Jimmy Ernst

Jimmy Ernst, a German-American artist, was born on June 24, 1920, in Cologne, Germany, and passed away on February 6, 1984, in New York, USA. He was a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, contributing significantly to the post-war American art scene. The son of renowned surrealist Max Ernst, Jimmy emigrated to the United States in 1938, escaping the rise of Nazism in Europe. His work is characterized by intricate linear patterns and vibrant color palettes, reflecting a synthesis of European surrealism and American abstraction. Ernst's career was marked by his role in bridging European avant-garde traditions with the burgeoning New York art scene, influencing a generation of artists. His legacy is preserved in numerous public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.