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Diana Kurz Art

American, Austrian, b. 1938
Diana Kurz was born in Vienna, Austria, came to the US in 1940 and lives in Soho, NYC. She has been an exhibiting representational painter since the 1970s. Her subject matter includes monumental figure paintings, landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and animal imagery, and an important series of works on the theme of the Holocaust. Color is of primary importance in her work. Her preferred medium is oil on linen canvas, and she also works with watercolor and pastel on paper. Her art has been widely exhibited in solo and group shows in museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe, and is in many distinguished collections including The Corcoran Gallery of Art; Rose Art Museum; Smith College Museum of Art ; Wien Museum, Vienna; The Jewish Museum of Vienna; Yad Vashem Art Museum, Jerusalem; Bezirksmuseum Josefstadt, Vienna; Brooklyn Botanic Garden; Rowan University, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Wash. DC and other public and private collections. She has received numerous grants and awards including, among others:, a Fulbright Fellowship to France; American Center Residency in Paris; New York State Council on the Arts CAPS Grant; VCCA/Austrian Federal Ministry of the Arts Artist-In-Residence in Vienna; Atlantic Center for the Arts and artist residencies at Hambidge Center, Atlantic Center for theArts, , Yaddo, McDowell Colony, VCCA among others.. She has taught studio art at Queens College, Pratt Institute, Philadelphia College of Art, Cleveland Institute of Art, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Colorado, Boulder, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Kurz received her B.A. from Brandeis University and M.F.A. from Columbia University
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Dix/Dixie unique signed Award winning pet dog painting by renowned female artist
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Dix/Dixie, 2020 Oil on linen painting Hand signed on the front, side and back: with initials on the front; full signature on the back, and on the side 10 × 8 × 1 1/2 inche...
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2010s Realist Diana Kurz Art

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Oil

"OP #7" Diana Kurz, 1960-1961 Abstract Expressionist Vibrant Color Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz OP #7, 1960-61 Signed, titled, dated on verso Oil on canvas 66 x 52 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Casper" Diana Kurz, New York Female Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Casper Gouache on paper 11 x 17 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England and then ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Gouache

"#10 Big Orange and Turquoise" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz #10 Big Orange and Turquoise, 1962 Signed lower right Oil on canvas 53 x 47 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Thelo #1" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Gestural Purples and Blues
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Thelo #1 , 1961 Oil on canvas 64 x 55 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Summer Joy" Diana Kurz, circa 1960 Abstract Expressionist Colorist Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Summer Joy, circa 1960 Signed and titled on verso Oil on canvas 70 1/2 x 66 1/4 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Red Chair" Diana Kurz, 1962 Figurative Expressionist Painting New York School
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Red Chair, 1962 Signed, titled, dated on verso Oil on canvas 53 x 41 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Thelo #5" Diana Kurz, circa 1959 Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Thelo #5, circa 1959 Oil on canvas 22 x 20 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to Englan...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Clifford" Diana Kurz, 1961 Abstract Expressionist New York School Female Artist
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Clifford, 1961 Signed and titled on verso Oil on canvas 55 x 50 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Aus...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Green Square #19" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Gestural Green and Purple
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Green Square #19 Gouache on paper 25 x 19 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Gouache

"Window" Diana Kurz, 1961 Hans Hofmann School Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Window, 1961 Oil on canvas 30 x 23 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England and th...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Green Square #14" Diana Kurz, Vibrant Color Abstract Expressionist Work
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Green Square #14 Gouache on paper 11 x 14 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Gouache

"Thelo #8" Diana Kurz, circa 1959 Abstract Expressionist Large Oil Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Thelo #8, circa 1959 Signed lower left Signature and address on verso Oil on canvas 47 x 41 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, ...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Transparencies" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Mixed-Media Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Transparencies Mixed media on board 16 x 12 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to Engla...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Mixed Media, Board

"Studio Interior" Diana Kurz, 1964 Abstract Expressionist Interior Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Studio Interior, 1964 Signed, titled, dated on verso Oil on canvas 52 x 72 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's fami...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"R.O. #6" Diana Kurz, 1960s Reds and Greens Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz R.O. #6 Oil on canvas 70 x 50 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England and then to...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Two Reds #4" Diana Kurz, Red and White Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Work
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Two Reds #4 Mixed media on paper 24 x 18 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Mixed Media

"Light White" Diana Kurz, 1960s Abstract Expressionist Subtle Color Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Light White Pastel on Paper 14 x 11 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England and t...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Pastel

"Still Life" Diana Kurz, Expressionist Still Life With Skull Pastel on Paper
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Still Life, 1966 Signed and dated lower right Pastel on paper 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's f...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Pastel

"Large Red, #3" Diana Kurz, 1960 Intense Color Gestural Abstract Work
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Large Red, #3, 1960 Oil on canvas 77 x 69 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Big Orange" Diana Kurz, Intense Vermillion Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Big Orange Signed lower right Oil on canvas 44 x 38 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Small Green Pale" Diana Kurz, Early 1960s Abstract Mixed Media Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Small Green Pale, circa 1960-61 Collage and mixed media on board 12 1/2 x 10 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's fa...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Mixed Media, Board

"Pink Green Study" Diana Kurz, Abstract Grid Expressionist New York Pastel
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Pink Green Study Pastel on paper 20 x 15 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Pastel

"June" Diana Kurz, Abstract Colorist Composition New York Abstract Expressionism
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz June Watercolor and pastels on board 17 x 23 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to Engl...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Pastel, Watercolor, Board

"Untitled" Diana Kurz, circa 1959 Abstract Expressionist Hans Hofmann Influence
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Untitled, circa 1959 Signed lower right Signature and address on verso Oil on canvas 42 x 38 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938,...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

"Study for TH" Diana Kurz, Mid-Century Push And Pull Abstract Expressionist Work
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Study for TH Pastel and gouache on paper 21 1/2 x 20 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Pastel, Gouache

"Untitled" Diana Kurz, Intense Yellow Abstract Composition on Paper
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Untitled, circa 1961 Pastel on paper 25 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Pastel

"Green Square #12" Diana Kurz, Intense Green Abstract Expressionist Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz Green Square #12 Gouache on paper 19 x 14 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria, first to England...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Paper, Gouache

"White Red and Blue" Diana Kurz, 1960 Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
Diana Kurz White Red and Blue, circa 1960-61 Oil on canvas 61 1/2 x 33 inches Diana Kurz (born 1936) is an Austrian-born feminist painter. In 1938, Diana Kurz's family fled Austria...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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Canvas, Oil

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Located in New York, NY
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"Vertical Orange" Diana Kurz, 1961 Collage and Mixed Media Abstract Composition
By Diana Kurz
Located in New York, NY
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Diana Kurz Art

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