Abram Lerner: Architect of Urban Emotion Abram Lerner (1913-2007) wasn’t merely a painter; he was an architect of feeling, translating the pulse and grit of 20th-century American cities onto canvas with a singular intensity. Born into a Russian immigrant family in New York City, his early life instilled a deep appreciation for both the dynamism of urban landscapes and the quiet contemplation of artistic tradition. Lerner’s career unfo…