Famous Abstract Expressionist Artists — Top 76 List

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Франтишек Купка 1871–1957

b. Опочно Wikipedia 24/32

«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 b. Бруклин Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 17/32

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Ханс Хартунг 1904–1989

немец-француз b. Лейпциг Жестуальный абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 15/32

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Роберт Мазервелл 1915–1991

b. Абердин Wikipedia 16/32

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Франц Клайн 1910–1962

Американский b. Уилкс-Барре Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 17/32

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

b. Пекин ['Арт-деко 1920-х годов', 'Экспрессионизм', 'Абстрактное искусство'] Wikipedia 12/32

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Клиффорд Стилл 1904–1980

Американский b. Гранд-Исланд Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 12/32

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Ричард Дибенкорн 1922–1993

Американский b. Портленд Лирическая абстракция Wikipedia 9/32

Richard Diebenkorn, born in Portland, Oregon, in 1922, began his artistic journey at a remarkably young age.

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Аарон Сиккинд 1903–1991

Американский b. Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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Ганс Гофман 1880–1966

b. Вайсенбург Wikipedia 14/32

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Адольф Готлиб 1903–1974

Американский b. Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 12/32

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Jean-Paul Riopelle 1923–2002

Canadian b. Montreal Lyrical Abstraction Wikipedia 14/32

Move to Paris (1947): His relocation to Paris proved transformative, leading to his first solo exhibition at Galerie La Dragonne in 1949. La Joute: A significant sculptural work featuring a fountain with alternating water jets and fire elements, originally installed at the Olympic Park in Montreal.

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Юо Ёнгкук 1916–2002

Южнокорейский b. Ульчин Абстрактное искусство

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Эд Рейнхардт 1913–1967

Американский b. Буффало Абстракционизм, Минимализм Wikipedia 12/32

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.

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Марк Тоби 1890–1976

Американский b. Сентрвилл Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 14/32

There, he encountered Teng Kuei, a Chinese painter who initiated him into the art of Eastern penmanship – a revelation that would become central to his artistic identity.

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Пол Дженкинс 1923–2012

Американец b. Канзас-Сити Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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Этель Аднан 1925–2021

Американец b. Бейрут ['Ассамбляж', 'Поп-арт', 'Нео-дада'] Wikipedia 17/32

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Richard Art Hambleton 1952–2017

Canadian b. Tofino Street art, Conceptual art

Crucially, he established Pumps Centre for Alternative Art in Vancouver, a space that served as both a gallery and performance venue – a testament to his early commitment to challenging conventional artistic boundaries.

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Джордже Штефэнеску-Рымник 1914–2007

Romanian-German b. Витебск Expressionism, Fauvism, Abstract Expressionism

The art of George Ștefănescu- Râmnic serves as a vibrant bridge between the deep-rooted traditions of Romania and the bold, experimental spirit of European modernism. This early exposure to sacred art paved the way for his formal studies at the Academy of Creative Arts in Bucharest, where he studied under the notable Nicolae Dărăscu.

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Daan Lemaire born 1942

Dutch b. 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. “ Golden Autumn ” (circa 1978) exemplifies his mastery of color and texture, capturing the fleeting beauty of a seasonal landscape through an explosion of warm hues.

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Безумный Художник Билкиси 1857–1918

Американский b. Бильски Абстрактный экспрессионизм

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William Baziotes 1912–1963

American b. Pittsburgh Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 8/32

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.

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David Smith 1906–1965

United States b. Decatur Abstract expressionism Wikipedia 12/32

After moving to New York in 1926, he studied at the Art Students League of New York. His sculptures have been held in collections such as the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.

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Теодорос Стамос 1922–1997

Греческий b. Нью-Йорк Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 8/32

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Шакир Хассан Аль-Саид 1925–2004

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Bernie Casey 1939–2017

American Abstract Expressionism

Before he became a celebrated figure in the world of fine art, his presence was felt on the gridiron of the National Football League, where he played with legendary intensity for the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams.

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Асава Рут 1926–2013

Американка b. Норуолк Модернизм, скульптура Wikipedia 11/32

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Rochelle Reznik Blumenfeld born 1936

American b. 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.

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Requena Nozal born 1947

Spanish b. Zaragoza Encaustic & Abstract Expressionism

Requena Nozal, born in Zaragoza, Spain in 1947, stands as a singular figure within the landscape of contemporary Spanish art.

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Альма Томас 1891–1978

b. Колумбус Wikipedia 6/32

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Грейс Хартиган 1922–2008

b. Ньюарк Wikipedia 8/32

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Norman Bluhm 1921–1999

b. Chicago Abstract expressionist Wikipedia 6/32

His presence in the canon is cemented by his inclusion in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He began with the rigid, structural logic of architecture, attending the Illinois Institute of Technology at sixteen. There, he operated in the shadow of giants like Mies van de Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.

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И Еунро 1904–1989

Корейско-французская b. Сеул Восточный и западный экспрессионизм

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Geta Brătescu 1926–2018

Romanian b. Ploiesti Conceptual art, Performance art

However, at the heart of this diverse output lay an unwavering fascination with the line. In 2015, she had her first UK solo exhibition at Tate Liverpool, bringing her work to an international audience, culminating in representing Romania at the 57th Venice Biennale in 2017—a landmark moment in her career.

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Хедда Стерн 1910–2011

Румынско-американская b. Бухарест Абстрактный экспрессионизм и сюрреализм Wikipedia 8/32

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.

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Alan Davie 1920–2014

Scottish b. Grangemouth Zen Painting Style, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 7/32

James Alan Davie (September 28, 1920 – April 5, 2014) was a Scottish painter and musician whose distinctive style fused abstract expressionism with influences from Zen Buddhism and surrealist art. His paintings are held in collections worldwide, including the Fine Arts Gallery in San Diego.

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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.

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Сэм Гиллиам 1933–2022

Американский b. Тьюпело Колористическая абстракция Wikipedia 3/32

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.

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James Brooks 1906–1992

American b. St. Louis Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 6/32

Shifted towards Abstract Expressionism, influenced by Surrealist principles.

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Абрахам Ратнер 1893–1978

Американец b. Покипси Экспрессионизм, Сюрреализм Wikipedia 4/32

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Jack Armstrong

Armstrong’s early career focused on commercial art, creating illustrations for magazines, advertisements, and packaging.

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Milton Resnick 1917–2004

American b. Bratslav Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 5/32

Milton Resnick, born Rachmiel Resnick on January 7, 1917, in Bratslav, Ukraine, was a pivotal figure in the evolution of American Abstract Expressionism. The early years of his life were marked by upheaval; his family, prosperous Jewish merchants – builders on his father’s side, flour traders through his mother – fled the turmoil following the Russian Revolution, seeking refuge in the United States in 1922.

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Alice Rahon 1904–1987

French/Mexican b. Chenecey-Buillon Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 6/32

A pivotal journey in 1939 alongside her husband, Austrian artist Wolfgang Paalen, and photographer Eva Sulzer, dramatically altered Rahon’s artistic trajectory.

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Fernando de Szyszlo 1925–2017

Peruvian b. Lima Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 4/32

Fernando de Szyszlo (1925-2017) stands as a monumental figure in Peruvian art history, recognized for his pioneering role in establishing abstract expressionism within Latin America while simultaneously honoring the profound legacy of Andean culture.

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Бофор Монтгомери Делейни 1901–1979

Француз b. Ноксвилл Постимпрессионизм Wikipedia 5/32

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Norman Lewis 1909–1979

American b. Harlem Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 4/32

Norman Wilfred Lewis, born in Harlem, New York City, in 1909, emerged as a pivotal figure in the American art landscape of the mid-20th century.

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Чжу Дэцюнь 1920–2014

Китайский b. Байту Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 4/32

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.

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Terry Frost 1915–2003

British b. Leamington Spa Abstract Art Wikipedia 4/32

Sir Terence Ernest Manitou Frost did not follow the traditional, gilded path of a child prodigy; instead, his journey toward becoming a titan of British abstraction was one of resilience, late discovery, and profound transformation. 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 b. Киото Информальный абстракционизм Wikipedia 8/32

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Патрик Хэрон 1920–1999

Британский b. Хедингли Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 4/32

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Nicola De Maria born 1954

Italian b. Foglianise Transavanguardia Wikipedia 5/32

His 1980 Venice Biennale contribution, “Space Paintings,” further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in this medium.

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Иан Дэвенпорт born 1966

English b. Сидкап Abstract painter Wikipedia 4/32

His early solo exhibition at Waddington Galleries in 1990 marked the beginning of a trajectory that would see him included in the British Art Show and recognized with a nomination for the prestigious Turner Prize in 1991.

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Anne Ryan 1889–1954

American b. Hoboken Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 4/32

European Sojourn: Lived in Majorca and Paris (1931-1932).

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Melvin Edwards 1937–2026

American b. Houston Abstract Sculpture Wikipedia 3/32

Born on May 4, 1937, in Houston, Texas, Edwards’ early life was shaped by the starkly divided realities of the segregated South. As he moved through the integrated landscapes of Ohio and eventually to California in 1955, Edwards began a transformative journey that would lead him from the foundational disciplines of painting at UCLA to the rugged, industrial mastery of welding and steel assemblage.

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Ulfert Wilke 1907–1987

German-American b. Bavaria Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 2/32

Ulfert Wilke (1907–1987) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of Abstract Expressionism, distinguished not merely by his prolific output but also by an intellectual rigor that positioned him at the forefront of exploring connections between visual art and linguistic thought.

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Джон Хойланд 1934–2011

Британский b. Шеффилд Абстрактный экспрессионизм Wikipedia 3/32

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Carl Gustaf Nelson 1898–1988

American b. Hörby Abstract sculpture, Assemblage Wikipedia 1/32

Nevelson studied at the Art Students League of New York, learning from instructors like Hans Hofmann and Chaim Gross.

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Fritz Bultman 1919–1985

American b. New Orleans Abstract Expressionism Wikipedia 1/32

This connection proved transformative; under the guidance of Hofmann’s rigorous approach to color and space, Bultman moved toward New York and Provincetown, absorbing the burgeoning energy of American avant-garde art.

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Фрэнсис Генри Критчли Хиндер 1906–1992

Австралиец b. Саммер-Хилл Модернизм, абстрактное искусство Wikipedia 2/32

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Eugene Grigsby, Jr. 1918–2013

American b. Greensboro Abstract/Expressionism Wikipedia 2/32

Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1918, Jefferson Eugene Grigsby Jr., later known simply as J.E. He was deeply impacted by the art of indigenous cultures from North America, Africa, and South America, particularly the Kuba people of the Congo.

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Taro Yamamoto 1919–1994

b. Hollywood Wikipedia 1/32

Hans Hofmann School of Fine Arts in New York City (1951-1953).

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Rosemarie Beck 1923–2003

American b. Westchester County Abstract Expressionism & Figurative Expressionism Wikipedia 1/32

Her contributions are preserved in some of the world's most esteemed institutions, including: The Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C.

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Maurice Cockrill 1936–2013

British b. Hartlepool Pop Realism, Romantic Expressionism Wikipedia 1/32

He quickly immersed himself in the city’s vibrant art scene, teaching at St Helen’s School of Art and later at Liverpool Polytechnic.

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Claudio Verna born 1937

Italian b. Guardiagrele Pittura Analitica, Minimalism

Claudio Verna, born in the picturesque town of Guardiagrele, Italy, in 1937, embarked on an artistic journey that would establish him as a pivotal figure in Italian post-war painting.

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Гэри Рэгг born 1946

Британский b. Хай-Уиком Абстрактный живописный колоризм

Gary Wragg | CAS - Contemporary Art Society.

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Аиша Кань born 1959

Британская b. Париж Современное искусство; Абстрактный экспрессионизм