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

Piotr Petrovich Belousov (1912 - 1989)
Piotr Petrovich Belousov
1912 - 1989
Nathan Isaiovych Altman (1889 - 1970)
Nathan Isaiovych Altman
1889 - 1970
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev (1855 - 1919)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Sergeev
1855 - 1919
Filaret Ivanovich Pakun (1912 - 2002)
Filaret Ivanovich Pakun
1912 - 2002
Matteo Baccelli (1770 - 1850)
Matteo Baccelli
1770 - 1850
Serhii Ivanovych Vasylkivsky (1854 - 1917)
Serhii Ivanovych Vasylkivsky
1854 - 1917
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya (1875 - 1952)
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya
1875 - 1952
Viktor Dmitrievich Zamiraylo (1868 - 1939)
Viktor Dmitrievich Zamiraylo
1868 - 1939
Victor Markiyanovych Savin (1907 - 1971)
Victor Markiyanovych Savin
1907 - 1971
Lev Davidovich (Leon) Trotsky (1879 - 1940)
Lev Davidovich (Leon) Trotsky
1879 - 1940
Wlodzimierz Blotsky (1885 - 1920)
Wlodzimierz Blotsky
1885 - 1920
Jerzy (Georg) Merkel (1881 - 1976)
Jerzy (Georg) Merkel
1881 - 1976
Astian Rey (1987)
Astian Rey
1987
 Cassandre (1901 - 1968)
Cassandre
1901 - 1968
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Beklemishev (1861 - 1919)
Vladimir Aleksandrovich Beklemishev
1861 - 1919
Jan Styka (1858 - 1925)
Jan Styka
1858 - 1925

Creators Abstract Expressionism

Wilhelm Kimmich (1886 - 1986)
Wilhelm Kimmich
1886 - 1986
Karl Hölzl (1921 - 2001)
Karl Hölzl
1921 - 2001
Ekkehard Erwin Kohlund (1887 - 1976)
Ekkehard Erwin Kohlund
1887 - 1976
Nanna Ditzel (1923 - 2005)
Nanna Ditzel
1923 - 2005
Alfred Roller (1864 - 1935)
Alfred Roller
1864 - 1935
Anita Catarina Malfatti (1889 - 1964)
Anita Catarina Malfatti
1889 - 1964
Fred Thomas Saberhagen (1930 - 2007)
Fred Thomas Saberhagen
1930 - 2007
Mathieu Matégot (1910 - 2001)
Mathieu Matégot
1910 - 2001
Peter Strang (1936 - 2022)
Peter Strang
1936 - 2022
Jean Hélion (1904 - 1987)
Jean Hélion
1904 - 1987
Derek Maynard Davis (1926 - 2008)
Derek Maynard Davis
1926 - 2008
Horst Skodlerrak (1920 - 2001)
Horst Skodlerrak
1920 - 2001
Josua Reichert (1937 - 2020)
Josua Reichert
1937 - 2020
Ernst Schroffenegger (1905 - 1994)
Ernst Schroffenegger
1905 - 1994
Arthur Hoffmann (1874 - 1960)
Arthur Hoffmann
1874 - 1960
Rune Mields (1935)
Rune Mields
1935
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