Alex Katz Had No Idea He Was Going to be This Good

Alex Katz, 92, reflects on his work and legacy: “ I never thought I’d be painting as well as I’m painting now. It was beyond my comprehension.”

In this series, we get the inside story from artists about their upcoming exhibitions and installations—plus, learn about their mantras, rituals and what they’re up to next.

The Artist: Alex Katz, 92, is best known for his portraiture and landscapes using flat surfaces and minimal details. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, Katz still lives in New York, and spends his summers in Maine. When he graduated from Cooper Union in 1949, he was determined to make figurative art at a time when abstract expressionism reigned...

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