Ross Bleckner

Ross Bleckner, born in New York City in 1949, is an American painter known for his meditative and abstract works. He studied at New York University and the California Institute of the Arts. Bleckner's early career gained momentum in the 1980s with his haunting paintings addressing themes of loss, memory and the AIDS epidemic. His style is characterized by blurred, luminous forms and repetitive motifs like stripes and dots. Notable works include "Cell Painting" and "Architecture of the Sky." Bleckner's art is part of major collections such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He continues to be an influential figure in contemporary art. Read more about Arts.