Alex Katz

Alex Katz, Blue Umbrella 2, 1972.
Alex Katz Makes Painting Look Easy at the Guggenheim
At 95 years old, Alex Katz certainly makes painting look easy. The 140 or so pieces comprising this Guggenheim survey of Katz’s nearly eight-decade career fill the museum’s rotunda effortlessly.
Alex Katz (b. 1927), Vivien in White Coat 1, 2020. Oil on linen. 60 × 48 in. (152.4 × 121.9 cm).
Alex Katz: The White Coat at Gray Chicago
Created between 2020 and 2021, Katz’s White Coat paintings are based on the likeness of Vivien Bittencourt, a photographer and filmmaker, and the artist’s daughter-in-law. Across these eleven…
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They Didn't Just Paint: Prints from 20th Century Master Painters
With two upcoming auctions, Christie's offers the unique opportunity to compare the artistic outputs of some modern masters. Contemporary Edition, on February 27, features a variety of prints from…
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Intimate Landscapes in Alex Katz's Grass and Trees

A fixture in modern art since 1954, Alex Katz’s radically cropped portraits and bold landscapes foreshadowed Pop Art. His wide brush strokes and meticulous composition combine…