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- Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of the most famous contemporary artists and American painters of all time, emerged from the early ‘80s American Punk scene in New York and swiftly became recognised in the international art circuit for work such as his abstract paintings of faces.
- Peter Doig (b. 1959) Peter Doig is a Scottish artist who spent most of his formative years in Trinidad and Canada, and studied art in England. His contemporary art is described by the Saatchi Gallery as containing themes of magical realism, “capturing timeless moments of perfect tranquillity, where photo-album memory flits in and out of waking dream.”
- Christopher Wool (b. 1955) Christopher Wool first made a name for himself in the New York contemporary fine arts scene in the 1980’s. He is best known for his modern art paintings of words, his trademark white canvases with large black stencilled letters.
- Rudolf Stingel (b. 1956) Rudolf Stingel is an Italian artist based in New York. Since the ‘80s, Stingel’s contemporary art is concerned with interrogating his chosen medium of painting and subverting notions of authenticity, hierarchy, meaning, and context.
Dec 28, 2016 · Discover some of the most talented and innovative artists from the 21st century in the US, working in various media and styles. Learn about their backgrounds, influences, and achievements, and see examples of their artworks.
- Thomas Cole
- James Mcneill Whistler
- Winslow Homer
- Mary Cassatt
- John Singer Sargent
- Edward Hopper
- Georgia O'Keeffe
- Horace Pippin
- Grant Wood
- Augusta Savage
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British American painter Thomas Cole is known for capturing the beauty of American landscapes, particularly those located around the Hudson River Valley in New York State. Additionally, he is often referred to as the father of the Hudson River School, a mid-19th century art movement led by a group of landscape painters who depicted the Hudson River...
In 1871, American artist James McNeill Whistler completed one of today's most famous paintings. Known colloquially as Whistler's Mother, the painting has captivated viewers with its understated simplicity and straightforward composition for nearly 150 years. Famous works of art: Whistler's Mother(1871)
Self-taught painter Winslow Homerbased his artistic practice on being in the moment. Although a very private person, one of his contemporaries, artist Eugene Benson, wrote that Homer believed artists “should never look at pictures.” Rather, they should “stutter in a language of their own” and paint (or draw) directly from life. For Homer, this mean...
As a prominent Impressionist artist, Mary Cassatt is often regarded as one of art history's most famous female painters. An unmarried American woman living in Paris, Cassatt was able to make a name for herself in the male-dominated movement, defying 19th-century gender expectations and paving the way for future female artists. Famous works of art:L...
Trained in the style of the Old Masters, American artist John Singer Sargentspent his life avoiding boredom by altering his subject matter and accepting intimidating commissions. When he passed away at age 69, Sargent had completed an impressive 900 oil paintings and over 2,000 watercolors—in addition to overflowing sketchbooks rich in observations...
Celebrated as a key figure of 20th-century American art, lifelong New Yorker Edward Hopper held that “great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.” While this intimate artistic approach is apparent in many of Hopper's masterpieces, it is particularly apparen...
Georgia O'Keeffewas a painter best known for her abstract depictions of colorful blooms and landscapes of the Southwestern United States. She produced her work in the early 20th century and helped to usher in the American Modernism movement with a style that favors the interpretation of subjects rather than representing them through strict realism....
Artist Horace Pippinimmersed himself in painting after being injured in World War I. His art explores many of his memories in battle, religious subjects, and civil rights issues. In 1947, he became the first African American artist to be the subject of a monograph, which celebrated his creative career. Famous works of art: Holy Mountain Series
Born and raised in the American Midwest, artist Grant Wood is best known for his many depictions of the area, especially rural scenes. His magnum opus, American Gothic, offers a glimpse into the lives of farmers in the early 1900s. “Technique does not constitute art,” he said. “Nor is it a vague, fuzzy romantic quality known as ‘beauty,’ remote fro...
Sculptor and art teacher Augusta Savage was at the core of the Harlem Renaissance—a “golden age” of Black art, music, and literature. In addition to creating her own memorable sculptures and ceramics, she also helped shape the careers of some of the Harlem Renaissance's most prominent artists. She said: “I have created nothing really beautiful, rea...
Learn about the lives and works of 20 influential American artists, from Thomas Cole to Jean-Michel Basquiat. Discover their styles, movements, and contributions to art history.
The United States holds a pivotal position in the history of Modern and Contemporary Art, but who are the most important American painters today?
Oct 12, 2020 · American artists of the 20th century were the catalysts of modern and contemporary art. Artsper now presents 10 of the most famous of them! The Mentors of Modern Art. 1. Edward Hopper (1882-1967): Between Realism and Symbolism of the American Way of Life
- Andy Warhol. b. 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Died in 1987. With his distinctive and irreverent style, Andy Warhol’s body of work still influences art, fashion and design today.
- Francis Bacon. b. 1909 in Dublin, Ireland. Died in 1992. Francis Bacon was a figurative painter, whose work focuses on raw and disturbing depiction of human forms, such as portraits of popes and crucifixions.
- Jean-Michel Basquiat. b. 1960 in New York. Died in 1988. A young prodigy gone too soon, at the age of 27, Jean-Michel Basquiat left a deep mark on contemporary art, but also the streets of 1980s New York, which he marked with his moniker SAMO.
- Diane Arbus. b. 1923 in Manhattan, New York. Died in 1971. Diane Arbus was the first photographer to ever be included in a Venice Biennale exhibition in 1972, a year after her death.
Jul 15, 2019 · The roundtable panelists, from left to right: the Whitney Museum of American Art’s David Breslin, the artist Martha Rosler, the artist Torey Thornton, the Jewish Museum’s Kelly Taxter and...
