Famous Abstract Expressionist Umetniki: 76 Original Voices

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František Kupka 1871–1957

Čeh Born in Opočno ['Realizem', 'Simbolizem', 'Orfizem', 'Kubizem', 'Abstraktna umetnost'] Wikipedia in 24/32 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. Med letoma 1889 in 1892 je preživljal čas na Akademiji za likovno umetnost v Pragi. Po obdobju učenja na Académie Julian se je odločil za študij pri Jean-Pierre Laurensu na École des Beaux-Arts.

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Lee Krasner 1908–1984

Born in Brooklyn Wikipedia in 17/32 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 Born in Leipzig Gesturalni abstrakni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 15/32 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 Born in Aberdeen Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 16/32 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.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Franz Kline 1910–1962

Ameriški Born in Wilkes-Barre Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 17/32 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.

Teacher of Cy Twombly #9

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Zao Wou-Ki 1920–2013

Born in Peking ['Art Deco v 1920-ih', 'Ekspresionizem', 'Abstraktna umetnost'] Wikipedia in 12/32 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

Born in Grand Island Wikipedia in 12/32 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

Born in Portland Wikipedia in 9/32 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

Born in 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 Born in Weißenburg in Bayern Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 14/32 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 Born in New York Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 12/32 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 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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Yoo Youngkuk 1916–2002

Korejczyk Born in 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 Born in Buffalo Abstraktni ekspresionizem, Minimalizem Wikipedia in 12/32 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 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

Ameriški Born in 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 Born in Bejrut ['Assemblage', 'Pop Art', 'Neo-Dada'] Wikipedia in 17/32 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 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 rojen 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

Ameriški Born in 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 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

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

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 Asawa 1926–2013

Američka Born in Norwalk Modernizem, kiparstvo Wikipedia in 11/32 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 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 rojen 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

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 Born in Newark Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 8/32 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

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

korinsko-francoški Born in 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 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

Rumunska-Američanka Born in Bukarešta Abstraktni ekspresionizem, Surrealizem Wikipedia in 8/32 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 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

Ameriški Born in Tupelo Barvno polje (Color Field Painting) Wikipedia in 3/32 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 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

Born in Poughkeepsie Wikipedia in 4/32 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

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

Francoz Born in Knoxville Postimpresionizem 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

Kitajsko-francoz Born in Baytu Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 4/32 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 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 1913–2015

Japonsko-brazilijanka Born in Kjoto Informalni abstrakcionizem Wikipedia in 8/32 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 Born in Headingley Abstraktni ekspresionizem Wikipedia in 4/32 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 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 rojen 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

Born in Sheffield Wikipedia in 3/32 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 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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Frank Hinder 1906–1992

Avstralija Born in Summer Hill Modernizem, Abstrakna umetnost Wikipedia in 2/32 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 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 rojen 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 rojen 1946

Britanec Born in 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 Born in 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.