Michael Goldberg: A Pioneer of Gesture and Color Michael Goldberg (December 24, 1924 – December 31, 2007) emerged from the crucible of postwar New York City as a singular voice within Abstract Expressionism. His artistic journey began in earnest at the Art Students League of New York at just fourteen years old, where he honed his skills under the tutelage of Hans Hofmann—a formative influence who championed spontaneity and emotional resonance—laying the groundwork for a career dedicated to exploring the expressive potential of color and gesture. Goldberg’s stylistic evolution mirrored the b…