Norman Bluhm

Painter

Birthday March 28, 1921

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Feb 3, 1999 (77)

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About

Abstract expressionist and action painter known for such works as "Untitled" from 1984.

Before Fame

He served in World War II and later studied at the Academia de Belle Arte in Italy and at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in France.

Trivia

His work was given a major exhibition in 2007 by the Station Museum of Contemporary Art in Houston, Texas.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife Carolyn Ogle. 

Associated With

He collaborated with author Frank O'Hara on a series of poems and paintings.