Alex Katz

Alex Katz (born July 24, 1927) is an American figurative artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and prints.

Katz, born in Brooklyn, New York, is renowned for his large paintings with bold simplicity and heightened colors, which were precursors to Pop Art. He studied at the Cooper Union and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. His works primarily consist of portraiture and landscape, often featuring New York City and Maine landscapes, as well as portraits of family members and prominent figures. Katz is known for his flatness of color and form, economy of line, and cool emotional detachment. He has produced over 400 print editions and has exhibited in over 200 solo and 500 group exhibitions internationally. His work can be found in the collections of more than 100 public institutions worldwide.