Alex Katz

The American painter Alex Katz began working in the 1950s, focusing on figurative subjects which set him apart from the avant-garde mainstream but brought him public recognition in the 1980s when many young artists began to work in related ways. Although best-known for large-scale portraits, painted in his distinctive, stylised manner, Katz has also consistently made small paintings primarily as studies, which function as independent pieces and which can be considered as a distinct body of work. This group of twenty small paintings in ARTIST ROOMS spans his career.

ARTIST ROOMS On Tour is an inspired partnership with independent art charity the Art Fund, and the Scottish Government, making available the ARTIST ROOMS collection of international contemporary art to galleries throughout the UK. ARTIST ROOMS is jointly owned by Tate and National Galleries of Scotland and was established through The d’Offay Donation in 2008, with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, the Art Fund and the Scottish and British Governments.

Associated Events / Workshops

Alex katz: Emrys williams & Merlin James

19 Feb

ARTIST TALKING:

Emrys Williams & Merlin James discuss the influence of Alex Katz, currently showing in gallery 3. 2PM. ADMISSION FREE

ANTHONY D’OFFAY

05 Mar

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear Anthony d’Offay, founder of ARTIST ROOMS, talk about the inspired partnership he established in 2008, of which the Alex Katz exhibition in part.
2PM
ADMISSION FREE