Paul Huxley RA b.1938 has enjoyed a distinguished career both as a painter and a teacher. Huxleys fascinating artistic life expertly surveyed by Jeremy Lewison is at last given the attention that it deserves in this the first monograph on the artist.Huxleys early interest in abstraction chimed with the dynamism that pulsed through Londons art scene in the 1960s. Recognised as a new talent by pioneering curator Bryan Robertson Huxley enjoyed early success in exhibitions including The New Generation which opened at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in 1964. Building from this positive critical reception and immersing himself in the vibrant artistic communities of London and New York Huxley built a career characterised by an instinct to push boundaries and find new ways to advance the language of abstract painting. Constantly evolving the artists rich body of work highlights of which are presented here stands as testament to a life committed to tirelessly investigating and challenging form space and colour.