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Brice Marden

Painter

Birthday October 15, 1938

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Bronxville, NY

DEATH DATE Aug 9, 2023 (84)

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About

Minimalist artist of large-scale, simplistic works such as "The Dylan Painting" from 1966, "1986," "Fave" from 1969, and "Lethykos" from 1976.

Before Fame

He attended the Yale School of Art and Architecture, where he studied with such notables as Alex Katz, Jon Schueler, Gabor Peterdi, and Esteban Vicente.

Trivia

He was described by art critic Peter Schjeldahl Marden as "the most profound abstract painter of the past four decades."

Family Life

His family was residing in Bronxville, New York, when he was born. He was raised in Briarcliff Manor. His first wife Pauline Baez was the sister of renowned folk singer Joan Baez. In 1968, he remarried to Helen Marden. He had two sons and a daughter. His son became a bassist.

Associated With

He was influenced by the work of artist Jasper Johns.