• Hidden is delighted to offer original works on paper by Agnes Martin, one of the most influential abstract painters of the 20th century. Renowned for her spiritual minimalism and serene grids, Martin's global recognition continues to rise and her work has achieved record auction prices. At Hidden, collectors have the rare opportunity to buy original prints from her coveted lithograph portfolio Paintings and Drawings 1974–1990.

  • Agnes Martin, the American abstract painter, is recognised across the world for her soft and exceptionally measured compositions. Her artworks...

    Agnes Martin, the American abstract painter, is recognised across the world for her soft and exceptionally measured compositions. Her artworks are characterised by gentle pencil lines and subtle washes of colour. The divine pull of Martin’s work, with its spiritual roots and profound strength, leaves an indelible impression on any viewer. 

     

    Through her carefully rendered paintings, Martin harnessed abstract glories of being such as happiness, love and friendship – all of the qualities of existence that make life beautiful. She invested in the power of non-representational art to provoke pure emotions, prioritising an instinctual reaction to her art over a more academic contemplation of theme or subject.

  • Behind her subtle paintings, Martin’s life was turbulent and challenging. She struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalised on multiple... Behind her subtle paintings, Martin’s life was turbulent and challenging. She struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalised on multiple... Behind her subtle paintings, Martin’s life was turbulent and challenging. She struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalised on multiple... Behind her subtle paintings, Martin’s life was turbulent and challenging. She struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalised on multiple...

    Behind her subtle paintings, Martin’s life was turbulent and challenging. She struggled with paranoid schizophrenia and was hospitalised on multiple occasions due to psychosis. The artist famously fled from New York in 1967, where she had spent the last decade nurturing her flourishing career. Her sudden move coincided with the devastating demolition of her home and studio. She eventually settled in New Mexico, living a life of solitude and devoting herself to meditation and writing. She did not paint again until 1971.

     

    Though she was adamant that her artworks were not inspired by her personal life, her methodical paintings are a calm within a storm. There are fantastic photos of the artist in her studio wearing quilted workwear, with a pattern that very much echoes the grids in her work. Her practice consumed her and became her armour.

     
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  • 1. Martin was a foremost pioneer of abstract art 1. Martin was a foremost pioneer of abstract art

    1. Martin was a foremost pioneer of abstract art

    Martin’s work is linked to Minimalism, but she personally aligned herself with the more subjective Abstract Expressionist movement. The movement was male dominated, and Martin carved out her own space and established herself as a stand-out, unique voice. Compared to her counterparts who firmly abided by the doctrines of Abstract Expressionism, Martin created much more transcendent works of art. Her work did not strictly follow the vocabulary of either Minimalism or Abstract Expressionism; instead, she had a much more spiritual practice that took inspiration from Zen Buddhism.

  • 2. Martin has achieved record prices at auction 2. Martin has achieved record prices at auction

    2. Martin has achieved record prices at auction

    In November 2023, $18.7 million was achieved for Martin’s painting Grey Stone II (1961) at Sotheby’s. A fresh spotlight has been shone on the artist in recent years, which has in turn attracted more attention from a lot of collectors. Her work is an invaluable addition to any serious collection of 20th century, abstract art.

  • 3. Martin received multiple prestigious awards 3. Martin received multiple prestigious awards

    3. Martin received multiple prestigious awards

    Martin has been the subject of over 85 solo shows, and the her profound influence awarded her the opportunity to exhibit as part of both the Venice Biennale and Documenta. She has been the recipient of multiple prizes, such as the National Endowment for the Arts in 1998. She was also the first ever recipient of the Jawlensky Prize in 1991.

  • 4. Martin was an avid printmaker 4. Martin was an avid printmaker

    4. Martin was an avid printmaker

    Printmaking allowed Martin to further develop her signature graphic style. Screenprinting and lithography were of particular appeal to the artist, as both methods of printmaking enabled her to experiment with different qualities of line. Martin enjoyed creating and exhibiting bodies of work as a series. Due to the nature of printmaking and its process of creating multiples, Martin could explore a different means of creating a series of images.

  • 5. Martin created significant print portfolios 5. Martin created significant print portfolios

    5. Martin created significant print portfolios

    In 1991, Martin released a deluxe catalogue for the occasion of her retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum. This publication was composed of illustrations, verse and prose written by the artist, a supplement of her Jawlensky Award and ten outstanding lithographs.

     

    Between 1974 and 1993, Martin famously painted the majority of her works on six-foot-square canvases. The Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990 lithographs were created to explore some of the works created during this time period, transforming her large paintings into intimate and more collectible works of art. These lithographs are a valuable addition to any collection, enabling collectors to acquire a selection of Martin’s most beloved compositions at the same size as just one painting.

  • Hidden is proud to present lithographs from Agnes Martin’s Paintings and Drawings 1974–1990. For the first time, Hidden is offering collectors the unique opportunity to buy lithographs from the portfolio as individual artworks.

    • Agnes Martin, Untitled I from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled I from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled II from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled II from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled III from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled III from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled IV from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled IV from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled V from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled V from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled VI from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled VI from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled VII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled VII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled VIII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled VIII from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled IX from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled IX from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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    • Agnes Martin, Untitled X from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
      Agnes Martin, Untitled X from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
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