Alex Katz Solo Exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Highlights Preparatory Works and Wet-on-Wet Technique
On June 30, 2026, Thaddaeus Ropac announced a new solo exhibition by Alex Katz focusing on the artist's preparatory works, including intimate, small-scale paintings such as "Study for Trees" (2025). The exhibition explores Katz's signature "wet-on-wet" technique, where fresh layers of paint are applied before the underlayer dries, creating vivid brushstrokes. In addition to these smaller studies, the show features three monumental pieces from Katz's "Lilies" series, offering insight into how the artist refines forms.
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The exhibition underscores Katz's enduring commitment to figurative painting, a path he maintained even during the dominance of Abstract Expressionism. For collectors, the smaller preparatory works present a rare glimpse into Katz's creative process, serving as a laboratory for capturing fleeting moments. These intimate pieces, combined with the monumental "Lilies" works, highlight the range of a painter who has consistently asserted that "only the present truly exists." Thaddaeus Ropac represents the artist in multiple international locations.
- Artists: Alex Katz
- Galleries: Thaddaeus Ropac
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