Artist of new medium in painting history

What a fascinating topic! Here are some artists who have pushed the boundaries of painting and introduced new mediums or techniques:

  1. Jackson Pollock (1912-1956): Developed Action Painting, a technique where he dripped, splattered, and poured paint onto a canvas laid flat on the floor.
  2. Willem de Kooning (1904-1997): Experimented with Abstract Expressionism, using thick, heavy brushstrokes and bold colors to create dynamic, expressive works.
  3. Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008): Introduced Combine Painting, a technique that merged painting and sculpture by incorporating found objects, such as tires and cardboard boxes, into his works.
  4. Ellsworth Kelly (1923-2015): Developed a style of hard-edged abstraction, using bold colors and geometric shapes to create vibrant, two-dimensional compositions.
  5. Gerhard Richter (b. 1932): Pioneered Photorealism, using photography as a reference point to create highly realistic paintings that blurred the line between representation and abstraction.
  6. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945): Incorporated materials like sand, straw, and lead into his paintings, creating textured, three-dimensional works that explored themes of history, mythology, and the human condition.
  7. Julie Mehretu (b. 1972): Developed a unique style of large-scale, layered paintings that combine abstract expressionism with architectural and cartographic elements.
  8. Takashi Murakami (b. 1962): Fused fine art, pop culture, and anime to create colorful, playful, and often surreal paintings that blend traditional Japanese motifs with contemporary themes.
  9. Yayoi Kusama (b. 1929): Known for her vibrant, immersive installations and paintings that explore themes of infinity, repetition, and self-obliteration.
  10. Gertrude Stein (1874-1946): Experimented with Cubism and Futurism, creating abstract, fragmented paintings that reflected her literary interests and avant-garde spirit.

These artists have not only expanded the possibilities of painting but have also influenced generations of artists to come.