Brice Marden

born 1938 and is still alive at 80

Abstract painter, The style of work he is known for is a bit calligraphic and his work is very monochromatic for the most part.

He receiving his BFA from the Boston University, School of Fine and Applied Arts in 1961. Also earned his MFA from the Yale School of Art and Architecture in 63.

During his time at Yale he developed formal strategies that would characterize his work.

he connected with the work of Jasper Johns while employed as a guard at the Jewish Museum in NY.

He went to Paris where he started making compressed charcoal and graphite grid-patterned drawings. His paintings are an idea from his grids.

In the early 70’s is when fame came to him with his monochrome panels.

Roman and Greek art and architecture, numerous elements of certain Asian traditions were some of his influences.