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Pioneering Abstract Artist Minne Fry Leaves Lasting Legacy at 91
16 Nov
Summary
- Emerged as abstract artist in 1960s London
- Praised by renowned art critic Eric Newton
- Returned to painting in her 40s, had 16 solo exhibitions
Minne Fry, a celebrated abstract artist, passed away in 2024 at the age of 91. Fry first emerged on the art scene in early 1960s London, where she exhibited at the New Vision Gallery in Marble Arch. The gallery's director, Denis Bowen, encouraged his artists to be distinct and expressive, countering the notion of abstract art as "throwing a pot of paint in the public's face."
One of the leading art critics of the time, Eric Newton, singled out Fry's work for special commendation, and in 1965 he purchased one of her paintings, "Monochrome 1," to donate to the Contemporary Art Society in London. Although Fry put her burgeoning career on hold to raise three children and teach, she returned to painting in her mid-40s and flourished for another four decades, holding 16 solo exhibitions in London, Paris, and Johannesburg.
Fry's work was also included in more than 100 group exhibitions globally. Despite a decline in her eyesight in her late 80s, her passion for color and the outdoors continued to be reflected in her vibrant artworks. Fry's legacy as a pioneering abstract artist who rediscovered her passion later in life will be remembered for years to come.
