Famous Abstract Expressionist Художники: Ranked List of 76

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Франтишек Купка 1871–1957

Born: Опочно Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

«Аморфа, фуга в двух цветах», около 1912 г. «Диски Ньютона, этюд к фуге в двух цветах», около 1911 г.

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Ли Краснер 1908–1984

Американка Born: Бруклин Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

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Ханс Хартунг 1904–1989

немец-француз Born: Лейпциг Жестуальный абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

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Роберт Мазервелл 1915–1991

Born: Абердин Wikipedia: 16/32 languages

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Франц Клайн 1910–1962

Американский Born: Уилкс-Барре Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

The disciplined environment of Girard College fostered his burgeoning talent, providing access to foundational training in drawing and drafting techniques.

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Цао Уки 1920–2013

Born: Пекин ['Арт-деко 1920-х годов', 'Экспрессионизм', 'Абстрактное искусство'] Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

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Клиффорд Стилл 1904–1980

Американский Born: Гранд-Исланд Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

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Ричард Дибенкорн 1922–1993

Американский Born: Портленд Лирическая абстракция Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

This innate talent led him to Stanford University in 1940, where he immersed himself in the study of art history and studio practice. The retrospective exhibition at the Pasadena Art Museum in 1960 – later expanded and shown at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco – served as a pivotal moment, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in the art world.

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Аарон Сиккинд 1903–1991

Американский Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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Ганс Гофман 1880–1966

Born: Вайсенбург Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

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Адольф Готлиб 1903–1974

Американский Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002

Canadian Born: Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Shift from Surrealism: After a brief association with the Surrealists, Riopelle moved towards Lyrical Abstraction, a style related to Abstract Expressionism. Riopelle was the first Canadian painter since James Wilson Morrice to achieve widespread international recognition.

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Юо Ёнгкук 1916–2002

Южнокорейский Born: Ульчин Абстрактное искусство

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Эд Рейнхардт 1913–1967

Американский Born: Буффало Абстракционизм, Минимализм Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

The paintings were often described as “silent,” reflecting Reinhardt’s belief that art should not impose itself upon the viewer but rather stimulate contemplation and sensory experience. Even his involvement in protests – against MoMA in the 1940s, with “The Irascibles” against the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the 1950s, and through a lithograph for Artists and Writers Protest Against the Vietnam War in 1967—demonstrated a commitment to artistic freedom and social responsibility.

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Марк Тоби 1890–1976

Американский Born: Сентрвилл Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Tobey’s travels became increasingly frequent and purposeful, taking him across Europe, Palestine, Turkey, Lebanon, China, and Japan. His work was exhibited widely in Europe and the United States, earning him numerous awards and accolades.

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Пол Дженкинс 1923–2012

Американец Born: Канзас-Сити Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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Этель Аднан 1925–2021

Американец Born: Бейрут ['Ассамбляж', 'Поп-арт', 'Нео-дада'] Wikipedia: 17/32 languages

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Richard Art Hambleton 1952–2017

Canadian Born: Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

He received an Advanced Diploma from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, honing his skills in painting and printmaking before relocating to New York City in the late 1970s. He is widely considered a pioneer of public art, predating many later street artists by decades.

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Джордже Штефэнеску-Рымник 1914–2007

Romanian-German Born: Витебск Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

By drawing inspiration from the folk arts of Romania while embracing the avant-garde movements of Europe, he created a body of work that remains a testament to the power of color to communicate the unspoken depths of the human experience.

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Daan Lemaire род. 1942

Dutch Born: Naarden Abstract Expressionism

Initially influenced by surrealist principles—a legacy of his early encounters with Willy Boers —Lemaire gradually moved towards a more purely abstract approach in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Daan Lemaire’s contribution to Dutch abstract expressionism is considerable.

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Безумный Художник Билкиси 1857–1918

Американский Born: Бильски Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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William Baziotes 1912–1963

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Within the vibrant, often turbulent constellation of the New York School, few artists captured the ethereal boundary between the conscious mind and the primordial subconscious as poignantly as William Baziotes. Alongside luminaries such as Mark Rothko, Robert Motherwell, and David Hare, Baziotes co-founded the Subjects of the Artist School in 1948.

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David Smith 1906–1965

United States Born: Decatur Abstract expressionism Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York.

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Теодорос Стамос 1922–1997

Греческий Born: Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

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Шакир Хассан Аль-Саид 1925–2004

Born: Самава

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Bernie Casey 1939–2017

American Abstract Expressionism

His paintings served as windows into a broader struggle for human dignity, reflecting the tensions and triumphs of his time.

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Асава Рут 1926–2013

Американка Born: Норуолк Модернизм, скульптура Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld род. 1936

American Born: Pittsburgh Abstract Art

Through these motifs, she explored how light plays upon surfaces, creating works like Skylights, where shadows and sudden illumination evoke the dramatic tension of a mountain landscape under a passing storm. As we reflect on her life and contributions, several key elements define her historical significance: The Fusion of Disciplines: Her unique ability to synthesize the rhythmic energy of dance with the organic structures of nature.

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Requena Nozal род. 1947

Spanish Born: Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art. Although he remains largely unknown outside specialist circles, Nozal’s artworks continue to captivate collectors and critics alike, cementing his place as a significant voice within the Spanish artistic landscape.

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Альма Томас 1891–1978

Born: Колумбус Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

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Грейс Хартиган 1922–2008

Born: Ньюарк Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

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Norman Bluhm 1921–1999

Born: Chicago Abstract expressionist Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

His works, such as "Chandelle" (1966) and "Oz", demonstrate a refusal to settle for easy aesthetics.

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И Еунро 1904–1989

Корейско-французская Born: Сеул Восточный и западный экспрессионизм

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Geta Brătescu 1926–2018

Romanian Born: Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

However, at the heart of this diverse output lay an unwavering fascination with the line. She served as artistic director of the influential Romanian literature and art magazine Secolul 21, and a major retrospective of her work was held at the National Museum of Art of Romania in 1999.

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Хедда Стерн 1910–2011

Румынско-американская Born: Бухарест Абстрактный экспрессионизм и сюрреализм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Her formal training began in 1918 under the tutelage of Frederic Storck, a sculptor who had taught her instructor Max Hermann Maxy, setting her on a course that would see her engage with some of the most pivotal artistic currents of the twentieth century. While she achieved recognition during her lifetime, including exhibitions at prominent galleries and museums, Sterne’s work has gained increasing attention in recent years as scholars and curators reassess the contributions of women artists within the Abstract Expressionist movement.

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Alan Davie 1920–2014

Scottish Born: Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Born in Grangemouth, Scotland, Davie’s artistic journey began at Edinburgh College of Art in the late 1930s where he honed his skills before serving in World War II. He remains an influential artist whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists and collectors alike, embodying a spirit of experimentation and unwavering devotion to conveying profound symbolic meaning.

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George Stefanescu

However, Stefanescu quickly moved beyond mere imitation, developing a unique style characterized by softened forms, atmospheric perspective, and a restrained use of color. Early works reveal an engagement with Impressionism and Post-Impressionism – particularly the luminous palettes of Monet and Renoir, and the expressive brushwork of Van Gogh.

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Сэм Гиллиам 1933–2022

Американский Born: Тьюпело Колористическая абстракция Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Further back in art history, he found inspiration in the radical experimentation of Vladimir Tatlin, the geometric precision of Frank Stella, and the formal rigor of Hans Hofmann, Georges Braque, and Pablo Picasso. The emotional intensity of German Expressionists like Emil Nolde and Paul Klee resonated with him, as did the work of Nathan Oliveira from the Bay Area figurative school.

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James Brooks 1906–1992

American Born: St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles. His work is held in prominent collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Modern Art, Tate Gallery, and National Gallery of Art.

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Абрахам Ратнер 1893–1978

Американец Born: Покипси Экспрессионизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

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Jack Armstrong

However, he found himself increasingly drawn to subjects beyond the demands of client briefs. The hyperrealism of artists like Richard Estes and Chuck Close is evident in his meticulous attention to detail, but Armstrong's paintings possess a warmth and emotional depth that sets them apart.

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Milton Resnick 1917–2004

American Born: Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

His paintings are now held in numerous prestigious public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (NYC), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Whitney Museum of American Art – a testament to his lasting impact on the art world.

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Alice Rahon 1904–1987

French/Mexican Born: Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

A pivotal journey in 1939 alongside her husband, Austrian artist Wolfgang Paalen, and photographer Eva Sulzer, dramatically altered Rahon’s artistic trajectory. Rahon’s work, deeply rooted in both European Surrealism and Mexican indigenous traditions, played a crucial role in bridging these artistic worlds.

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Fernando de Szyszlo 1925–2017

Peruvian Born: Lima Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

The historical significance of Fernando de Szyszlo cannot be overstated; he was the bridge between the ancestral past and the modern future.

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Бофор Монтгомери Делейни 1901–1979

Француз Born: Ноксвилл Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

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Norman Lewis 1909–1979

American Born: Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

This early commitment led him to the Savage Studio of Arts and Crafts in Harlem, where Augusta Savage, a pioneering sculptor and teacher, became a crucial mentor. This commitment is reflected in works like Jazz Musicians (1948), which visually captures the energy and innovation of bebop music—a defining sound of Harlem’s postwar era.

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Чжу Дэцюнь 1920–2014

Китайский Born: Байту Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Recognizing his innate talent, his father encouraged him to pursue painting rather than engineering, steering him toward the National School of Fine Arts in Hangzhou (now China Academy of Art), where he studied under influential figures like Fang Ganmin and Wu Dayu. His 1956 oil painting “Portrait of Tung Ching-chao,” a poignant tribute to his wife, secured a silver medal at the Paris Salon—a recognition lauded by Wu Guanzhong as “The Mona Lisa of the East”—a testament to its emotional depth and artistic innovation.

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Terry Frost 1915–2003

British Born: Leamington Spa Abstract Art Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Born in Leamington Spa in 1915, Frost’s early years were defined more by manual labor than by the studio.

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Томиэ Оотакэ 1913–2015

Японо-бразилька Born: Киото Информальный абстракционизм Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

tomie ohtake was the mother of architects ruy ohtake and ricardo ohtake. she passed away on february 12, 2015, at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy in the world of visual art.

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Патрик Хэрон 1920–1999

Британский Born: Хедингли Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

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Nicola De Maria род. 1954

Italian Born: Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

His 1980 Venice Biennale contribution, “Space Paintings,” further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in this medium. His art is held in prestigious collections worldwide, including those of the Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea in Turin and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

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Иан Дэвенпорт род. 1966

English Born: Сидкап Abstract painter Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

As an English abstract painter and a former Turner Prize nominee, his presence in the British art scene was solidified early on, notably through his participation in the seminal Freeze exhibition at Surrey Docks, organized by Damien Hirst. University Commissions: Significant installations such as the West End Wall of the University of Oxford Department of Biochemistry and a wall painting for the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics at Warwick University.

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Anne Ryan 1889–1954

American Born: Hoboken Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 4/32 languages

Key Turning Point – Kurt Schwitters: In 1948, saw the collages of Kurt Schwitters at the Rose Fried Gallery in New York City. European Sojourn: Lived in Majorca and Paris (1931-1932).

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Melvin Edwards 1937–2026

American Born: Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South.

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Ulfert Wilke 1907–1987

German-American Born: Bavaria Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

In 1938, Wilke emigrated to the United States, establishing himself as an artist and scholar amidst the burgeoning artistic dynamism of New York City.

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Джон Хойланд 1934–2011

Британский Born: Шеффилд Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia: 3/32 languages

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Carl Gustaf Nelson 1898–1988

American Born: Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Early experimentation included found objects, painting, and printing before focusing on sculpture. Marriage to Charles Nevelson in 1920 allowed her to pursue art studies in New York City.

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Fritz Bultman 1919–1985

American Born: New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Born in 1919 in the culturally rich landscape of New Orleans, Bultman’s early life was steeped in an environment where visual aesthetics and tradition intertwined. By signing this historic letter alongside giants like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, Bultman helped assert the legitimacy of modernism in the American consciousness.

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Фрэнсис Генри Критчли Хиндер 1906–1992

Австралиец Born: Саммер-Хилл Модернизм, абстрактное искусство Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr. 1918–2013

American Born: Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia: 2/32 languages

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E.

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Taro Yamamoto 1919–1994

Born: Hollywood Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York City (1951-1953). The Art Students League of New York (1950-1952), under the guidance of Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Morris Kantor, Byron Browne, and Vaclav Vytlacil.

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Rosemarie Beck 1923–2003

American Born: Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Her tenure at institutions such as Queens College, Vassar College, and the New York Studio School allowed her to pass on her rigorous approach to both technique and concept.

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Maurice Cockrill 1936–2013

British Born: Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia: 1/32 languages

Influenced by artists like Sam Walsh and Adrian Henri, who were also active within the city's artistic circles, Cockrill embraced Pop Realism and Photo- Realism, capturing the everyday details of Liverpool life with startling clarity and emotional intensity. He was also a visiting artist at Vermont Studio Centre, fostering collaborations with artists from around the world.

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Claudio Verna род. 1937

Italian Born: Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

His early life, marked by a family relocation to Foligno in Umbria, instilled within him a deep appreciation for the region’s rich cultural heritage and landscape—elements that subtly permeate his later work despite its abstract nature. His work has been showcased at prestigious venues including the Venice Biennale (1970 and 1980), and retrospectives have graced museums in Gibellina, Spoleto, Ferrara, Conegliano, Treviso, L’Aquila, and Milan's Mudima Foundation.

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Гэри Рэгг род. 1946

Британский Born: Хай-Уиком Абстрактный живописный колоризм

Gary Wragg | CAS - Contemporary Art Society.

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Аиша Кань род. 1959

Британская Born: Париж Современное искусство; Абстрактный экспрессионизм