The phrase "art luminaries" refers to prominent or famous figures in the field of art. These individuals are highly respected and considered to possess great talent and influence in the art world. Full definition
There, she refined her craft under the tutelage of art luminaries such as Burton Silverman and Ephraim Rubenstein. (suzannelafleur.org)
The School was founded in 1964 by Mercedes Matter and grew to prominence through the efforts of art luminaries such as Philip Guston, Willem de Kooning, Alex Katz, and Milton Resnick. (arthaps.com)
With contributions by contemporary art luminaries such as Dawoud Bey, David Reed, Anna C. Chave and Marcia Tucker, Siegal examines the impact of feminism and civil rights and burgeoning styles, mediums, and methods on New York City painters of the era and searches for the impetus of the joy, ferocity, and ingenuity indelible to their work. (curatorsintl.org)