  6. The Artist with His Mother de Arshile Gorky

    The Artist with His Mother

    Arshile Gorky

    1936 · Whitney Museum of American Art, Nova Iorque

  7. Untitled de Alexander Calder

    Untitled

    Alexander Calder

    Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florença

  8. Untitled de Helen Frankenthaler

    Untitled

    Helen Frankenthaler

    1967 · Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Durham

A timeline

Abstract Expressionist through its signature works

  1. 1913
  2. 1933
  3. 1937
  4. 1949
  5. 1952
  6. 1956
  7. 1958
  8. 1958
  9. 1965
  10. 1966
  11. 1967
  12. 1971
  13. 1988
  14. 1997

Figures

The figures

Every name

List of 76 famous Abstract Expressionist artistas, every name

  1. 1Jackson PollockJackson PollockAmericano · 1912–1956
  2. 2Gerhard RichterGerhard RichterAlemão · nascido(a) em 1932
  3. 3Willem De KooningWillem De Kooning1904–1997
  4. 4Jasper JohnsJasper Johnsnascido(a) em 1930
  5. 5Mark RothkoMark RothkoAmericano · 1903–1970
  6. 6Arshile GorkyArshile Gorky1904–1948
  7. 7Alexander CalderAlexander CalderScottish-American · 1898–1976
  8. 8Helen FrankenthalerHelen FrankenthalerAmericana · 1928–2011
  9. 9Cy TwomblyCy TwomblyAmericano · 1928–2011
  10. 10Barnett NewmanBarnett NewmanAmericano · 1905–1970
  11. 11František KupkaFrantišek KupkaTcheco · 1871–1957
  12. 12Lee KrasnerLee Krasner1908–1984
  13. 13Hans HartungHans HartungAlemão-Francês · 1904–1989
  14. 14Robert MotherwellRobert Motherwell1915–1991
  15. 15Franz KlineFranz KlineAmerican · 1910–1962
  16. 16Zao Wou-KiZao Wou-Ki1920–2013
  17. 17Clyfford StillClyfford StillAmericano · 1904–1980
  18. 18Richard DiebenkornRichard DiebenkornAmericano · 1922–1993
  19. 19Aaron SiskindAaron SiskindAmericano · 1903–1991
  20. 20Hans HofmannHans Hofmann1880–1966
  21. 21Adolph GottliebAdolph GottliebAmerican · 1903–1974
  22. 22Jean-Paul RiopelleJean-Paul RiopelleCanadian · 1923–2002
  23. 23Yoo YoungkukYoo YoungkukCoreano · 1916–2002
  24. 24Ad ReinhardtAd ReinhardtAmericano · 1913–1967
  25. 25Mark TobeyMark TobeyAmerican · 1890–1976
  26. 26Paul JenkinsPaul Jenkins1923–2012
  27. 27Etel AdnanEtel AdnanAmericano · 1925–2021
  28. 28Richard Art HambletonRichard Art HambletonCanadian · 1952–2017
  29. 29George Ștefănescu-RâmnicGeorge Ștefănescu-RâmnicRomanian-German · 1914–2007
  30. 30Daan LemaireDaan LemaireDutch · nascido(a) em 1942
  31. 31George Edgar Ohr (O Mad Potter de Biloxi)George Edgar Ohr (O Mad Potter de Biloxi)Americano · 1857–1918
  32. 32William BaziotesWilliam BaziotesAmerican · 1912–1963
  33. 33David SmithDavid SmithUnited States · 1906–1965
  34. 34Theodoros StamosTheodoros StamosAmerican/Griego · 1922–1997
  35. 35Shakir Hassan Al-SaidShakir Hassan Al-Said1925–2004
  36. 36Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyAmerican · 1939–2017
  37. 37Ruth AsawaRuth Asawa1926–2013
  38. 38Rochelle Reznik BlumenfeldRochelle Reznik BlumenfeldAmerican · nascido(a) em 1936
  39. 39Requena NozalRequena NozalSpanish · nascido(a) em 1947
  40. 40Alma ThomasAlma Thomas1891–1978
  41. 41Grace HartiganGrace Hartigan1922–2008
  42. 42Norman BluhmNorman Bluhm1921–1999
  43. 43Yi EungroYi EungroCoreano-Francês · 1904–1989
  44. 44Geta BrătescuGeta BrătescuRomanian · 1926–2018
  45. 45Hedda SterneHedda SterneRomanian-American · 1910–2011
  46. 46Alan DavieAlan DavieScottish · 1920–2014
  47. 47George StefanescuGeorge Stefanescu
  48. 48Sam GilliamSam GilliamAmericano · 1933–2022
  49. 49James BrooksJames BrooksAmerican · 1906–1992
  50. 50Abraham RattnerAbraham RattnerAmericano · 1893–1978
  51. 51Jack ArmstrongJack Armstrong
  52. 52Milton ResnickMilton ResnickAmerican · 1917–2004
  53. 53Alice RahonAlice RahonFrench/Mexican · 1904–1987
  54. 54Fernando de SzyszloFernando de SzyszloPeruvian · 1925–2017
  55. 55Beauford DelaneyBeauford DelaneyFrancês · 1901–1979
  56. 56Norman LewisNorman LewisAmerican · 1909–1979
  57. 57Teh-Chun ChuTeh-Chun ChuChinês-Francês · 1920–2014
  58. 58Terry FrostTerry FrostBritish · 1915–2003
  59. 59Tomie OhtakeTomie OhtakeNipo-brasileira · 1913–2015
  60. 60Patrick HeronPatrick Heron1920–1999
  61. 61Nicola De MariaNicola De MariaItalian · nascido(a) em 1954
  62. 62Ian DavenportIan DavenportEnglish · nascido(a) em 1966
  63. 63Anne RyanAnne RyanAmerican · 1889–1954
  64. 64Melvin EdwardsMelvin EdwardsAmerican · 1937–2026
  65. 65Ulfert WilkeUlfert WilkeGerman-American · 1907–1987
  66. 66John HoylandJohn Hoyland1934–2011
  67. 67Carl Gustaf NelsonCarl Gustaf NelsonAmerican · 1898–1988
  68. 68Fritz BultmanFritz BultmanAmerican · 1919–1985
  69. 69Frank HinderFrank HinderAustraliano · 1906–1992
  70. 70Eugene Grigsby, Jr.Eugene Grigsby, Jr.American · 1918–2013
  71. 71Taro YamamotoTaro Yamamoto1919–1994
  72. 72Rosemarie BeckRosemarie BeckAmerican · 1923–2003
  73. 73Maurice CockrillMaurice CockrillBritish · 1936–2013
  74. 74Claudio VernaClaudio VernaItalian · nascido(a) em 1937
  75. 75Gary WraggGary WraggBritânico · nascido(a) em 1946
  76. 76Yasha CyrinskiYasha CyrinskiBritânica · nascido(a) em 1959

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