Alex Katz is one of the most celebrated American painters of the 20th and 21st centuries, renowned for his crisp, flat planes of color and elegantly distilled portraits. Rising to prominence in the 1950s, Katz developed a distinctive style that stood apart from both the dominant Abstract Expressionists and the emerging Pop artists—melding the boldness of modernism with a timeless, painterly grace.
Best known for his large-scale portraits and serene landscapes, Katz captures a refined, almost cinematic sense of light and atmosphere. His subjects—often family, friends, and figures from the New York cultural scene—are depicted with a cool detachment that heightens their sophistication and allure.
Katz’s works are held in the permanent collections of over 100 major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Tate, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His market remains exceptionally strong, with demand from top-tier collectors and institutions alike. For collectors, Katz offers a rare blend of critical acclaim, enduring influence, and visual elegance that translates seamlessly into both private and public settings.
I’m pleased to offer access to a number of exceptional works by this artist that are held in private collections. Due to the nature of these arrangements, these pieces cannot be advertised or displayed publicly online. However, I’m more than happy to assist you directly.
If you're looking for a particular work, or simply exploring what might be available-please don’t hesitate to reach out.