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American painter and sculptor (born 1927)

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Alex Katz 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.

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Ada on Blue, 1959. Whitney MuseumAda on Blue, 1959. Whitney MuseumLawn Party, 1965. Museum of Modern ArtLawn Party, 1965. Museum of Modern ArtPaul Taylor Dance Company, 1964. Museum BrandhorstPaul Taylor Dance Company, 1964. Museum BrandhorstSunset 1, 2008. Tate ModernSunset 1, 2008. Tate ModernAlex Katz Times Square Mural, 1977Alex Katz Times Square Mural, 1977Ted Berrigan, 1967Ted Berrigan, 1967

Awards 4

2023National Medal of Arts
2001Berlin Prize
1984Rome Prize
1972Guggenheim Fellowship

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Alex Katz 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.

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Born 1927 · age 99
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