The Life and Career of Donald Cole
Born in New York City, New York, on October 31, 1930, Donald Cole is an American abstract expressionist painter. His academic background includes a BS from Bucknell University and an MFA from the University of Iowa. Before establishing his career in the arts, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. He currently resides on Vashon Island in Washington with his wife, Joan Wortis, who is also a visual artist.
Exhibitions and Collections
The work of Donald Cole has been featured in numerous exhibitions across New York and the Northwest. His pieces have been shown at the 55 Mercer Gallery, French & Co., the Nancy Hoffman Gallery, and the Frank Marino Gallery. In the Northwest, his exhibitions have included the Foster/White Gallery, the Jeffrey Moose Gallery, the ArtXchange Gallery in Seattle, and Gallery 070 on Vashon Island, as well as two Tacoma Art Museum biennials.
His paintings are held in various private and public collections, such as:
Questions & Answers
In which historical period did Donald Cole work?
Donald Cole worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
In which movements did Donald Cole work?
The movements Donald Cole worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
How can I see every artwork made by Donald Cole?
Every work by Donald Cole on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
How do I find all works by Donald Cole in a given medium?
Donald Cole's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.
