Agnes Martin: Paintings and Writings [Hardcover]

Agnes Martin (Author), Arne Glimcher (Introduction)

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Publication Date: January 15, 2002

The oldest surviving member of the Abstract Expressionist generation, Agnes Martin long ago succeeded in emptying the canvas of ideas and allowing it to fill with pure emotion. Reproduced alongside texts by the artist, the 15 paintings from 1999 that are reproduced here are the apotheosis of what Martin considers the positive in life.
Introduction by Arne Glimcher.

11.25 x 11.25 in.
14 color illustrations

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } The oldest surviving member of the Abstract Expressionist generation, Agnes Martin long ago succeeded in emptying the canvas of ideas and allowing it to fill with pure emotion. Reproduced alongside texts by the artist, the 15 paintings from 1999 that are reproduced here are the apotheosis of what Martin considers the positive in life.
Introduction by Arne Glimcher.

11.25 x 11.25 in.
14 color illustrations

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About the Author

Agnes Martin was born in Saskatchewan, Canada in 1912, and she moved to the United States in 1931. Her first solo exhibition was held in 1958 at the Betty Parsons Gallery, New York. In 1967 she moved to New Mexico and abandoned painting for seven years. The early 1990s saw her work exhibited in solo shows at the Stedelijk Museum, and at the Whitney, New York. She lives and works in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Product Details

Hardcover: 57 pages
Publisher: Pacewildenstein (January 15, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1878283987
ISBN-13: 978-1878283986
Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,078,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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