"I paint with my back to the world."

Agnes Martin (1912 - 2004)
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About Agnes Martin

Agnes Martin (1912–2004) was an acclaimed American abstract painter known for her minimalist style and serene, meditative artworks. Born in Canada, she moved to the United States in the 1930s and began her career as an artist in New York City. Martin's work often featured subtle grids, lines, and pastel colors, reflecting her interest in nature, spirituality, and Eastern philosophy. She gained recognition for her unique approach to abstraction, which aimed to evoke emotional and spiritual responses in viewers.

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