Philip’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.

Rachel, Great Salt Lake, Utah
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Tenth Avenue, New York City
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

New York City
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Las Juntas, Jalisco, Mexico
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Warwick, New York
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Las Juntas, Jalisco, Mexico
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Coney Island, New York
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Kars, Turkey
Philip Perkis American, born 1935

Brooklyn
Helen Levitt American, 1913–2009

Brooklyn
Helen Levitt American, 1913–2009

New York
Helen Levitt American, 1913–2009

New York
Helen Levitt American, 1913–2009

New York
Helen Levitt American, 1913–2009

Couple in Bed
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

The Indestructibles
Philip Evergood American, 1901–1973

The Captive Slave (Ira Aldridge)
John Philip Simpson (English, 1782–1847)

Bad Times
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Red Box
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Green Sea
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980

Rite
Philip Guston American, born Canada, 1913–1980