Robert Goodnough

Robert Goodnough (October 23, 1917 - October 2, 2010) was an American painter associated with Abstract Expressionism. A World War II veteran, he is recognized as part of the original generation of the New York School, though often referred to as a member of the "second generation" of Abstract Expressionists. Goodnough began exhibiting his work in New York City in the early 1950s and was among the 24 artists selected for the renowned 9th Street Art Exhibition in 1951, a pivotal event in the recognition of Abstract Expressionism.

Throughout his career, Goodnough exhibited in various galleries, including the Tibor de Nagy Gallery, where he showcased his work from 1952 to 1970 and again from 1984 to 1986. He also held solo exhibitions at major institutions like The Art Institute of Chicago (1960 and 1961) and the Whitney Museum of American Art (1969). His work is part of The Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza Art Collection in Albany, NY.

Goodnough graduated from Syracuse University and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he studied at the Ozenfant School of Fine Arts in New York and Hans Hofmann's summer school in Provincetown, Massachusetts. He earned his master's degree from New York University in 1950 and contributed articles to ARTnews magazine in addition to painting. In 1992, he was elected an associate member of the National Academy of Design, becoming a full academician in 1994.

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