Alex Katz is a towering figure in contemporary painting, a key New York-based artist since the early 1960s. Katz is best known for his distinct portraits of sophisticated, irresistible women, masterfully painted using precise, broad areas of colour Alex Katz is represented by Marlborough, 40 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, Tel: 212-541-4900; Fax: 212-541-4948, mny@marlboroughgallery.com , and Timothy Taylor Gallery, 24 Dering Street, London W1 1TT, tel 020 7409 3344, mail@timothytaylorgallery.com . www.alexkatz.com