Alfred Jensen

Alfred Jensen

Alfred Jensen was a Danish-American artist who made significant contributions to the development of Op and Kinetic art. Born in Guatemala in 1903, Jensen was raised in Denmark and later moved to the United States in 1934. He was a prolific painter and printmaker, and his work was heavily influenced by his interest in mathematics, science, and philosophy. Jensen's early works were inspired by Danish folk art and Cubism, and he later developed a unique style that focused on complex grids and color relationships. Jensen's interest in mathematics and science led him to explore the relationship between numbers, colors, and shapes in his work. He believed that the universe was based on mathematical principles and that art could be used to represent these principles. His paintings often featured intricate grids and patterns that were based on mathematical formulas and scientific theories. Jensen's work was recognized for its innovative use of color and form, and he received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. His 1955 installation at the Martha Jackson Gallery, Tableau: The Chinese Series, was particularly well-received and helped establish him as a leading figure in the Op and Kinetic art movements. Despite his success, Jensen remained relatively unknown outside of art circles during his lifetime. However, his work has since been recognized as an important contribution to the development of abstract art in the 20th century. Today, Jensen's paintings are held in prominent collections around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London.

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— David Anderson