Jimmy Ernst, Abstract-Surrealist Painter and second-generation member of the New York School of Abstraction, arrived in New York in 1938 on the S.S. Manhattan. He was the only son of Surrealist, Max Ernst and Journalist, Louise Straus-Ernst; who perished in Auschwitz in 1944.

His book, “ A Not So-Still Life”. Is a wonderful memoir of his life.

Jimmy Ernst was considered as an artists’ artist. His sensitivity and honesty with his work, life and with his friends set him apart from just being a painter. His paintings and influence came from within, from his experiences and love of jazz.