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Alex Katz. Theater and Dance
Alex Katz. Theater and Dance - Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington - News - Lopez de la Serna CAC

Alex Katz. Last Look, 1986. Oil on board. 61 x 153 cm / 24 x 60 ¼ in.

Collection of the artist. Photo: Paul Takeuchi © 2025

Alex Katz / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY.

Courtesy American Federation of Arts

Alex Katz: Theater and Dance explores six decades of the New York painter’s dynamic collaborations with choreographers and avant-garde theater groups, offering an exciting glimpse into the intersection of the visual and performing arts. The exhibition showcases how the artist’s distinctive style—marked by bold compositions, vibrant colors, and references to popular culture—helped shape the look of American postmodern dance. Featuring rare archival materials, major sets, paintings, and never-before-seen sketches, the show is the first to highlight this underexamined aspect of Katz’s storied career, centered on his longstanding partnership with choreographer Paul Taylor. 

More information: Frye Art Museum