Anthony Cudahy
Biography
Anthony Cudahy (b. 1989, Florida) is an American painter known for his intimate, emotionally charged figurative works that explore themes of memory, queerness, and history. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Cudahy’s paintings often depict tender moments between figures, drawing inspiration from archival photography, art history, and personal narratives. His use of layered brushwork, luminous colour palettes, and fragmented compositions creates a dreamlike atmosphere, evoking both nostalgia and vulnerability.
Cudahy has exhibited at prominent galleries such as 1969 Gallery in New York, Hales Gallery in London, and Semiose in Paris. His work is held in notable private and institutional collections, reflecting his rising prominence in the contemporary art world. As a sought-after artist in the figurative painting market, his work is frequently collected and continues to gain recognition among collectors and institutions alike.