Michael Goldberg (painter) facts for kids

Michael Goldberg (born December 24, 1924 – died December 31, 2007) was an American artist. He was famous for his abstract expressionist paintings. These paintings often showed strong, energetic brushstrokes. He was also a teacher. His art has been shown in many places. For example, a big show of his work was at MOCA Jacksonville in Florida. His paintings have also been seen in New York City and California.

About Michael Goldberg

Michael Goldberg served in World War II. He was one of the last artists from the group known as the New York School. This group included many important modern artists. He started showing his "action paintings" in New York in the early 1950s.

Goldberg began studying art at age 14. He took classes at the Art Students League of New York. In the 1950s, he learned painting from Hans Hofmann. He also talked about art with famous painters. These included Willem de Kooning, Lee Krasner, and Jackson Pollock. They often met at places like The Eighth Street Club or the Cedar Bar.

His Art and Career

Goldberg started showing his paintings in New York in the early 1950s. Other abstract expressionist artists at that time included Joan Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler.

He became well-known in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This was when new art styles like Pop Art were becoming popular. For a while, his work was not as recognized. But by the 1970s and 1980s, people began to appreciate his art more. He had a long and successful career as an abstract painter.

Goldberg's art, like that of other abstract expressionists, often mixed Western ideas with Eastern philosophy. He continued to teach, paint, and show his work throughout his life. He taught popular classes at the School of Visual Arts. He lived with his wife, artist Lynn Umlauf. Michael Goldberg passed away in Manhattan from a heart attack.

Where to See His Art

Michael Goldberg's paintings are in many art museums. You can find his work in places like:

• The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
• The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• The Whitney Museum of American Art
• The Albright-Knox Art Gallery
• The Baltimore Museum of Art
• The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
• The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
• The Muscarelle Museum of Art

And many other collections around the world.