Who is the most famous Minimalist slikar?

Frank Stella (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Pierre Soulages (#2) and Sol Lewitt (#3).

Who are the 5 most famous Minimalist slikarji?

Frank Stella (#1), Pierre Soulages (#2), Sol Lewitt (#3), Donald Judd (#4) in Agnes Martin (#5).

Who are the most famous living Minimalist slikarji?

The highest-ranked living slikarji in this list are Robert Mangold (#8), El Anatsui (#9), David Annesley (#10), Wolfgang Laib (#13), Alan Charlton (#15) in Rudolf Stingel (#16).

Who was the first Minimalist slikar?

The earliest-born slikar in this list is Lucio Fontana (#6), born in 1899.

Where are the great works of Minimalist art today?

The museums holding the most key works of this list are MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti (5), Art Institute of Chicago (2) in Whitney Museum of American Art (1).

What techniques did Minimalist slikarji use?

“Površine je pogosto obdajal z gostim impasto in barvnim oknom, da bi ustvaril taktilno, fizično prisotnost.” — from our biography of Lucio Fontana (#6).

Which country produced the most Minimalist slikarji?

Združene države Amerike: 4 of the 19 slikarji in this list were born there, then Kanada (2) in United Kingdom (2).

Which women Minimalist slikarji are the most famous?

4 women are in this ranking: Agnes Martin (#5), Eva Hesse (#7), Mira Schendel (#12) in Zarina (#14).

When were most Minimalist slikarji born?

Most slikarji in this list were born in the 1930s (7 of 19), between 1899 and 1956 overall.

Can I order a painting by a famous Minimalist slikar?

Our catalogue holds 481 works by these slikarji.

19 Famous Minimalist Slikarji You Should Know

Quick facts

Minimalist in a nutshell

19Umetniki
1899–1956Leto rojstva
14Zemlje rojstva
4Ženske
7Živujoči umetniki
481Delo v našem katalogu

Mestov z največim številom novorojenčev: Malden (1), Rodez (1), Hartford (1), Excelsior Springs (1)
Muzeji z največ najpomembnejših del**: MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti (5), Art Institute of Chicago (2), Whitney Museum of American Art (1), MASS MoCA (1)
Ženske na tem seznamu: Agnes Martin, Eva Hesse, Mira Schendel, Zarina

Meet them one by one

The 19 famous Minimalist slikarji, from most famous down

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Frank Stella 1936–2024

Ameriški From Malden ['Minimalizem', 'Post-slikarjska abstrakcija'] On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Rodjen v Maldenu v Massachusettsu leta 1936 v družini staršev prve generacije Italijanov v Ameriki, je svojo umetniško pot začel z zgodnjim spoznavanjem vizualnega sveta skozi pejzaže svoje matere in formativno izobraževanje na Phillips Academy Andover, kjer se je soočil z zastavljajočimi barvnimi teorijami Josefa Albersa in ekspresivno močjo Hansa Hofmanna.

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Pierre Soulages 1919–2022

From Rodez On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Pierre Soulages (1919–2022) je bil francoski abstrakcijski slikar, gravir in kipar. Francoz François Hollande je ga leta 2014 proglasil za "najboljjšega živega umetnika na svetu", saj je Soulages svoje življenje posvetil raziskovanju globin črne barve – ne kot odsotnosti barve, temveč kot prisotnosti, ki je polna svetlobe in teksture.

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Sol Lewitt 1928–2007

Ameriški From Hartford Minimalizem in konceptna umetnost On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

V neskončnem pokrajstvu modernistike dvokratnega stoletja malo kdo je pustil tako dolgotrajen in intelektualno globok sencovni odtis kot Solomon LeWitt. Rodjen 9. septembra 1928 v Hartfordu v Connecticutu v družini judovskih emigrantov iz Rusije, je LeWittovo življenje zaznamovalo iskanje čiste misli pred zgolj fizično izvedbo. Njegova zgodnja leta je oblikovala stroga analitična radovednost, lastnost, ki jo je spodbudil študij na Univerzi v Syracuse med letoma 1945 in 1949.

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Donald Judd 1928–1994

Američan From Excelsior Springs Minimalizem On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

Donald Judd, born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, in 1928, embarked on a path that would fundamentally reshape the landscape of modern sculpture.

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Agnes Martin 1912–2004

Ameriška From Macklin Minimalizem, Abstrakcionizem On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Agnes Bernice Martin, rojena leta 1912 v majhnem prastnem mestu Macklin v Saskatchewanu, Kanada, se je odpravila na življenjsko potovanje, ki bi dolgoročno ponovilo meje abstrakcije. Njeno zgodnje otroštvo je zaznamovalo nomadsko življenje po smrti očeta, ko je bila stara le dve leti; družina se je selila med podeželska naselja v Kanadi in ZDA, končno pa se je ustopila v Vancouverju v Britanski Kolumbiji.

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Lucio Fontana 1899–1968

Argentinski-italijanski From Rosario Spatializem On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages

Da bi razumeli radikalne premike v sredini stoletja v abstrahiji, se moramo vrniti k specifičnim izrženjem, kjer se je začela pot Luceja Fontane.

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Eva Hesse 1936–1970

Nemško-ameriška From Hamburg Postminimalizem, Ekscentrična abstrakcija On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Rodila se je leta 1936 v Hamburgu, v Nemčiji, njen zgodnji del otrokovega življenja pa je nepopravljivo spremenila grozljiva senca nacizma. Zaradi preganjanja je njena družina leta 1938 poiskala zatočišče v Združenih državah, kar je za vedno oblikovalo Hesseino identiteto izgnanice, ki se je gibala med dvema svetovoma.

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Robert Mangold rojen 1937

Ameriški From North Tonawanda Minimalizem

Robert Mangold se je v ameriškem umetniškem okolju 1960ih pojavil kot ključna figura, čeprav njegov vpliv ni bil zaznaman s pompoznostjo ali pretiranim gestom. Namesto tega je šlo za tiho revolucijo – subtilno razgrajevanje tradicionalnih slikarskih konvencij, ki je pavedlo pot novejšim raziskavam oblike, barve in percepcije. Mangold, rojen leta 1937 v North Tonandahu v New Yorku, ni imel od takrat takoj jasno poti do vodenja v minimalističnem slikarstvu.

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El Anatsui rojen 1944

From Anyako On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

El Anatsui, born in Anyako, Ghana in 1944, is an artist whose work transcends categorization. His journey began not with art as a primary focus, but with a deep engagement in textile traditions – his mother was a skilled kente weaver, and he initially studied at the College of Art in Kumasi, Ghana, specializing in painting before shifting towards sculpture.

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David Annesley rojen 1936

British From London Geometric Sculpture

Born in London in 1936, Annesley’s artistic identity was forged through a global odyssey that saw him traverse the landscapes of Zimbabwe and Australia before returning to the heart of the English art scene. The trajectory of Annesley’s career was profoundly shaped by his formative years at St Martin's School of Art in London.

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Yun Hyong–Keun 1928–2007

South Korean From Cheongju Dansaekhwa On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Yun Hyong-keun (1928-2007) stands as a pivotal figure within the landscape of Korean art, his name inextricably linked to the Dansaekhwa movement—a profound response to the turbulent political climate and societal shifts of mid-century Korea. Born in Cheongju, nestled in North Chungcheong Province, Yun’s life was marked by both personal hardship and an unwavering dedication to artistic expression.

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Mira Schendel 1919–1988

Brazilian-Swiss From Zurich Abstract Expressionism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Mira Schendel, born Myrrha Dagmar Dub in Zurich in 1919, was an artist whose life and work were profoundly marked by the tumultuous currents of the 20th century. Born into a Jewish family but baptized Catholic at her mother's insistence, she experienced firsthand the rising tide of antisemitism in Europe.

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Wolfgang Laib rojen 1950

German From Metzingen Minimalist Sculpture On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Born in Metzingen, Germany, in 1950, Wolfgang Laib has cultivated an artistic practice that transcends the boundaries of traditional sculpture, moving instead into the realm of pure, meditative experience. Operating from a tranquil village in southern Germany while maintaining studios in New York City and South India, Laib’s life is a testament to the pursuit of stillness.

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Zarina 1937–2020

Britanec From Aligarh Pop art, britanski pop On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

zarina hashmi, indijsko-ameriška umetnica in grafičarka, se je rodila 16. julija 1937. Delo njenega življenja so zaznamovale teme doma, izselitve, meja, potovanja in spomina, ki odražajo njene lastne izkušnje osebe, ki je bila prisiljena zapustiti svoj dom. Povezan z minimalistno gibanjem, je delo zarine hashmi uporabljalo abstraktne in geometrične oblike za prizivanje duhovnega odziva pri gledalcu.

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Alan Charlton rojen 1948

British From Sheffield Conceptual Art On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Alan Charlton (born Sheffield, United Kingdom, 1948) stands as a singular figure in British conceptual art —a practitioner whose unwavering dedication to minimalist principles has yielded a body of work characterized by striking simplicity and profound spatial exploration.

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Rudolf Stingel rojen 1956

From Merano On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Rudolf Stingel se je v umetniškem svetu konca 80. let pojavil kot izjemno pomembna figura. Sprva je bil prepoznan po svojih monokromatskih slikah, ki so v obdobju med letoma 1987 in 1994 prikazovale srebrnate površine z subtilnimi podtonami rdeče, rumene ali modre barve. Projekt Plan B (2004), ki je tla Grand Central Terminala in Walker Art Centerja prekril s cvetovnimi preprogami, je popoln primer tega pristopa.

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Ha Chonghyun rojen 1935

South Korean From Sunchang On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Born in the historic landscape of Sunchang, South Korea, in 1935, Ha Chong-Hyun emerged as a transformative force whose very touch redefined the boundaries of the canvas. After graduating from Hongik University in 1959—studying under masters such as Kim Whanki—Ha began an artistic journey that would move far beyond mere representation.

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Paul André 1933–1983

Ameriški From Montreal Minimalizem

Leta 1956 se je presel v New York City, kjer ga je Frampton predstavil Constantinju Brâncušiju in Franku Stelli, kar je vodilo do njihovega skupnega studia od leta 1958 do 1960. Skulpture "rezov": Med delom v skupnem studiu s Stello je Andre razvil serijo lesenih skulptur "rezov", kot sta Radial Arm Saw Cut Sculpture (1av) in Maple Spindle Exercise (1959).

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Christopher Wilmarth 1943–1987

United States From Sonoma Minimalism On Wikipedia in 1 of 32 languages

Born on June 11, 1943, in Sonoma, California, his journey from the quiet landscapes of Sonoma County to the vibrant, intellectual pulse of New York City would define his aesthetic trajectory. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the prestigious Cooper Union in 1966, Wilmarth found himself immersed in the burgeoning Minimalist movement.

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Pictures worth knowing

Famous Minimalist works to recognise

Louisiana Lottery Co

Frank Stella

1962
Peinture 222 x 314 cm, 24 février 2008

Pierre Soulages

2008
Distorted Cubes Bozuk Küpler

Sol Lewitt

Borusan Contemporary, Istanbul
Untitled (100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminium)

Donald Judd

1986
Red Bird

Agnes Martin

1964 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti, New York City
Busto femminile

Lucio Fontana

1931 · Museo del Novecento, Milano
Hang Up

Eva Hesse

1966 · Art Institute of Chicago
1/2 V Series (Medium Scale)

Robert Mangold

1969

When it happened

Minimalist, step by step

Fun figures

The numbers behind the list

Država izvora
Združene države Amerike	4
Kanada	2
United Kingdom	2
Francija	1
Argentina	1
Nemčija	1
Ghana	1
Južna Koreja	1

Letniko roditve
1890s	1
1910s	3
1920s	3
1930s	7
1940s	3
1950s	2

Muzeji, ki v svojih zbirkah hranijo njihova ključna dela
MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti	5
Art Institute of Chicago	2
Whitney Museum of American Art	1
MASS MoCA	1
Borusan Contemporary	1
Bavarske državne slikopisne zbirke	1
Museo del Novecento	1
Detroit Institute of Arts	1

Just the names

List of 19 famous Minimalist slikarji to know

1Frank StellaAmeriški · 1936–2024
2Pierre Soulages1919–2022
3Sol LewittAmeriški · 1928–2007
4Donald JuddAmeričan · 1928–1994
5Agnes MartinAmeriška · 1912–2004
6Lucio FontanaArgentinski-italijanski · 1899–1968
7Eva HesseNemško-ameriška · 1936–1970
8Robert MangoldAmeriški · rojen 1937
9El Anatsuirojen 1944
10David AnnesleyBritish · rojen 1936
11Yun Hyong–KeunSouth Korean · 1928–2007
12Mira SchendelBrazilian-Swiss · 1919–1988
13Wolfgang LaibGerman · rojen 1950
14ZarinaBritanec · 1937–2020
15Alan CharltonBritish · rojen 1948
16Rudolf Stingelrojen 1956
17Ha ChonghyunSouth Korean · rojen 1935
18Paul AndréAmeriški · 1933–1983
19Christopher WilmarthUnited States · 1943–1987

Good questions

What people ask about Minimalist

Who is the most famous Minimalist slikar?
Frank Stella (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Pierre Soulages (#2) and Sol Lewitt (#3).
Who are the 5 most famous Minimalist slikarji?
Frank Stella (#1), Pierre Soulages (#2), Sol Lewitt (#3), Donald Judd (#4) in Agnes Martin (#5).
Who are the most famous living Minimalist slikarji?
The highest-ranked living slikarji in this list are Robert Mangold (#8), El Anatsui (#9), David Annesley (#10), Wolfgang Laib (#13), Alan Charlton (#15) in Rudolf Stingel (#16).
Who was the first Minimalist slikar?
The earliest-born slikar in this list is Lucio Fontana (#6), born in 1899.
Where are the great works of Minimalist art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti (5), Art Institute of Chicago (2) in Whitney Museum of American Art (1).
What techniques did Minimalist slikarji use?
“Površine je pogosto obdajal z gostim impasto in barvnim oknom, da bi ustvaril taktilno, fizično prisotnost.” — from our biography of Lucio Fontana (#6).
Which country produced the most Minimalist slikarji?
Združene države Amerike: 4 of the 19 slikarji in this list were born there, then Kanada (2) in United Kingdom (2).
Which women Minimalist slikarji are the most famous?
4 women are in this ranking: Agnes Martin (#5), Eva Hesse (#7), Mira Schendel (#12) in Zarina (#14).
When were most Minimalist slikarji born?
Most slikarji in this list were born in the 1930s (7 of 19), between 1899 and 1956 overall.
Can I order a painting by a famous Minimalist slikar?
Our catalogue holds 481 works by these slikarji.