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Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Howard Kanovitz
Howard Kanovitz: The Pioneer of Photorealism Howard Kanovitz (February 9, 1929 – February 2, 2009) stands as a pivotal figure in the resurgence of photorealist and hyperrealist painting during the mid-1960s and 70s—a reaction against the dominant trend of abstract expressionism. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Kanovitz embarked on his artistic journey in 1949, honing his skills at Rhode Island School of Design and The Art Students L
eague in Woodstock. He quickly established himself within the burgeoning downtown New York City abstract expressionist scene, showcasing his work at prestigious galleries like Tenth Street Galleries, Hansa and Stable Gallery annuals, where he debuted his first solo exhibition in 1962. Early Influences: Kanovitz’s formative years were marked by exposure to the works of artists such as Franz Kline and Willem de Kooning, whose express…
