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Acclaimed Abstract Painter Brice Marden Dies at 84

Overview

  • Marden was known for pushing the boundaries of abstraction throughout his long career.
  • His early minimalist work drew criticism but he later evolved his style, incorporating new techniques.
  • Marden took inspiration from artists like Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg.
  • He is remembered for his vibrant abstract paintings and drawings influenced by Chinese art.
  • Marden viewed abstraction as the defining artistic mode of the 20th century.