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18 Famous Minimalist Pločari You Should Know

If you remember one Minimalist slikar, make it Frank Stella (1936–2024), the name behind Louisiana Lottery Co i Die Fahne Hoch!. After that come Пјер Сулаж, Sol Lewitt, Доналд Џад i Agnes Martin. Our 18 picks go from Agnes Martin (born 1912) to Rudolf Stingel (born 1956), from 14 countries.

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How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Minimalist, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.

  1. Louisiana Lottery Co od Frank Stella1Frank Stella
  2. Peinture 222 x 314 cm, 24 février 2008 od Пјер Сулаж2Пјер Сулаж
  3. Distorted Cubes Bozuk Küpler od Sol Lewitt3Sol Lewitt

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Minimalist in a nutshell

  • 18Umetnici
  • 1912–1956Godine rođenja
  • 14Države porekla
  • 4Žene
  • 7Živi umetnici
  • 394Radovi u našem katalogu
Gradovi sa najviše rođenih
Молден (1), Родез (1), Хартфорд (1), Икселсир Спрингс (1)
Muzeji koji poseduju najznačajnija dela
MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti (5), Art Institute of Chicago (2), Whitney Museum of American Art (1), Museum Folkwang (1)
Žene na ovom spisku
Agnes Martin, Ева Хесе, Mira Schendel, Zarina Hašmi

Meet them one by one

The 18 famous Minimalist slikarima, from most famous down

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Frank Stella 1936–2024

Američka From Молден ['Minimalizam', 'Post-slikarski apstrakt'] On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Frank Stella

Rođen u Maldenu, u Masačusetsu, 1936. godine, kao dete roditelja prve generacije Italijana u Americi, Stelin umetnički put započeo je ranim susretom sa vizuelnim svetom kroz majčine pejzaže i formativnim obrazovanjem u Phillips akademiji Andover, gde se susreo sa rigoroznim teorijama boja Josefa Albersa i ekspresivnom snagom Hansa Hofmanna.

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2of 18

Пјер Сулаж 1919–2022

From Родез On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Пјер Сулаж

Пјер Сулаж (1919–2022) bio je francuski apstradktni slikar,e graver i skulptor. Te teksture bile su ključne za hvatanje i refleksiju svetlosti. Koristio je pokrete struganja, kopanja i graviranja kako bi postigao glatke ili hrapave efekte, čime je narušavao monotoniju crne površine i pridavao joj dubinu.

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Sol Lewitt 1928–2007

Američka From Хартфорд Minimalizam i konceptualna umetnost On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Sol Lewitt

U prostratom pejzažu modernizma dvadesetog veka, malo je figura ostavilo tako dugu ili intelektualno duboku senku kao Solomon LeWitt. Rođen 9. septembra 1928. godine u Hartfordu, u Konektikatu, u porodici jevrejskih imigranata iz Rusije, LeWittovo putovanje bilo je definisano težnjom ka čistoj misli prenadvišavajući samu fizičku izvedbu. Njegove rane godine oblikovale su rigorozna analitička radoznalost, osobina koja je negovana studijama na Univerzitetu u Sirakuzažu između 1945. i 1949. godine.

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Agnes Martin 1912–2004

Američka From Маклин Minimalizam, Apstraktni ekspresionizam On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Agnes Martin

Agnes Bernice Martin, rođena 1912. godine u malom prerijskom gradiću Maklin u pokrajini Sasketvan, Kanada, započela je životno putovanje koje će na kraju redefinisati granice apstraktne umetnosti. Njeno ranije detinjstvo obeležio je nomadski način života nakon smrti oca, kada je imala svega dve godine; porodica se selila između ruralnih zajednica u Kanadi i Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama, da bi se na kraju nastanila u Vankuveru, u Britanskoj Kolumbiji.

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Ева Хесе 1936–1970

Nemačko-američka From Хамбург Postminimalizam, Ekscentrična apstrakcija On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

Ева Хесе

Rođena 1936. godine u Hamburgu, u Nemačkoj, njena rana mladost neoborivo je izmenjena od strane nadolazeće senke nacizma. Bežeći od progona, njena porodica je tražila utočište u Sjedinjenim Državama 1938. godine, što je čin koji će zauvek oblikovati Hesseinu identitet kao osobe iz raseljenika koja balansira između dva sveta.

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Robert Mangold rođen 1937

Američka From Severni Tandoren Minimalizam

Robert Mangold

Rođen u North Tonawanda, New York, 1937. godine, Mangoldov put ka postajanju vodećeg minimalističkog slikara nije od samog početka bio očigledan. Prvobitno je upisao inženjerske studije pre nego što je osetio neodoljivu privlačnost umetničkog izražavanja, na kraju stičući diplome na Univerzitetu u Bufalu i na Umjetničkoj školi Univerziteta Jejl.

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8of 18

El Anatsui rođen 1944

From Anyako On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

El Anatsui

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 rođen 1936

British From London Geometric Sculpture

David Annesley

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 Чонгџу Dansaekhwa On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Yun Hyong–Keun

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

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 rođen 1950

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

Wolfgang Laib

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 Hašmi 1937–2020

Britanac From Алигарх Pop art, britanski pop On Wikipedia in 7 of 32 languages

Zarina Hašmi

Zarina Hašmi, indijsko-američka umetnica i grafičarka, rođena je 16. jula 1937. godine. Povezana sa pokretom minimalizma, umetnost Zarine Hašmi koristila je apstraktne i geometrijske forme kako bi izazvala duhovnu reakciju kod posmatrača.

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Alan Charlton rođen 1948

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

Alan Charlton

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 rođen 1956

From Мерано On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages

Rudolf Stingel

Rudolf Stingel se pojavio kao značajna figura umetničke scene kasnih osamdesetih godina prošlog veka. Prvobitno prepoznat po svojim monohromatskim slikama, ova dela, koja su nastala uglavnom u periodu od 1987. do 1994. godine, odlikovala su se srebrnim površinama sa suptilnim podtonovima crvene, žute ili plave boje. Ovaj rani period utemeljio je Stingelovo interesovanje za istraživanje površine i percepcije.

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Ha Chonghyun rođen 1935

South Korean From Sunchang On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Ha Chonghyun

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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Christopher Wilmarth 1943–1987

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

Christopher Wilmarth

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

  1. Louisiana Lottery Co od Frank Stella

    Louisiana Lottery Co

    Frank Stella

    1962

  2. Peinture 222 x 314 cm, 24 février 2008 od Пјер Сулаж

    Peinture 222 x 314 cm, 24 février 2008

    Пјер Сулаж

    2008

  3. Distorted Cubes Bozuk Küpler od Sol Lewitt

    Distorted Cubes Bozuk Küpler

    Sol Lewitt

    Borusan Contemporary, Istanbul

  4. Untitled (100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminium) od Доналд Џад

    Untitled (100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminium)

    Доналд Џад

    1986

  5. Tremolo od Agnes Martin

    Tremolo

    Agnes Martin

    1962 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti, New York City

  6. Hang Up od Ева Хесе

    Hang Up

    Ева Хесе

    1966 · Art Institute of Chicago, Čikago

  7. 1/2 V Series (Medium Scale) od Robert Mangold

    1/2 V Series (Medium Scale)

    Robert Mangold

    1969

  8. Sisi Eko od El Anatsui

    Sisi Eko

    El Anatsui

    1990 · Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Lagos

When it happened

Minimalist, step by step

  1. 1962
    Louisiana Lottery Co od Frank Stella
    Louisiana Lottery CoFrank Stella
  2. 1962
    Tremolo od Agnes Martin
    TremoloAgnes Martin
  3. 1964
    Untitled od Mira Schendel
    UntitledMira Schendel
  4. 1964
    Cedar Piece od Carl Andre
    Cedar PieceCarl Andre
  5. 1966
    Hang Up od Ева Хесе
    Hang UpЕва Хесе
  6. 1966
    Godroon od David Annesley
    GodroonDavid Annesley
  7. 1968
    Left od Christopher Wilmarth
    LeftChristopher Wilmarth
  8. 1969
    1/2 V Series (Medium Scale) od Robert Mangold
    1/2 V Series (Medium Scale)Robert Mangold
  9. 1972
    Untitled 72-C od Ha Chonghyun
    Untitled 72-CHa Chonghyun
  10. 1975
    Channel Painting No. 6 od Alan Charlton
    Channel Painting No. 6Alan Charlton
  11. 1983
    Untitled od Wolfgang Laib
    UntitledWolfgang Laib
  12. 1986
    Untitled (100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminium) od Доналд Џад
    Untitled (100 Untitled Works in Mill Aluminium)Доналд Џад
  13. 1990
    Sisi Eko od El Anatsui
    Sisi EkoEl Anatsui
  14. 1998
    Burnt Umber & Ultramarine Blue od Yun Hyong–Keun
    Burnt Umber & Ultramarine BlueYun Hyong–Keun

Fun figures

The numbers behind the list

Mesto rođenja
Сједињене Америчке Државе3
Канада2
United Kingdom2
Франска1
Немачка1
Sjedinjene Američke Države1
Ghana1
Јужна Кореја1
Decenija rođenja
1910s3
1920s3
1930s7
1940s3
1950s2
Muzeji u kojima se nalaze njihova ključna dela
MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti5
Art Institute of Chicago2
Whitney Museum of American Art1
Museum Folkwang1
Borusan Contemporary1
MASS MoCA1
Detroit Institute of Arts1
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art1

Just the names

List of 18 famous Minimalist slikarima to know

  1. 1Frank StellaFrank StellaAmerička · 1936–2024
  2. 2Пјер СулажПјер Сулаж1919–2022
  3. 3Sol LewittSol LewittAmerička · 1928–2007
  4. 4Доналд ЏадДоналд ЏадAmerička · 1928–1994
  5. 5Agnes MartinAgnes MartinAmerička · 1912–2004
  6. 6Ева ХесеЕва ХесеNemačko-američka · 1936–1970
  7. 7Robert MangoldRobert MangoldAmerička · rođen 1937
  8. 8El AnatsuiEl Anatsuirođen 1944
  9. 9David AnnesleyDavid AnnesleyBritish · rođen 1936
  10. 10Yun Hyong–KeunYun Hyong–KeunSouth Korean · 1928–2007
  11. 11Mira SchendelMira SchendelBrazilian-Swiss · 1919–1988
  12. 12Wolfgang LaibWolfgang LaibGerman · rođen 1950
  13. 13Zarina HašmiZarina HašmiBritanac · 1937–2020
  14. 14Alan CharltonAlan CharltonBritish · rođen 1948
  15. 15Rudolf StingelRudolf Stingelrođen 1956
  16. 16Ha ChonghyunHa ChonghyunSouth Korean · rođen 1935
  17. 17Carl AndreCarl AndreAmerikanc · 1933–1983
  18. 18Christopher WilmarthChristopher WilmarthUnited States · 1943–1987

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