Born in 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, Alex Katz is one of the most important and respected living American artists. He began exhibiting in the 1950s, at a time when Abstract Expressionism was still the dominant force in American art. Whilst he was heavily influenced by this generation, the work he himself created became a precursor to the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. Katz's paintings are defined by their flatness of colour and form, their economy of line, and their cool but seductive emotional detachment, evoking an ...
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Born in 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, Alex Katz is one of the most important and respected living American artists. He began exhibiting in the 1950s, at a time when Abstract Expressionism was still the dominant force in American art. Whilst he was heavily influenced by this generation, the work he himself created became a precursor to the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. Katz's paintings are defined by their flatness of colour and form, their economy of line, and their cool but seductive emotional detachment, evoking an everyday America of easy living, leisure and recreation. Featuring over 30 painted works, as well as collages and cut-outs, the catalogue will emphasise some of the key themes Katz has returned to throughout his career, specifically those which he developed whilst at his seaside retreat of Lincolnville in Maine (complimenting the sand and surf of St Ives). Through this, Katz's relationship with the 'plein-air' traditions of painting and it's exponent artists is explored, cementing his important position in the development of a new pictoral language which revealed the landscapes, people and social conventions of his time. With essays by leading authorities on his work, as well as a new '20 Questions' interview with the artist, this is a significant addition to our understanding and appreciation of this fascinating artist.
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Exhibition catalogue. First edition 2012. 123 pages. Illustrated in colour throughout. Paperback. Fine. Born in 1927 in Brooklyn, New York, Alex Katz is one of the most important and respected living American artists. He began exhibiting in the 1950s, at a time when Abstract Expressionism was still the dominant force in American art. Whilst he was heavily influenced by this generation, the work he himself created became a precursor to the Pop Art movement of the 1960s. Katz's paintings are defined by their flatness of colour and form, their economy of line, and their cool but seductive emotional detachment, evoking an everyday America of easy living, leisure and recreation. Featuring over 30 painted works, as well as collages and cut-outs, the catalogue will emphasise some of the key themes Katz has returned to throughout his career, specifically those which he developed whilst at his seaside retreat of Lincolnville in Maine (complimenting the sand and surf of St Ives). Through this, Katz's relationship with the 'plein-air' traditions of painting and it's exponent artists is explored, cementing his important position in the development of a new pictoral language which revealed the landscapes, people and social conventions of his time. With essays by leading authorities on his work, as well as a new '20 Questions' interview with the artist, this is a significant addition to our understanding and appreciation of this fascinating artist. We are specialists in Artists Monographs, Catalogues and Illustrated items. All items are as described and dispatched within 24 hours in a secure package. We are professional booksellers with over 38 years experience, you may order with confidence. Other titles by this artist maybe in stock, please ask for our list or link.
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VG. Color illus. wraps; 122 pp.; Profusely illustrated in color. Accompanied the exhibition of the same name, which appeared at Tate St Ives and Turner Contemporary in 2012 and 2013. Includes essays by Martin Clark, Sarah Martin, and Alison M. Gingeras, as well as an interview with the artist by Matthew Higgs.
