Walt Kuhn

Walt Kuhn began his career as a cartoonist for a variety of New York publications. He began painting around the same time, associating with other artists who were inspired by the realism taught by Robert Henri. Around 1911, Kuhn broke from Henri’s followers, joining Arthur B. Davies and his associates who were organizing the landmark Armory Show of 1913. Kuhn helped organize and promote this exhibition, which helped introduce many Americans to international modern art.