Louise Nevelson (1899 - 1988)

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Louise Nevelson

Louise Nevelson was an American sculptor, renowned for her innovative and monumental monochromatic, wooden wall pieces and outdoor sculptures. Born in Kiev, Russia (now Ukraine), she moved to the United States as a child, settling first in Rockland, Maine, before embarking on her storied career in New York City​​​​. Nevelson's work broke new ground in abstract art through her assemblages of found wooden forms and her exploration of space within room-sized environments​​. Her early life and artistic journey were marked by a continuous struggle for recognition in a male-dominated art world, eventually gaining attention in the 1950s for her unique constructions​​.

Nevelson's sculptures, often created from wood, were characterized by their puzzle-like complexity, with intricately cut pieces arranged into both wall sculptures and freestanding pieces. The works are typically painted in monochromatic black or white, emphasizing their textural and volumetric qualities​​. A key figure in 20th-century American sculpture, Nevelson's contributions extend beyond her artistic creations; she was also a pioneer in the realm of public art, engaging broader audiences with her monumental installations​​.

Her pieces are celebrated worldwide and can be found in museum and corporate collections across Europe and North America. Nevelson's legacy is that of a trailblazer who used her vision to transform everyday materials into profound expressions of space and narrative​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, the exploration of Louise Nevelson's work offers an insightful glimpse into the evolution of American sculpture and the pivotal role she played in it. To stay informed about new sales and auction events related to Nevelson's work, sign up for updates and ensure you never miss an opportunity to engage with the history and future of this influential artist's contributions to the art world.

Date and place of birt:23 september 1899, Pereiaslav, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:17 april 1988, New York City, USA
Nationality:Ukraine, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Sculptor
Genre:Allegory
Art style:Abstract Expressionism, Cubism, Modern art, Post War Art

Creators Ukraine

Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont (1914 - 2003)
Pyotr Ivanovich Zhigimont
1914 - 2003
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff (1913 - 2014)
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff
1913 - 2014
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich (1908 - 1974)
Yevgeny Viktorovich Vuchetich
1908 - 1974
Vitold Antonovich Manastyrsky (1915 - 1992)
Vitold Antonovich Manastyrsky
1915 - 1992
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray (1848 - 1886)
Yevgeny Alexandrovich Lanceray
1848 - 1886
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich (1912 - 2009)
Ernest Rudolfovich Kontratovich
1912 - 2009
Anton Pavlovich Losenko (1737 - 1773)
Anton Pavlovich Losenko
1737 - 1773
Yuri Vasilievich Balanovsky (1914 - 1984)
Yuri Vasilievich Balanovsky
1914 - 1984
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin (1906 - 1983)
Victor Nikolaevich Proshkin
1906 - 1983
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev (1891 - 1977)
Nikolay Aleksandrovich Issaev
1891 - 1977
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov (1888 - 1979)
Iosif Moiseevich Chaykov
1888 - 1979
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky (1884 - 1939)
Isaak Izrailevich Brodsky
1884 - 1939
David Naumovich Hofshtein (1889 - 1952)
David Naumovich Hofshtein
1889 - 1952
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky (1920 - 2000)
Boris Vikentievich Stavitsky
1920 - 2000
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky (1892 - 1942)
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky
1892 - 1942
Leonid Ivanovich Chernov (1915 - 1990)
Leonid Ivanovich Chernov
1915 - 1990

Creators Abstract Expressionism

Ehlfa Valerianovna Garanko (1930 - 2015)
Ehlfa Valerianovna Garanko
1930 - 2015
Mikulash Galanda (1895 - 1938)
Mikulash Galanda
1895 - 1938
Miklós Borsos (1906 - 1990)
Miklós Borsos
1906 - 1990
Enrico Prampolini (1894 - 1956)
Enrico Prampolini
1894 - 1956
Mario Carreño (1913 - 1999)
Mario Carreño
1913 - 1999
Alexander Semyonovich Liberman (1912 - 1999)
Alexander Semyonovich Liberman
1912 - 1999
Brett Weston (1911 - 1993)
Brett Weston
1911 - 1993
Shen Fan (1952)
Shen Fan
1952
Gianfranco Zappettini (1939)
Gianfranco Zappettini
1939
Marco Breuer (1966)
Marco Breuer
1966
Gottfried Salzmann (1943)
Gottfried Salzmann
1943
Hans Rahn (1905 - 1991)
Hans Rahn
1905 - 1991
Elsa Haensgen-Dingkuhn (1898 - 1991)
Elsa Haensgen-Dingkuhn
1898 - 1991
Umberto Boccioni (1882 - 1916)
Umberto Boccioni
1882 - 1916
Heinrich Steinhagen (1880 - 1948)
Heinrich Steinhagen
1880 - 1948
René Magritte (1898 - 1967)
René Magritte
1898 - 1967