Alex Katz Yellow Flags 3 For Sale

Alex Katz

Yellow Flags 3, 2020

Archival pigment inks on Crane Museo Max 365 gsm fine art paper

33 x 22 in ; 83.8 x 55.9 cm

Yellow Flags 3, 2020

Archival pigment inks on Crane Museo Max 365 gsm fine art paper

33 x 22 in ; 83.8 x 55.9 cm

Edition

Edition of 150

About this work

Alex Katz, now in his late nineties, remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary American painting, having shaped the trajectory of post-Abstract Expressionist art for over seven decades. His work bridges the gap between representational painting and the flattened aesthetic of Pop Art, earning him a central place in museum collections worldwide, from the Museum of Modern Art to the Tate. Katz's market presence has strengthened considerably in recent years, with collectors and institutions alike recognizing the enduring relevance of his distinctive vision. Yellow Flags 3 belongs to Katz's celebrated botanical series, a body of work that distills nature into bold, simplified forms against expansive color fields. Executed in 2020, this archival pigment print on Crane Museo Max fine art paper demonstrates the artist's command of color and composition even in editioned works. The yellow iris blooms, rendered with Katz's characteristic economy of line, emerge against a neutral ground that amplifies their chromatic intensity. This flattening of pictorial space—eliminating shadow and atmospheric depth—creates an immediate, almost confrontational presence that has defined Katz's approach since the 1960s. As an edition of 150, Yellow Flags 3 offers accessibility to an artist whose unique paintings regularly achieve seven-figure results at auction. The archival quality of the materials ensures longevity befitting a work by an artist of Katz's stature, while the intimate scale invites sustained contemplation of his refined aesthetic. For acquisition inquiries regarding this work, please contact Guy Hepner.

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