29.01.1905–04.07.1970

Barnett Newman

Barnett Newman (1905–1970) was an American artist and prominent figure of Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting. Born and died in New York, he worked as a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and illustrator.

Barnett Newman
DescriptionPortrait of Barnett Newman.

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Barnett Newman, born on January 29, 1905, in New York, was an American artist and a prominent representative of Abstract Expressionism. His work is associated with abstraction and the style of Color Field painting. Newman was not only a painter but also a sculptor, graphic artist, printmaker, and illustrator. Throughout his life, he created significant works, including "Voice of Fire" and "Shining Forth (to George)". His activity was closely connected to American culture and art. Barnett Newman died on July 4, 1970, in New York, leaving a notable legacy in the history of American art.

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Bernard Gotfryd; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.

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