Kata’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Laci Varga, 4 years old, Budapest (Varga Laci, 4 éves, Budapest), from the series "Tiborc"
Kata Kálmán Hungarian, 1909–1978

Ernő Weisz, 23-year-old Factory Worker, Budapest (Weisz Ernő, 23 éves gyári munkás, Budapest), from the series "Tiborc"
Kata Kálmán Hungarian, 1909–1978

The Story of My Life
Maira Kalman (American, born 1949) Manufactured by Maharam (American, founded 1902)

Port of Cleveland
Kalman Kubinyi (American, 1906-1973) published by the Works Progress Administration

Untitled
Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

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Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

Ceremonial Shawl (Kata)
China

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Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

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Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

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Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

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Béla Kalman American, born Hungary, 1921–2011

The Kata (Bench)
Howard Meister American, born 1953

Actual View of Kata Bay, Kishu Province (Kishu kata no ura shinkei), from the series “One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)”
Utagawa Hiroshige II (Shigenobu) Japanese, 1826–1869

Summer Kimono (Hitoe)
Japan

Furoshiki (Wrapping Cloth)
Japan

Michiyuki
Japan

Haori
Japan

Haori
Japan

Haori
Japan

Tobari (Formerly Katabira)
Japan