Description: (Painter and Printmaker Whose Work Bridged the Gap Between Abstract Expressionism and Neo-Expressionism)
Philip Guston was a prominent painter, muralist, printmaker, and draftsman known for his role in the mid-century New York School art movement. He shifted from various artistic styles to a dark, figurative style, rejecting abstract expressionism. His neo-expressionist works tackled social issues such as racism and American identity. Guston's provocative paintings, including those featuring hooded Klansmen, encouraged discussions on social and racial justice by challenging viewers to confront the "banality of evil."