Alex Katz

Alex Katz (born July 24, 1927) is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints. Since 1951, Katz's work has been the subject of more than 200 solo exhibitions and nearly 500 group exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally. He is well known for his large paintings, whose bold simplicity and heightened colors are considered as precursors to Pop Art.

This article is about the artist. For the baseball player, see Alex Katz (baseball).
Alex Katz
Katz in 2006
Born (1927-07-24) July 24, 1927
New York City, U.S.
EducationThe Cooper Union, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
Known forSculpture, Painting, Printmaking
MovementEast Coast Figurative painting, New Realism, Pop Art
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