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norman lewis

norman lewis

Works span 1935–1967

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Norman Wilfred Lewis, born in Harlem, New York City, in 1909, emerged as a pivotal figure in the American art landscape of the mid-20th century. His journey to becoming an Abstract Expressionist was far from conventional, rooted instead in the social realities and vibrant cultural tapestry of his upbringing. Raised on Lenox Avenue between 7th and 8th Avenues, Lewis’s early life was shaped by parents…

8
dated works
1
chapters
1935
first work
1967
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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