Mark Tobey
Mark Tobey (1890 - 1976) was an American abstract expressionist painter. From 1906 to 1908 he attended the Art Institute in Chicago and in 1911 he moved to Greenwich Village in New York, where he worked for a fashion magazine "McCall" as an illustrator and at the same time began producing portraits. In 1917 he had his first solo exhibition at M. Knoedler & Co. in New York. In 1918 he converted to the World Bahá'í Faith, so much so that Eastern traditions began to decisively influence his painting. The artist became interested in European Cubism, collecting Indian fabrics and wood carvings, and approached Chinese painting. In 1925 he embarked on a 5-year journey, in which he became interested in Arabic and Persian writing. This journey had a strong influence in the realization of his paintings, in which he experimented with a new technique characterized by an interweaving of white lines, called "white writing", a style that involved covering the painting with layers of white, similar to Pollock’s technique. In 1940 and 1946 he made two solo exhibitions at the Club of Chicago and in 1944 he exhibited the paintings of the "White Scripture" at the Willard Gallery in New York. Tobey presented a solo exhibition at the Galerie Jeanne in Paris and soon American critics recognized him as one of the precursors of American Abstract Expressionism. In 1956 he won the Guggenheim International Prize. In the 1960s Tobey was awarded the Venice City Painting Prize at the Venice Biennale and later held a solo exhibition at the Museè des Arts Dècoratifs.
Mark Tobey (1890 - 1976) was an American abstract expressionist painter. From 1906 to 1908 he attended the Art Institute in Chicago and in 1911 he moved to Greenwich Village in New York, where he worked for a fashion magazine "McCall" as an illustrator and at the same time began producing portraits. In 1917 he had his first solo exhibition at M. Knoedler & Co. in New York. In 1918 he converted to the World Bahá'í Faith, so much so that Eastern traditions began to decisively influence his painting. The artist became interested in European Cubism, collecting Indian fabrics and wood carvings, and approached Chinese painting. In 1925 he embarked on a 5-year journey, in which he became interested in Arabic and Persian writing. This journey had a strong influence in the realization of his paintings, in which he experimented with a new technique characterized by an interweaving of white lines, called "white writing", a style that involved covering the painting with layers of white, similar to Pollock’s technique. In 1940 and 1946 he made two solo exhibitions at the Club of Chicago and in 1944 he exhibited the paintings of the "White Scripture" at the Willard Gallery in New York. Tobey presented a solo exhibition at the Galerie Jeanne in Paris and soon American critics recognized him as one of the precursors of American Abstract Expressionism. In 1956 he won the Guggenheim International Prize. In the 1960s Tobey was awarded the Venice City Painting Prize at the Venice Biennale and later held a solo exhibition at the Museè des Arts Dècoratifs.
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Artworks and paintings by Mark Tobey for sale
Mark Tobey, born in Centerville in 1890, was an influential American abstract expressionist painter. After attending the Art Institute of Chicago, he moved to New York, where he worked as an illustrator and began producing portraits. His conversion to the World Bahá'ì Faith in 1918 profoundly influenced his art, bringing him closer to Eastern traditions. Bernabò Home Gallery is proud to present an exclusive selection of his artworks, available for purchase.
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Painter Tobey's artworks are famous for their innovative "white writing" technique, characterized by an intricate weave of white lines covering the painting. This style, influenced by Arabic and Persian calligraphy, creates dynamic, layered compositions. Tobey is recognized as one of the forerunners of American Abstract Expressionism, and his art reflects a synthesis of Cubist, Chinese and Islamic influences. His artworks exhibited at Willard Gallery in New York and Galerie Jeanne in Paris have solidified his international reputation. Our gallery offers a wide range of works of art and paintings for sale by Mark Tobey, each an exemplar of his ability to combine different artistic traditions.
Why buy a unique work of art by Mark Tobey
To own a work of art or a painting by Mark Tobey is to add a piece of modern art history, combining Eastern and Western influences, to your collection. His works, with their distinctive technique and interweaving of white lines, are a safe and valuable investment. Tobey has won international awards, including the City of Venice Painting Prize at the Venice Biennale and the International Guggenheim Prize. His solo exhibitions at the Museè des Arts Dècoratifs in Paris and Galerie Jeanne testify to the importance of his art. Tobey's artworks, with their originality and complexity, are a valuable addition to any art collection.
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