ALEX
KATZ
TIMELESS SUBJECTS
an eikon series
Continuing our Eikon series, Hamilton-Selway is proud to present Alex Katz: Timeless Subjects — a focused exhibition of portraits and florals. For over half a century, Alex Katz has distilled the essence of modern life into crisp lines and bold color fields, becoming a defining voice in American contemporary art. Renowned for his portraits and landscapes, Katz strips away detail to focus on form, light, and flatness—what he calls “painting in the present tense.” His works capture fleeting moments with clarity and elegance, offering a cool, composed perspective on beauty, perception, and presence. With every brushstroke, Katz invites us into a world where simplicity speaks volumes.
ALEX KATZ Marissa, 2017 Woodcut and linocut 21 3/4 x 65 1/2 inches Edition of 42
"I like to make an image that is so simple you can't avoid it,
and so complicated you can't figure it out."
- Alex Katz
ALEX KATZ Ada With Blue Hat, 2004 Etching and aquatint in colors on Somerset 33 1/2 x 67 inches Edition of 75
In Timeless Subjects, we spotlight two of Katz’s most enduring themes: the poised portrait and the quietly powerful floral. His iconic muses, most notably his wife Ada, are rendered in pared-down compositions that convey elegance without embellishment. In his florals, Katz flattens natural forms against vivid backdrops, transforming still life into something graphic and commanding.
ALEX KATZ White Visor, 2003 Aquatint in colours, on Somerset Velvet paper 33 7/8 x 67 3/4 inches Edition of 75
ALEX KATZ Vivien, 1994 Color aquatint on Somerset Satin Paper 25 3/8 x 25 1/2 inches Edition of 50
Across decades, Alex Katz's work reminds us that simplicity, when approached with clarity and confidence, can be the most timeless of all.
For a full catalog of Alex Katz works, please inquire directly or email us at gallery@hamiltonselway.com.
ALEX KATZ Susan, 2021 Screenprint in twelve colors on Arches paper 26 x 19 5/8 inches Edition of 175
ALEX KATZ Azaleas on Yellow, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Peonies, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Goldenrod, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Purple Tulips 1, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Purple Tulips 2, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Red Dogwood 1, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100
ALEX KATZ Red Dogwood 2, 2021 from The Flowers Portfolio Archival pigment inks on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm paper 47 x 34 inches Edition of 100