An untitled painting by Robert Ryman on display at Sotheby’s in 2014. Mr. Ryman was one of America’s most celebrated postwar artists, known for experimenting with square canvases and white paint.

Robert Ryman’s quest. Before delving into the retrospective, I wish to evoke a poignant quote by the late British art critic, painter, and poet John Berger, ...

And this episode’s Work of the Week is Adelphi, made in 1967 by Robert Ryman.It is one of around 50 pieces by Ryman in the exhibition The Act of Looking, which opened this week at the Musée de ...

A barren white canvas, valued at more than $1.5 million, is up for auction in Germany this week. The 1970 piece by minimalist American painter Robert Ryman — titled "General 52" x 52"," a nod to ...

"Robert Ryman. The Act of Looking," Musée de l'Orangerie, Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1 st. Wednesday to Monday, 9 am to 6 pm and to 9 pm on Fridays. Admission €8.50 to €12.50.

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The 1970 piece by minimalist American painter Robert Ryman — titled “General 52″ x 52″,” a nod to its dimensions — will be up for grabs by art enthusiasts at the Ketterer auction house ...