Barnett Newman

Barnett Newman (1905-1970) was an influential American artist pivotal in the Abstract Expressionism movement. Known for his large-scale color field paintings, he emphasized simplicity through vast expanses of color interspersed with vertical lines or "zips." Newman sought to express the sublime and spiritual through his work, striving for art that was immediate and direct. His groundbreaking oeuvre profoundly impacted the development of post-war abstract painting, influencing minimalist and conceptual artists.