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

Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky (1898 - 1976)
Aminadav Moiseyevich Kanevsky
1898 - 1976
Shimon Bogushovich (1575 - 1648)
Shimon Bogushovich
1575 - 1648
Stepan Petrovich Yaremich (1869 - 1939)
Stepan Petrovich Yaremich
1869 - 1939
Harry Winston (1896 - 1978)
Harry Winston
1896 - 1978
Alexander Semyonovich Liberman (1912 - 1999)
Alexander Semyonovich Liberman
1912 - 1999
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban (1923 - 2008)
Ivan Fedoseevich Dziuban
1923 - 2008
Maria Leonidovna Rudnitskaya (1916 - 1983)
Maria Leonidovna Rudnitskaya
1916 - 1983
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Monin (1931 - 2002)
Yevgeny Grigoryevich Monin
1931 - 2002
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky (1932)
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky
1932
Serhii Ivanovych Vasylkivsky (1854 - 1917)
Serhii Ivanovych Vasylkivsky
1854 - 1917
Lev Yur'evich Kramarenko (1888 - 1942)
Lev Yur'evich Kramarenko
1888 - 1942
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff (1913 - 2014)
Catherine (Ekaterina Borisovna) Serebriakoff
1913 - 2014
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky (1857 - 1931)
Sergey Ivanovich Svetoslavsky
1857 - 1931
Alexander Adolfovich Debler (1908 - 1981)
Alexander Adolfovich Debler
1908 - 1981
Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Ivan Grigorievich Myasoedov (1881 - 1953)
Ivan Grigorievich Myasoedov
1881 - 1953

Creators Abstract Expressionism

Zinaida Viktorovna Kobyletskaia (1881 - 1957)
Zinaida Viktorovna Kobyletskaia
1881 - 1957
Harold Ambellan (1912 - 2006)
Harold Ambellan
1912 - 2006
Martin Disler (1949 - 1996)
Martin Disler
1949 - 1996
Charles-Clos Olsommer (1883 - 1966)
Charles-Clos Olsommer
1883 - 1966
Maurice Esteve (1904 - 2001)
Maurice Esteve
1904 - 2001
Oscar Niemeyer (1907 - 2012)
Oscar Niemeyer
1907 - 2012
Peter Foeller (1945)
Peter Foeller
1945
Karl Geiser (1898 - 1957)
Karl Geiser
1898 - 1957
Jean Derval (1925 - 2010)
Jean Derval
1925 - 2010
René Margotton (1915 - 2009)
René Margotton
1915 - 2009
Fred Thieler (1916 - 1999)
Fred Thieler
1916 - 1999
HAP Grieshaber (1909 - 1981)
HAP Grieshaber
1909 - 1981
Michel Adlen (1898 - 1980)
Michel Adlen
1898 - 1980
Ricco Wassmer (1915 - 1972)
Ricco Wassmer
1915 - 1972
Andre Mare (1885 - 1932)
Andre Mare
1885 - 1932
Georges Mathieu (1921 - 2012)
Georges Mathieu
1921 - 2012