Agnes Martin: Painting, Writings, Remembrances

This book is a comprehensive retrospective of Agnes Martin's career, featuring her most iconic works, personal letters, and facsimiles. It includes 130 paintings and drawings, along with unpublished writings and lecture notes, and is introduced by her exhibition manager and close friend Arne Glimcher.

Format: Hardback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Agnes Martin, a visionary painter renowned for her exquisite visual poetry, has been the subject of the only complete career retrospective to date. This retrospective, which includes all of her most iconic works, is prized for its intimate connection to the artist. The book also features personal letters and facsimiles reproduced in Martins own hand, adding a further layer of intimacy to the classic volume.

Agnes Martins career spanned over seven decades, during which her profile has skyrocketed since the 2015-17 major exhibition at Tate Modern, London. This exhibition, which traveled globally to great acclaim, showcased Martins profound influence on Minimalist painters. However, she saw her own work as more closely related to Abstract Expressionism, with her paintings being described as meditations on innocence, beauty, happiness, and love.

This eagerly anticipated reissue of Arne Glimchers highly acclaimed book presents 130 of Martins paintings and drawings alongside her previously unpublished writings and lecture notes. Glimchers illuminating introduction, his personal memories of visits to Martin at her studio, and their correspondence throughout her career, provide valuable insights into the artists life and work.

The book also includes a foreword by art historian Michael Blackwood, who discusses Martins place in the history of art and her enduring legacy. Blackwood highlights Martins unique style, which combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with a sense of spirituality and introspection. He also notes her ability to capture the essence of nature and the human experience in her paintings, which have resonated with audiences for decades.

In conclusion, Agnes Martins: The Retrospective is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of painting. It provides a comprehensive view of Martins career, showcasing her iconic works and personal letters in a way that adds depth and intimacy to the classic book. Glimchers illuminating introduction and personal memories of visits to Martin at her studio provide valuable insights into the artists life and work, making this reissue a treasured addition to any art collection.

Dimension: 290 x 250 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838663094