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
Credit: Image by inboundREM