Exhibition
Alex Katz Freesia Flowers new graphic edition | FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE
14 Dec 2023 – 12 Dec 2024
Regular hours
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 18:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 13:00 – 18:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 18:00
Free admission
Address
- Obere Woerthstrasse 12
- Nuremberg
Bavaria - 90403
- Germany
New limited edition by Alx Katz released: Freesia (Albertina 798) is a woodcut by the American artist Alex Katz and, as is so often the case with his subject matter, shows greatly enlarged flowers.
About
Freesia (Albertina 798) is a woodcut by the American artist Alex Katz and, as is so often the case with his subject matter, shows greatly enlarged flowers. His works are often characterized by bold, simplified forms and a focus on contemporary themes. This is one of the reasons why he is considered a master of "cool painting", analogous to Miles Davis and "cool jazz".
In this fascinating woodcut by Alex Katz, the delicate beauty of the yellow freesia takes center stage against a rich, velvety black background. The artist's mastery of form and contrast is evident as he skillfully captures the essence of the floral motif. The yellow freesia blossoms appear almost golden against the dark background. Rendered with clean lines and a vibrant color palette, the yellow freesia radiates a luminous warmth that contrasts strikingly with the deep darkness that surrounds it. Katz's choice of a black background serves to heighten the visual impact of the flowers, making them appear as if illuminated by an invisible light source.
The composition is minimalist yet powerful, drawing attention to the graceful curves and intricate details of each freesia blossom. The artist's deliberate use of negative space creates a sense of drama and mystery, inviting the viewer to ponder the interplay of light and shadow.
Katz's woodcut technique adds a tactile dimension to the artwork and emphasizes the organic nature of the motif. The rough-hewn lines and textural nuances convey a sense of craftsmanship and emphasize the artist's affinity with traditional printing methods.
Freesia is not only a depiction of a floral arrangement, but also a testament to Katz's ability to distill beauty in its purest form. Through this woodcut, he invites the audience to appreciate the timeless elegance of nature and the transformative power of artistic interpretation.
Alex Katz is particularly known for his figurative paintings: The son of Russian-Jewish immigrants, he was born in New York in 1927. As a pioneer of Pop Art, he always concentrated on the essentials and explored simplified forms and high-contrast color composition early on.
FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE has had the artist in its program since 1999. His art is diverse, but always has beauty as its central theme. In recent years, the artist's prints in particular have caught up with those of his Pop Art colleagues such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein in terms of price development. The artist can now look back on more than 200 solo and around 500 group exhibitions and his diverse works are part of over 100 collections worldwide. Alex Katz currently lives and works in New York and Maine. Over the course of his career, Alex Katz has received numerous prizes and awards.
FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE, with locations in Nuremberg and Kitzbuehel, has focused on high-quality originals of pop art, street art and contemporary art for over twenty years.
The art collector will find original artworks, prints and unique pieces by hip and up-and-coming artists such as Adam Handler, Katherine Bernhardt, Sol Felpeto, Jon Burgerman, Alex Katz, David Shrigley, Kenny Scharf, Hunt Slonem, Orit Fuchs, Nathan Paddison, Fanny Brodar and Julian Opie at fair market prices.
Of course, editions and prints by highly sought-after artists such as Andy Warhol, Mel Ramos, Roy Lichtenstein, Harland Miller, Tom Wesselmann, Sean Scully, Gerhard Richter, Ross Bleckner, Allen Jones, Thomas Ruff and Mel Bochner are also on sale. The artists David Gerstein, Peter Doig, Jeff Koons, Tracey Emin, Raqib Shaw, Derrick Adams and Robert Longo, who are popular with collectors worldwide, are also represented in the portfolio of the internationally renowned gallery.
The rapidly growing street art segment is perfectly complemented by successful artists such as Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta), XOOOOX, Punk Me Tender, BAMBI, Fringe the Artist, Max Mavior and John Crash Matos.
Of course, the owner-managed gallery also offers design objects and vintage furniture by Maurizio Cattelan, Paul Smith, Richard Orlinski, Philippe Starck and Pierre Jeanerette.
Exhibitions are held at regular intervals in the centrally located gallery spaces in Nuremberg and Kitzbuehel. Collectors can buy works of art around the clock in the unique online store. International trade fair participations and solo shows round off the program of the renowned gallery.
Many of the artworks on offer can be purchased immediately by the collector during a visit to the gallery, as they are in stock. Due to the high demand for some artists, prices are expected to rise. Works can rise in price (this development in value is very desirable for investors) and old prices can lose their validity.
FRANK FLUEGEL GALERIE
Obere Woerthstrasse 12
90403 Nuremberg
Josef-Pirchl-Str. 6
6370 Kitzbuehel
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