As we all know, Seminar 1 explores the Arts in New York City, hence its namesake. However, how often to do we encounter an arts event in Manhattan featuring art on, well, Manhattan? That’s were Herbert Katzman comes in. A Chicago native, Katzman moved to New York City and fell in love with it, even embracing his surroundings as his muse. Known for his abstract expressionism, Katzman’s pieces feature scenes of New York, especially its bridges, skyline, and landmarks. Although the New York art scene moved to a more contemporary wave, Katzman kept true to his style. Why follow trends when one can master an art? The blend of colors and movement clearly show that Katzman perfected his style. Glorious Sky: Herbert Katzman’s New York features more than 80 works, both paintings and works on paper, and is showing at the Museum of the City of New York through February 21.
