You need to see her work up close to experience the sublime beauty and complexity of her art; I know the Hirshhorn and The National Gallery currently have selections from their Agnes Martin collections on display. Looking at her work, I always imagined the artist to be serene and sage-like – and Agnes Martin was notoriously reclusive - I was surprised a couple of years ago watching a rare documentary portrait of her that she was actually feisty, scrappy, a robust drinker, viciously witty, and a speed demon on the road! What an amazing and prolific and long career – she will be missed!
New York Times appreciation here.
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