Georgia O'Keeffe
About the Artist
Georgia O'Keefe is a monumental figure in art history. With a deep connection to the city and a sprawling body of works exploring both the landscapes of nature and the built environment, O'Keeffe's work moves with grace and beauty as it shows us a keen lens for the shape and form of the landscape architecture. It is with much gratitude and honor that we welcome a selection from "My New Yorks" and "Sky Above Clouds" to the skies of 900 N Michigan Avenue.
Georgia O’Keeffe, a pioneering figure in modern art, was born on November 15, 1887, near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she honed her skills in traditional painting. Her artistic direction changed dramatically after studying under Arthur Wesley Dow, who introduced her to abstraction. In 1916, Alfred Stieglitz, a prominent art dealer and photographer, exhibited her work, marking the start of her public career.
By the mid-1920s, O’Keeffe was celebrated for her paintings of New York skyscrapers and radical depictions of flowers. Her first trip to New Mexico in 1929 profoundly influenced her work, leading to iconic pieces like "Ram’s Head, Blue Morning Glory." O’Keeffe made New Mexico her permanent home in 1949, drawing inspiration from its stark landscapes and cultures.
