Lot #588: Signed Abstract Geometric Framed Print, Square Metal Frame

- Framed print featuring abstract geometric design - Signed - This painting is a vintage mid-century print titled "Chromatic Square" by the American painter, sculptor, and printmaker Arthur Secunda.Artist Profile: Arthur Secunda (1927–2022)Background: Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Secunda studied at New York University and the Art Students League before utilizing his GI bill to study art extensively in Mexico, Paris, and Italy.Style & Technique: While he considered himself a landscape artist, his work heavily focused on a unique iconography representing both natural and "inner" landscapes. He is globally celebrated for his striking collages, brilliant graphics, and a highly specific method of color gradation and blending of forms. He was also a pioneer in texturing, sometimes shredding parts of his canvases to let colors flow in unpredictable directions.Art Career Highlights: In 1963, Secunda became the founding editor of the influential contemporary art journal Artforum. Over his eight-decade career, he maintained studios all over the world, including Los Angeles, Scottsdale, and Paris. He also held eclectic positions outside of fine art, working at times as a jazz musician, art critic, and an image visualizer consulting for NASA.Legacy: His permanent collections hang in prestigious institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Library of Congress, the Chicago Art Institute, and the Detroit Art Institute. - Square orientation - Metal frame with glass - Wire hanger attached - Minor wear to frame and backing Bette Dimensions: 25.75” x 24.75” Pickup category timeslot {A}