John Marin is one of America’s earliest modernist and abstract painters. His immense portfolio had a profound contribution to the modernist movement. Throughout his career, Marin enjoyed critical and commercial success with his expression of New York City’s constantly changing landscape in the early 1900s. Many of his works showcase his unique perspective on the architectural buildings and skyscrapers of that era, particularly in the emotional effect they had on the viewer.
One of the most significant moments of his career was his collaboration with the well-known art dealer, gallerist and photographer, Alfred Stieglitz. Stieglitz was a huge advocate for Marin’s advancements in abstraction, particularly with his cityscapes and celebration of watercolour as a medium.
Marin’s examination of his surroundings, whether urban or natural, showcases an impressive translation and expressive need to document an artist’s place in an ever-changing world.
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James Ward presents: Seven Americans
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James Ward presents: American Modernism
17 Jul - 30 Sep 2023Modernism swept across the world in the early part of the 20th Century originating in Europe with a group of pioneering artists whose ground breaking ideas would shape the world...Read more
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All ways are right: Stieglitz and the Seven Americans
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By Barbara Dayer Gallati May 6, 2023Making the Case for Another Look The modernist artist John Marin (1870-1953) was in the forefront of contemporary American art when he characterised his works...Read more
