Mark Tobey

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Inspired by mysticism and it’s bearing on art, Mark Tobey was an abstract painter whose works incorporated elements of Eastern Religion, international travels and Asian Calligraphy resulting in his own unique style that he dubbed ‘white writing’ - this technique involved using a base comprised of thousands of individual but interwoven brushstrokes, topped by a number of white calligraphic symbols and marks; such works as Broadway, Welcome Hero and Broadway norm showcase his white writing.

« On pavements and the bark of trees I have found whole worlds. »
Mark Tobey

Album Internacional

Limited Edition Print - Etching

EUR 850

Upon studying Zen painting while traveling Japan, Tobey began to create as a means of reflection and gave less emphasis to emotion, stating “I believe that painting should come through the avenues of meditation rather than the canals of action” - his unique methods,

« I believe that painting should come through the avenues of meditation rather than the canals of action. »
Mark Tobey

some of which had not yet been showcased in American art, inspired several younger artists, most notably Jackson Pollock. (Artist website) Read More

United States / male artist / Abstract expressionism / Late modernism

ARTWORKS BY Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey

Album Internacional, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 850

Mark Tobey

Jean Cassau

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Monotype, 1961

Drawing / Watercolor

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What is late modernism?

Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

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