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Famous Modern Painters: Ranked List of 99

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) is the most famous Modern painter in this list; notable works include Guernica and The Old Guitarist. Ranks 2 to 5: Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí and Piet Mondrian. The list records 99 painters born between 1870 (Maurice Denis) and 1945 (Anselm Kiefer) in 26 countries.

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Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Modern. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. Guernica by Pablo Picasso1Pablo Picasso
  2. Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol2Andy Warhol
  3. Frida Kahlo - `The Two Fridas` by Frida Kahlo3Frida Kahlo

Summary

Modern: summary

  • 99Artists
  • 1870–1945Years of birth
  • 26Countries of birth
  • 17Women
  • 3Living artists
  • 29,146Works in our catalogue
Cities with most births
Paris (4), New York City (3), Dresden (2), Manhattan (2)
Museums holding the most key works
MOMA - Museum of Modern Art (18), Art Institute of Chicago (7), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (4), Whitney Museum of American Art (3)
The women of this list
Frida Kahlo, Georgia O'Keeffe, Yayoi Kusama, Tamara de Lempicka, Niki de Saint Phalle, Louise Bourgeois, Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, Maria Prymachenko, Sonia Delaunay

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Ranked entries: 99 Modern Painters

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Pablo Picasso 1881–1973

Spanish Born: Málaga Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Pablo Picasso

This massive, fifty-foot structure, which he suggested represented the head of his Afghan Hound, Kabul, transformed the urban landscape of Daley Plaza. The ripples of his creative life reached far beyond the walls of his studios in Paris and the South of France.

Collections To walk through the halls of the Musée Picasso in Paris is to enter a sanctuary where the artist's restless spirit remains palpable.

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Andy Warhol 1928–1987

American Born: Pittsburgh Pop Art Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Andy Warhol

He utilized long, unblinking takes in works like Sleep and Empire to challenge how an audience consumes moving images. He did not merely observe the media age; he interrogated the very nature of what it means to be seen within it.

Collections The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh holds the most significant concentration of his work, standing as the largest museum in the United States dedicated to a single artist.

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Frida Kahlo 1907–1954

Mexican Born: Coyoacán Surrealism, Mexican folk art, Realism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Frida Kahlo

In 1929, Frida Kahlo marries the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. André Breton recognized her within the Surrealist movement, describing her art as a ribbon around a bomb.

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Salvador Dalí 1904–1989

Spanish Born: Figueres Surrealism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Salvador Dalí

By 1929, he had joined the Surrealist group, a move that signaled a shift toward the irrational.

Collections To find his traces, one can travel to Figueres, Spain, where the Dalí Theatre-Museum sits.

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Piet Mondrian 1872–1944

Born: Amersfoort Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Piet Mondrian

Composition with Red, Black, Blue, Yellow and Grey. Yves Saint Laurent translated the geometric principles of the movement into the Mondrian Collection.

Collections The search for Mondrian’s visual logic leads to several key institutions across Europe and North America.

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Joan Miró 1893–1983

Spanish Born: Barcelona ['Surrealism', 'Fauvism', 'Expressionism'] Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Joan Miró

His work often defies easy classification, frequently interpreted as Surrealist but driven by a deeply personal style that resists any single "ism." He moves through media with a feverish energy, experimenting with painting, pastel, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, collage, muralism, and tapestry. This was followed by the establishment of the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Palma de Mallorca in 1981.

Collections The most concentrated encounter with his creative output occurs on the Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Spain.

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Marc Chagall 1887–1985

Russian-French Born: Liozna Expressionism, Cubism, Fauvism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Marc Chagall

In works like The Lovers (1929), the sense of weightlessness and the use of intense color create a space where the physical laws of the world no longer apply. Paris arrives in 1910 or 1911, a sudden shift from the provincial constraints of the Russian Empire.

Collections The legacy of his vision remains anchored in several key institutions across the globe.

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Marcel Duchamp 1887–1968

French American Born: Blainville-Crevon ['Cubism', 'Dadaism', 'Conceptual Art'] Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Marcel Duchamp

By 1909, he was already showing his work at the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon d’Automne, seeking a place among the creators of his era. This change was not a sudden break but a slow, profound transformation that allowed for the emergence of Surrealism, Minimalism, and Pop Art.

Collections To follow the traces of his restless intellect, one might travel to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Paul Klee 1879–1940

German and Swiss Born: Münchenbuchsee Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Paul Klee

His approach to a canvas was rarely about simple imitation; instead, he built his compositions through a highly individual style influenced by expressionism, cubism, and surrealism.

Collections To find the traces of his prolific output, one might travel to Bern, Switzerland.

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Jackson Pollock 1912–1956

American Born: Cody Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Jackson Pollock

By 1947, a profound shift had taken hold in the way he approached the canvas. He was among the first American painters to be recognized as a peer of the great 20th-century European masters, proving that a new, visceral language could emerge from the soil of the United States.

Collections In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art holds several of his canvases, allowing viewers to stand before the sprawling, uncentered compositions that defined his era.

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Kazimir Malevich 1879–1935

Born: Kyiv Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Kazimir Malevich

By 1912, his presence in the art scene was firmly established through his involvement with the Donkey's Tail collective in Moscow. This shift in consciousness helped shape the trajectories of artists such as El Lissitzky and Alexander Rodchenko, who navigated the intersection of abstraction and the social realities of their time.

Collections The physical presence of his radical geometry can be found in several major institutions across the globe.

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Amedeo Modigliani 1884–1920

Italian Born: Livorno Expressionism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Amedeo Modigliani

In 1907, he also attended the Paul Gauguin retrospective at the Salon d'Automne, an event that left a mark on his developing vision.

Collections In the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds significant pieces, including a portrait of Jeanne Hebuterne from 1918.

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Georges Braque 1882–1963

French Born: Argenteuil ['Fauvism', 'Cubism', 'Analytical Cubism', 'Synthetic Cubism'] Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Georges Braque

Clarinet and Bottle of Rum on the Mantlepiece (1912). The early years of Braque's career were shaped by the lingering shadows of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.

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René Magritte 1898–1967

Belgian Born: Lessines Surrealism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

René Magritte

During the First World War, his path took a detour into the military, where he served as a cartographer in the Belgian army. The 1914 painting The Song of Love left a lasting impression on him, introducing a sense of dreamlike tension that resonated deeply.

Collections The preservation of his visual puzzles is distributed across several major institutions, ensuring his presence remains felt in both Europe and the Americas.

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Egon Schiele 1890–1918

Austrian Born: Tulln an der Donau Austrian Expressionism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Egon Schiele

By 1909, he is actively challenging the established order, co-founding the Neues Wiener Kunstgruppe and the Neukunstgruppe. Schiele emerges from the early 20th century as a leading figure in Austrian Expressionism.

Collections The weight of Schiele’s output is felt most heavily in Vienna.

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Max Ernst 1891–1976

German Born: Brühl ['Dada', 'Surrealism'] Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

Max Ernst

Seeing the works of Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin changed his perspective. In 1911, he became part of the Die Rheinischen Expressionisten group.

Collections Finding the traces of Max Ernst's restless imagination requires a trip through several major cultural hubs.

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Gerhard Richter born 1932

German Born: Dresden Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Gerhard Richter

From 1957 to 1961, he remains within the academy's structure, working as a master trainee. His canvases have moved from the experimental spaces of Düsseldorf to the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Collections The physical presence of Richter’s practice spans major institutional collections across Europe.

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Willem de Kooning 1904–1997

Dutch-American Born: Rotterdam Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

Willem de Kooning

From his teenage years until 1924, he attends these classes in Rotterdam, balancing the demands of work with the study of formal art. He moves through a landscape of ideas, absorbing the influence of Stuart Davis and John Graham, whose presence helps steer his vocabulary away from literal depiction.

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Georgia O'Keeffe 1887–1986

American Born: Sun Prairie American modernism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Georgia O'Keeffe

Georgia O'Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887, in a farmhouse near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. His methods moved her away from the constraints of strict realism.

Collections To see her paintings in person, one can travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum holds a significant portion of her output.

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Mark Rothko 1903–1970

American Born: Daugavpils ['Color Field painting', 'Abstract Expressionism']

Mark Rothko

By 1940, he made the decision to change his name to Mark Rothko. His paintings are recognized as some of the most significant works of 20th-century art, often found in the permanent collections of major institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.

Collections To stand before his canvases is to experience the weight of color in a quiet room.

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Franz Marc 1880–1916

German Born: Kreuzstraße German Expressionism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Franz Marc

It was in Paris that he encountered the work of Vincent van Gogh. His time in France, specifically during visits to Paris in 1903 and 1907, acted as a catalyst for this departure.

Collections The Franz Marc Museum in Kochel am See, Germany, functions as a primary site for his legacy, housing over 150 of his works.

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Diego Rivera 1886–1957

Mexican Born: Guanajuato Mexican Muralism, Social Realism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera emerged from a family of modest means in Guanajuato, Mexico, born on December 8, 1886. Rivera remains a central figure in the history of post-revolutionary Mexico.

Collections Here, the Detroit Industry Murals occupy a central place, capturing the mechanical pulse of labor and the grit of the industrial era.

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Fernand Léger 1881–1955

French Born: Argentan ['Cubism', 'Tubism', "Section d'Or", 'Purism', 'Dadaism', 'Constructivism'] Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Fernand Léger

His brush moved with a rhythmic, almost industrial precision, seeking to capture the pulse of a changing era. Alongside Jean Metzinger and Henri Le Fauconnier, he explored the mathematical and structural possibilities of this new language.

Collections To encounter the physical presence of his vision, one might travel to the south of France, specifically to Biot in the Alpes-Maritimes.

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Giorgio de Chirico 1888–1978

Italian Born: Volos Metaphysical art Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Giorgio de Chirico

De Chirico’s approach to painting was a way of looking past the surface of the everyday to find a hidden, unsettling poetry. Artists like René Magritte and Salvador Dalí found deep inspiration in his metaphysical paintings, drawing on his ability to create tension through unexpected juxtapositions and distorted perspectives.

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Umberto Boccioni 1882–1916

Born: Reggio Calabria Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Umberto Boccioni

Born in Reggio Calabria, Italy, on October 19, 1882, his early development was defined by a rigorous technical education. Boccioni’s death in 1916 effectively signaled the end of the Futurist movement.

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Oskar Kokoschka 1886–1980

Austrian, Czech, British Born: Pöchlarn Expressionism, Viennese Avant-Garde Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Oskar Kokoschka

He was a leading figure of the Expressionist movement, moving away from simple visual accuracy to capture something much deeper. In 1909, he wrote the short play Murderer, the Hope of Women, which is often recognized as one of the first Expressionist dramas.

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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner 1880–1938

German Born: Aschaffenburg German Expressionism Wikipedia: 32/32 languages

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was born on 6 May 1880 in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Kirchner remains a central figure of the German Expressionist movement, a presence that helped define the visual language of a transformative era.

Collections The physical presence of Kirchner’s vision is scattered across several major institutions, reflecting the international reach of his influence.

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Juan Gris 1887–1927

Spanish Born: Madrid Cubism, Synthetic Cubism, Analytical Cubism Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

Juan Gris

In many of his works, he moves away from the chaotic, shattering abstraction seen in earlier Cubism, opting instead for a more organized and legible structure. His work grew from the foundations laid by Paul Cézanne, specifically the way the older painter explored the underlying structure of form and space.

Collections Tracing the physical presence of his work requires a trip through several major collections.

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Arshile Gorky 1904–1948

Armenian-American Born: Dilkaya Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

Arshile Gorky

Seeking a different path, he enrolled in classes at the New England School of Art. The weight of Gorky's influence on Abstract Expressionism remains heavy.

Collections To see the physical traces of his hand, one might travel to Washington, D.C.

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Jean Dubuffet 1901–1985

French Born: Le Havre Art Brut Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Jean Dubuffet

In 1962, a chance doodle made during a telephone conversation sparked the development of the Hourloupe style. By championing the concept of Art Brut, he redirected the gaze of the art world toward the unrefined expressions of children, prisoners, and the mentally ill.

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André Derain 1880–1954

French Born: Chatou ['Fauvism', 'New Classicism'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

André Derain

By focusing on the Thames and the Tower Bridge, he captured a sense of modernity and restless movement. His restless search for a new visual language meant that the lessons learned in the sun-drenched landscapes of Collioure eventually traveled north, influencing the development of German Expressionism.

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Robert Delaunay 1885–1941

French Born: Paris Orphism, Cubism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Robert Delaunay

Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon, exemplifies this approach, showcasing Delaunay’s masterful manipulation of color to convey a sense of energy and movement. This belief informed his series of paintings depicting the Eiffel Tower, where he deconstructed the iconic structure into a network of intersecting planes and vibrant hues.

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Fernando Botero 1932–2023

Colombian Born: Medellín Boterismo Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Fernando Botero

In 1952, Botero used the money earned from his gallery sales to sail toward Europe. In 2000, he gave 208 art pieces to the Bank of the Republic.

Collections His presence is felt in the quiet corners of Bogotá, specifically within the La Candelaria neighborhood.

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Otto Dix 1891–1969

German Born: Untermhaus ['Neue Sachlichkeit', 'Dadaism', 'Expressionism'] Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Otto Dix

Dix enters an apprenticeship under the painter Carl Senff, a period of study that lasts until 1910. His presence in the permanent collections of major institutions, such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, confirms his lasting importance.

Collections The physical presence of Dix’s vision remains scattered across major international institutions.

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Tamara de Lempicka 1898–1980

Polish Born: Warsaw Art Deco, Cubism Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

Tamara de Lempicka

In her Self-Portrait in the Green Bugatti, she presented herself as a figure of independence and speed, a woman fully in command of the technological marvels of her time. The outbreak of World War II necessitated a move to the United States in 1939, where her work, so deeply tied to the pre-war European aesthetic, faced a changing artistic landscape.

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Maurice de Vlaminck 1876–1958

French Born: Paris Fauvism, Post-Impressionism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Maurice de Vlaminck

Alongside André Derain and Henri Matisse, he was part of this revolutionary group that challenged traditional artistic conventions. Paul Cézanne: From 1908 onwards, Vlaminck’s palette shifted towards more monochromatic tones, influenced by the work of Paul Cézanne.

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Chaim Soutine 1893–1943

French Born: Smilavičy Expressionism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Chaim Soutine

His style was profoundly individual, a compelling synthesis of traditional European painting —particularly the Dutch Masters like Rembrandt and Chardin, and the Realism of Courbet—filtered through a lens of raw emotional intensity. While often categorized as an Expressionist, to label Soutine solely within this framework feels limiting.

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Max Beckmann 1884–1950

German Born: Leipzig Expressionism, New Objectivity Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Max Beckmann

Born into a middle-class family in Leipzig, Germany, Max Beckmann showed an early inclination toward drawing. Even as he navigated the difficult years of exile in Amsterdam and his eventual move to the United States, his voice remained distinct.

Collections Finding the physical traces of Beckmann's life requires traveling through the cities that shaped his exile and his later years.

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Norman Rockwell 1894–1978

American Born: New York City Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Norman Rockwell

In 1916, he produced his first cover for The Saturday Evening Post, a beginning that would expand into a nearly fifty-year association with the magazine. His ability to mirror the American experience granted his work a broad popular appeal across the United States, creating a shared visual language for a changing nation.

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Raoul Dufy 1877–1953

French Born: Le Havre Fauvism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Raoul Dufy

It was a method perfectly suited to capturing the energy of modern life – yachting regattas, bustling city scenes, elegant social gatherings on the French Riviera. His work can be found in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Museum Royal Collection in the United Kingdom, a testament to his enduring artistic significance.

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Victor Vasarely 1906–1997

Hungarian-French Born: Pécs Op Art, Kinetic Art, Geometric Abstraction Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Victor Vasarely

Vasarely’s approach relies on a systematic use of geometry to trigger a physical response in the viewer. In 1982, his work traveled into space when serigraphs were included aboard the French-Soviet spacecraft Salyut 7.

Collections Tracing the physical presence of his work requires traveling across several locations in France and Hungary.

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Friedensreich Hundertwasser 1928–2000

Austrian Born: Vienna Organic architecture, Spiral art Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Artistic Training & Rejection of Convention: He briefly attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna but quickly rejected its rigid academic style. Champion of Ecological Causes: Hundertwasser was a passionate environmental activist who campaigned tirelessly for ecological awareness and sustainable practices.

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Anselm Kiefer born 1945

German Born: Donaueschingen Neo-Expressionism Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Anselm Kiefer

As his career progressed, Kiefer’s international recognition grew through works that challenged the boundaries between painting, sculpture, and installation.

Student of Joseph Beuys #60

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Niki de Saint Phalle 1930–2002

French-American Born: Neuilly-sur-Seine Nouveau Réalisme, Surrealism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Niki de Saint Phalle

Educated in both France and the United States – including a period in New York City – Saint Phalle demonstrated early on a refusal to conform, famously painting the fig leaves of sculptures red at her convent school, a gesture hinting at the iconoclasm that would define her career. Saint Phalle’s distinctive style—a vibrant fusion of Surrealism, Pop Art, and outsider art—created a unique visual language that resonated with audiences worldwide.

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H.R. Giger 1940–2014

Swiss Born: Chur Biomechanical Surrealism Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

H.R. Giger

At the heart of Giger’s art lies a complex and unsettling vision—a world where humanity has merged with machinery. The Giger Bar in Chur, Switzerland, and the Museum HR Giger Bar in Gruyères, France, are testament to his enduring fascination with biomechanical design—immersive environments that transport visitors into his surreal world.

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Louise Bourgeois 1911–2010

French-American Born: 6th arrondissement of Paris Abstract Expressionism, Surrealism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Louise Bourgeois

Her artistic style defied easy categorization, blending elements of Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, and Feminist art with a uniquely personal vocabulary characterized by raw emotion, symbolic imagery, and unsettling forms. While Bourgeois exhibited throughout her career, it was in the 1980s and 90s that she experienced a significant resurgence in popularity and critical acclaim, solidifying her place as a major figure in 20th-century art.

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Zdzisław Beksiński 1929–2005

Polish Born: Sanok Surrealism Wikipedia: 25/32 languages

Zdzisław Beksiński

Born in 1929 in Sanok, Poland, Beksiński emerged as one of the most profound architects of the subconscious, crafting a visual language that transcends mere horror to touch upon the existential dread of the human condition. The historical significance of Zdzisław Beksiński lies in his ability to communicate universal fears without relying on the tropes of traditional horror.

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Lucian Freud 1922–2011

British Born: Berlin Realism, Figurative art Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Lucian Freud

Freud’s technical approach was integral to the emotional impact of his paintings. His paintings are held in major museums globally—the Tate in London, the Freud Museum London, and Goldsmiths’ College, University of London—enduring testaments to his artistic genius.

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Balthus 1908–2001

French-Polish Born: Paris Classical, Figurative Wikipedia: 20/32 languages

Balthus

Born in Paris on February 29, 1908, into a family steeped in intellectual and artistic circles, his life was marked by an early immersion in culture and a deliberate rejection of prevailing artistic trends. His influence can be seen in the work of numerous contemporary artists, including Jan Saudek, Will Barnet, Duane Michals, and John Currin, who share his interest in figurative painting, psychological realism, and the exploration of complex emotional states.

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Alberto Giacometti 1901–1966

Swiss Born: Borgonovo Surrealism, Existentialism

Alberto Giacometti

Giacometti's formal artistic journey began at the Geneva School of Fine Arts, but it was his move to Paris in 1922 that truly ignited his creative fire. His unfinished commission for the Chase Manhattan Bank Building in New York – Grande Femme Debout I–IV – stands as a testament to his dissatisfaction with the relationship between art and its environment, highlighting his uncompromising artistic integrity.

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Joseph Beuys 1921–1986

German Born: Krefeld Fluxus, Performance Art Wikipedia: 28/32 languages

Joseph Beuys

His work expanded the definition of art beyond aesthetic concerns to encompass political, environmental, and spiritual dimensions.

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Jean Arp 1886–1966

German-French Born: Strasbourg Dada, Surrealism Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

Jean Arp

His work was featured in the first surrealist exhibition at the Galerie Pierre in Paris in 1925, solidifying his connection to this movement that delved into the realm of dreams and the subconscious. He received increasing recognition in the post-World War II era, culminating in the Grand Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1954, and major retrospective exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (1958) and the Musée National d’Art Moderne in Paris (1962).

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Claes Oldenburg 1929–2022

Swedish-American Born: Malmö Pop Art Wikipedia: 25/32 languages

Claes Oldenburg

His early installations, such as The Street (1960) and The Store (1961), were transformative performances of space and commerce, utilizing urban debris and plaster replicas of consumer goods to blur the line between high art and the grit of the marketplace. Public Engagement: His massive outdoor installations, such as the celebrated Spoonbridge & Cherry, democratized art by bringing it out of museums and into the daily paths of millions.

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Remedios Varo 1908–1963

Spanish-Mexican Born: Anglès Para-Surrealism Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Remedios Varo

In the quiet corners of her studio, Remedios Varo worked with a meticulousness that mirrored the technical drawings of her father, a hydraulic engineer. Her upbringing in Anglès, Spain, provided a foundation of duality. She moved through the world with a curious eye, absorbing the landscapes of her frequent relocations and the formal training she received at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid.

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Theo van Doesburg 1883–1931

Dutch Born: Utrecht De Stijl, Neoplasticism Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Theo van Doesburg

A prime example is his collaboration with Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Georges Vantongerloo on designing artist residences, showcasing a holistic approach to artistic creation – an attempt to build a world in the image of his ideals. De Stijl, though relatively short-lived as a cohesive movement, exerted an enormous influence on subsequent artistic developments, including Bauhaus design, Minimalism, and Constructivism.

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Andrew Wyeth 1917–2009

American Born: Chadds Ford Township Regionalism, Realism Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Andrew Wyeth

Regionalism: Wyeth is often associated with the American Regionalist movement, which emphasized depictions of rural America during the 1930s. His father was a renowned illustrator, and several of his siblings also pursued artistic careers including Henriette Wyeth Hurd, Carolyn Wyeth, and Nathaniel Wyeth.

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Vladimir Tatlin 1885–1953

Ukrainian/Russian Born: Moscow Constructivism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Vladimir Tatlin

Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin, born in Kharkiv, Ukraine in 1885, was more than just an artist; he was a philosophical architect of a new world order, a pivotal figure who shattered the conventions of early 20th-century art and laid the foundations for Constructivism. The ripples of his ideas were felt in Germany’s Bauhaus school, where similar explorations of form, function, and materials took place, as well as in various other forms of modern design.

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László Moholy-Nagy 1895–1946

Hungarian Born: Bácsborsód Constructivism, Bauhaus Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

László Moholy-Nagy

Shifting the Bauhaus Direction: His arrival marked a shift away from Expressionism towards a more Constructivist and design-oriented approach, aligning with the school’s original aims. Early Years & Family: Born László Weisz to a Jewish family in Bacsborsód, Hungary, he later adopted the surname Moholy-Nagy.

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Aubrey Beardsley 1872–1898

British Born: Brighton Art Nouveau, Decadent art Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Aubrey Beardsley

beardsley's black ink drawings were influenced by japanese woodcuts, depicting the grotesque, the decadent, and the erotic. his work is characterized by elaborate composition, refined lines, and exploration of themes such as sexual identity. beardsley's contribution to the development of art nouveau was significant, despite his tragically short life.

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Maurice Denis 1870–1943

French Born: Granville Nabis, Symbolism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Maurice Denis

Throughout his career, Denis’s style underwent a fascinating evolution. He was also a prolific writer and art critic, articulating his aesthetic theories in numerous essays and articles.

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Frank Stella 1936–2024

American Born: Malden ['Minimalism', 'Post-Painterly Abstraction'] Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

Frank Stella

These influences, coupled with studies in history at Princeton University and frequent trips to New York City galleries, laid the groundwork for a radical departure from the prevailing Abstract Expressionism of the time. Throughout his life, Stella received numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts in 2009 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Contemporary Sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2011.

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Leonora Carrington 1917–2011

British-Mexican Born: Clayton-le-Woods Surrealism Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

Leonora Carrington

Arca de Noé (1967), a vibrant depiction of Noah’s Ark teeming with fantastical creatures, exemplifies her exploration of creation and renewal. Her close friendship and collaborative spirit with fellow Surrealist Remedios Varo fostered an exchange of ideas centered on alchemy, Mayan mysticism, and esoteric knowledge.

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Maria Prymachenko 1908–1997

Ukrainian Born: Bolotnia Naive art, Folk art Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Maria Prymachenko

This led to an invitation to participate in experimental workshops at the Kyiv Museum of Ukrainian Art, marking a pivotal moment in her artistic journey. In 1937, her work was exhibited at the Paris World Fair, where it captivated audiences—and even earned the admiration of Pablo Picasso, who famously declared that she could have become more famous than he had if she had lived in France.

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David Alfaro Siqueiros 1896–1974

Mexican Born: Chihuahua City Social Realism, Muralism Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

David Alfaro Siqueiros

As one of the “big three” Mexican muralists – alongside Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco – he played an instrumental role in establishing Mexican muralism as a significant artistic movement, transforming public spaces into canvases for social commentary.

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Sonia Delaunay 1885–1979

French Born: Odesa Orphism & Abstract Art Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay, born Sarah Ilinitchna Stern in 1885 within the vibrant atmosphere of Kiev, Ukraine, remains a monumental figure whose brushstrokes helped redefine the boundaries of modern art. Her contributions can be summarized through several key artistic pillars: The Orphic Vision: The development of a language based on color harmony and geometric rhythm.

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Sigmar Polke 1941–2010

German Born: Oleśnica ['Capitalist Realism', 'Neo-Expressionism'] Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

Sigmar Polke

His early life was marked by displacement; as a child, he fled with his family first to Thuringia and then, seeking refuge from Communist rule, to West Germany in 1953. He stands as one of the most important and influential artists of the postwar era, bridging Pop art, Conceptual art, and Neo-Expressionism.

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Richard Hamilton 1922–2011

British Born: London Pop Art Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

Richard Hamilton

He later refined his skills at the Slade School of Art under the tutelage of William Coldstream, solidifying his technical foundation while simultaneously challenging conventional artistic boundaries. Notably, his design for the album cover of The Beatles ’ ‘The White Album’, a limited-edition print with a unique serial number on each copy, exemplifies his ability to seamlessly integrate art into popular culture.

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Helen Frankenthaler 1928–2011

American Born: Manhattan Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Wikipedia: 19/32 languages

Helen Frankenthaler

She even ventured into theatrical design, creating sets and costumes for the Royal Ballet. Frankenthaler’s impact on the art world was recognized early in her career with inclusion in the influential “Fifteen Unknowns” exhibition in 1950 and her first solo show at Tibor de Nagy Gallery in 1951.

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Natalia Goncharova 1881–1962

Russian Born: Nagaevo-Karbonier Rayonism, Cubo-Futurism Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

Natalia Goncharova

She even ventured into fashion design between 1922 and 1926, creating garments for Marie Cuttoli’s Maison Myrbor that blended Russian motifs with Byzantine influences—a testament to her ability to translate artistic principles across different mediums. This period witnessed Goncharova’s early engagement with the Russian art world, marked by participation in exhibitions and recognition—a silver medal for sculpture in 1903 signaled her rising talent.

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Yves Tanguy 1900–1955

French-American Born: 8th arrondissement of Paris Surrealism Wikipedia: 26/32 languages

Yves Tanguy

A pivotal moment arrived in 1923 when, while riding a bus through Paris, he glimpsed paintings by Giorgio de Chirico. He died unexpectedly on January 15, 1955, and, true to his enigmatic nature, requested that his ashes be scattered on the beach at Douarnenez in Brittany, alongside those of Kay Sage after her passing in 1963, returning him to the land that had first inspired his unique vision.

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Cy Twombly 1928–2011

American Born: Lexington Abstract Expressionism, Postmodern Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

Cy Twombly

His early works, such as the North African Sketchbooks (1953), already hinted at his unique blend of abstract forms and poetic references. He drew inspiration from a diverse range of sources—from the raw energy of Jean Dubuffet and Alberto Giacometti to the poetic sensibilities of Stéphane Mallarmé, Rainer Maria Rilke, and John Keats.

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Lyonel Feininger 1871–1956

German-American Born: New York City Expressionism, Cubism Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Lyonel Feininger

Notable Works: Some of his significant works include " Werder I " (watercolor), " Gaberndorf II " (paper), and " Boats " (cubism, oil on canvas). First Solo Exhibition: His first solo exhibition at the Sturm Gallery in Berlin (1917) was a pivotal moment, establishing him as a prominent figure in the art world.

Student of Robert Delaunay #38

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Amrita Sher-Gil 1913–1941

Hungarian-Indian Born: Budapest Modern Indian art, Avant-garde Wikipedia: 20/32 languages

Amrita Sher-Gil

Amrita Sher-Gil’s style is instantly recognizable for its bold use of color, simplified forms, and expressive figures. Amrita Sher-Gil's tragically short life – she died in 1941 at the age of 28 – belies the immense impact she had on Indian art.

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Karel Appel 1921–2006

Dutch Born: Amsterdam CoBrA, Expressionism

Karel Appel

Alongside Corneille, Constant, Jan Nieuwenhuys, and Christian Dotremont, Appel spearheaded a radical departure from established artistic norms. The foundation now serves as his official estate and image archive, represented in the U.S. by The Artists Rights Society.

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Josef Albers 1888–1976

German-American Born: Bottrop Geometric abstraction Wikipedia: 27/32 languages

Josef Albers

His tenure as head of the design department at Yale University, from 1950 until his retirement in 1958, cemented his reputation as a profoundly influential teacher.

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František Kupka 1871–1957

Czech Born: Opočno ['Realism', 'Symbolism', 'Orphism', 'Cubism', 'Abstraction'] Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

František Kupka

By 1906, he had settled in Puteaux, a suburb of Paris. His creative output is often viewed alongside the works of Piet Mondrian and Wassily Kandinsky, marking a shift toward a visual language that prioritized the interaction of color and shape over the depiction of the physical world.

Collections To see his canvases in person, one might travel to New York City.

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Paula Modersohn-Becker 1876–1907

German Born: Dresden Expressionism Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

Paula Modersohn-Becker

Born Minna Hermine Paula Becker on February 8, 1876, in Dresden, Germany, her life was tragically short – she passed away November 30, 1907, in Worpswede – yet within those three decades, she forged a path of remarkable artistic innovation and personal courage. Immersing herself in the vibrant art scene of the French capital, she encountered the works of Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and other Post-Impressionist masters.

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Kurt Schwitters 1887–1948

Born: Hanover Wikipedia: 25/32 languages

Kurt Schwitters

Around 1918, he began creating abstract collages using found objects – scraps of paper, tickets, and other discarded materials. He came into contact with members of the Berlin avant-garde – Raoul Hausmann, Hannah Höch, and Hans Arp – through Herwarth Walden’s Der Sturm gallery.

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José Clemente Orozco 1883–1949

Mexican Born: Ciudad Guzmán Mexican Muralism Wikipedia: 25/32 languages

José Clemente Orozco

Omnisciencia, painted in 1925, exemplifies this approach—a powerful exploration of social justice rendered with vibrant expressionism and layered symbolism. Artists like Gustavo Arias Murueta and Óscar Salas Moya acknowledge Orozco’s influence in their own explorations of Mexican identity and social issues.

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Carlo Carrà 1881–1966

Italian Born: Quargnento Futurism, Metaphysical art Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

Carlo Carrà

Returning to Milan in 1901, Carrà honed his skills, eventually enrolling at the Brera Academy in 1906, studying under Cesare Tallone. He was pivotal in both Futurism and Metaphysical Painting, pushing boundaries and challenging norms.

Notable works · 100 notable works

Notable works

Notable Modern works

  1. Guernica by Pablo Picasso

    Guernica

    Pablo Picasso

    1937 · Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid

  2. Marilyn Diptych by Andy Warhol

    Marilyn Diptych

    Andy Warhol

    1962

  3. Frida Kahlo - `The Two Fridas` by Frida Kahlo

    Frida Kahlo - `The Two Fridas`

    Frida Kahlo

    1939

  4. The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí

    The Persistence of Memory

    Salvador Dalí

    1980

  5. Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow by Piet Mondrian

    Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow

    Piet Mondrian

    1930

  6. The Farm by Joan Miró

    The Farm

    Joan Miró

    1922

  7. I and the Village by Marc Chagall

    I and the Village

    Marc Chagall

    1911 · MOMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York City

  8. Fountain by Marcel Duchamp

    Fountain

    Marcel Duchamp

    1917 · Tate Modern, London

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 1908
    Street, Dresden by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
    Street, DresdenErnst Ludwig Kirchner
  2. 1911
    I and the Village by Marc Chagall
    I and the VillageMarc Chagall
  3. 1911
    The City Rises by Umberto Boccioni
    The City RisesUmberto Boccioni
  4. 1914
    Eiffel Tower by Robert Delaunay
    Eiffel TowerRobert Delaunay
  5. 1915
    Black Square by Kazimir Malevich
    Black SquareKazimir Malevich
  6. 1915
    The Vexations of the Thinker by Giorgio de Chirico
    The Vexations of the ThinkerGiorgio de Chirico
  7. 1922
    The Farm by Joan Miró
    The FarmJoan Miró
  8. 1925
    Lecciones Botanica by Jean Dubuffet
    Lecciones BotanicaJean Dubuffet
  9. 1930
    Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow by Piet Mondrian
    Composition with Red, Blue and YellowPiet Mondrian
  10. 1936
    The Artist with His Mother by Arshile Gorky
    The Artist with His MotherArshile Gorky
  11. 1939
    Frida Kahlo - `The Two Fridas` by Frida Kahlo
    Frida Kahlo - `The Two Fridas`Frida Kahlo
  12. 1944
    Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion by Francis Bacon
    Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a CrucifixionFrancis Bacon
  13. 1949
    Violet, Black, Orange, Yellow on White and Red by Mark Rothko
    Violet, Black, Orange, Yellow on White and RedMark Rothko
  14. 1959
    Mona Lisa, Age Twelve by Fernando Botero
    Mona Lisa, Age TwelveFernando Botero

Statistics

Statistics

Country of birth
France16
United States15
Germany13
Spain5
United Kingdom5
Mexico4
Netherlands4
Italy4
Decade of birth
1870s13
1880s27
1890s15
1900s15
1910s6
1920s13
1930s7
1940s3
Museums holding their key works
MOMA - Museum of Modern Art18
Art Institute of Chicago7
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum4
Whitney Museum of American Art3
Buffalo AKG Art Museum2
Tate Modern2
Philadelphia Museum of Art2
Metropolitan Museum of Art2

Index

List of 99 Modern painters

  1. 1Pablo PicassoPablo PicassoSpanish · 1881–1973
  2. 2Andy WarholAndy WarholAmerican · 1928–1987
  3. 3Frida KahloFrida KahloMexican · 1907–1954
  4. 4Salvador DalíSalvador DalíSpanish · 1904–1989
  5. 5Piet MondrianPiet Mondrian1872–1944
  6. 6Joan MiróJoan MiróSpanish · 1893–1983
  7. 7Marc ChagallMarc ChagallRussian-French · 1887–1985
  8. 8Marcel DuchampMarcel DuchampFrench American · 1887–1968
  9. 9Paul KleePaul KleeGerman and Swiss · 1879–1940
  10. 10Jackson PollockJackson PollockAmerican · 1912–1956
  11. 11Kazimir MalevichKazimir Malevich1879–1935
  12. 12Amedeo ModiglianiAmedeo ModiglianiItalian · 1884–1920
  13. 13Georges BraqueGeorges BraqueFrench · 1882–1963
  14. 14René MagritteRené MagritteBelgian · 1898–1967
  15. 15David HockneyDavid HockneyBritish · 1937–2026
  16. 16Egon SchieleEgon SchieleAustrian · 1890–1918
  17. 17Max ErnstMax ErnstGerman · 1891–1976
  18. 18Francis BaconFrancis BaconIrish · 1909–1992
  19. 19Gerhard RichterGerhard RichterGerman · born 1932
  20. 20Willem de KooningWillem de KooningDutch-American · 1904–1997
  21. 21Jasper JohnsJasper JohnsAmerican · born 1930
  22. 22Roy LichtensteinRoy LichtensteinAmerican · 1923–1997
  23. 23Georgia O'KeeffeGeorgia O'KeeffeAmerican · 1887–1986
  24. 24Mark RothkoMark RothkoAmerican · 1903–1970
  25. 25Edward HopperEdward HopperAmerican · 1882–1967
  26. 26Franz MarcFranz MarcGerman · 1880–1916
  27. 27Diego RiveraDiego RiveraMexican · 1886–1957
  28. 28Fernand LégerFernand LégerFrench · 1881–1955
  29. 29Giorgio de ChiricoGiorgio de ChiricoItalian · 1888–1978
  30. 30Umberto BoccioniUmberto Boccioni1882–1916
  31. 31Oskar KokoschkaOskar KokoschkaAustrian, Czech, British · 1886–1980
  32. 32Yayoi KusamaYayoi KusamaJapanese · 1929–2026
  33. 33Ernst Ludwig KirchnerErnst Ludwig KirchnerGerman · 1880–1938
  34. 34Juan GrisJuan GrisSpanish · 1887–1927
  35. 35Arshile GorkyArshile GorkyArmenian-American · 1904–1948
  36. 36Jean DubuffetJean DubuffetFrench · 1901–1985
  37. 37André DerainAndré DerainFrench · 1880–1954
  38. 38Robert DelaunayRobert DelaunayFrench · 1885–1941
  39. 39Fernando BoteroFernando BoteroColombian · 1932–2023
  40. 40Otto DixOtto DixGerman · 1891–1969
  41. 41Tamara de LempickaTamara de LempickaPolish · 1898–1980
  42. 42Maurice de VlaminckMaurice de VlaminckFrench · 1876–1958
  43. 43Chaim SoutineChaim SoutineFrench · 1893–1943
  44. 44Max BeckmannMax BeckmannGerman · 1884–1950
  45. 45Norman RockwellNorman RockwellAmerican · 1894–1978
  46. 46Raoul DufyRaoul DufyFrench · 1877–1953
  47. 47Victor VasarelyVictor VasarelyHungarian-French · 1906–1997
  48. 48Friedensreich HundertwasserFriedensreich HundertwasserAustrian · 1928–2000
  49. 49Anselm KieferAnselm KieferGerman · born 1945
  50. 50Niki de Saint PhalleNiki de Saint PhalleFrench-American · 1930–2002
  51. 51H.R. GigerH.R. GigerSwiss · 1940–2014
  52. 52Louise BourgeoisLouise BourgeoisFrench-American · 1911–2010
  53. 53Zdzisław BeksińskiZdzisław BeksińskiPolish · 1929–2005
  54. 54Lucian FreudLucian FreudBritish · 1922–2011
  55. 55Henry MooreHenry MooreBritish · 1898–1986
  56. 56Man RayMan RayAmerican · 1890–1976
  57. 57Robert RauschenbergRobert RauschenbergAmerican · 1925–2008
  58. 58BalthusBalthusFrench-Polish · 1908–2001
  59. 59Alberto GiacomettiAlberto GiacomettiSwiss · 1901–1966
  60. 60Joseph BeuysJoseph BeuysGerman · 1921–1986
  61. 61George GroszGeorge GroszGerman · 1893–1959
  62. 62Jean ArpJean ArpGerman-French · 1886–1966
  63. 63Francis PicabiaFrancis PicabiaFrench · 1879–1953
  64. 64Claes OldenburgClaes OldenburgSwedish-American · 1929–2022
  65. 65Remedios VaroRemedios VaroSpanish-Mexican · 1908–1963
  66. 66Theo van DoesburgTheo van DoesburgDutch · 1883–1931
  67. 67Andrew WyethAndrew WyethAmerican · 1917–2009
  68. 68Vladimir TatlinVladimir TatlinUkrainian/Russian · 1885–1953
  69. 69Georges RouaultGeorges RouaultFrench · 1871–1958
  70. 70László Moholy-NagyLászló Moholy-NagyHungarian · 1895–1946
  71. 71Aubrey BeardsleyAubrey BeardsleyBritish · 1872–1898
  72. 72Alexander CalderAlexander CalderScottish-American · 1898–1976
  73. 73Maurice DenisMaurice DenisFrench · 1870–1943
  74. 74Frank StellaFrank StellaAmerican · 1936–2024
  75. 75Leonora CarringtonLeonora CarringtonBritish-Mexican · 1917–2011
  76. 76Maria PrymachenkoMaria PrymachenkoUkrainian · 1908–1997
  77. 77David Alfaro SiqueirosDavid Alfaro SiqueirosMexican · 1896–1974
  78. 78Sonia DelaunaySonia DelaunayFrench · 1885–1979
  79. 79Sigmar PolkeSigmar PolkeGerman · 1941–2010
  80. 80Giacomo BallaGiacomo BallaItalian · 1871–1958
  81. 81Richard HamiltonRichard HamiltonBritish · 1922–2011
  82. 82Helen FrankenthalerHelen FrankenthalerAmerican · 1928–2011
  83. 83Natalia GoncharovaNatalia GoncharovaRussian · 1881–1962
  84. 84Yves TanguyYves TanguyFrench-American · 1900–1955
  85. 85Dorothea TanningDorothea TanningAmerican · 1910–2012
  86. 86Cy TwomblyCy TwomblyAmerican · 1928–2011
  87. 87Lyonel FeiningerLyonel FeiningerGerman-American · 1871–1956
  88. 88Amrita Sher-GilAmrita Sher-GilHungarian-Indian · 1913–1941
  89. 89Karel AppelKarel AppelDutch · 1921–2006
  90. 90Barnett NewmanBarnett NewmanAmerican · 1905–1970
  91. 91Aleksandr RodchenkoAleksandr Rodchenko1891–1956
  92. 92Paula RegoPaula RegoPortuguese · 1935–2022
  93. 93Josef AlbersJosef AlbersGerman-American · 1888–1976
  94. 94František KupkaFrantišek KupkaCzech · 1871–1957
  95. 95Paula Modersohn-BeckerPaula Modersohn-BeckerGerman · 1876–1907
  96. 96Kurt SchwittersKurt Schwitters1887–1948
  97. 97José Clemente OrozcoJosé Clemente OrozcoMexican · 1883–1949
  98. 98Carlo CarràCarlo CarràItalian · 1881–1966
  99. 99Maria Helena Vieira da SilvaMaria Helena Vieira da SilvaPortuguese-French · 1908–1992

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