Black & Gray Curves with Purple 1960

"Black & Gray Curves with Purple" is an abstract geometric painting by American artist Karl Benjamin (1925-2012), created in 1960. Benjamin was known for his geometric abstractions that explored the relationships between color and form. The painting features a vibrant palette of black, gray, and purple, with bold, curved lines defining the composition, highlighting the artist’s interest in playing with color and shape as they interact with the space of the canvas. The minimalist composition embodies the essence of hard-edge abstraction, a style that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s and continues to inspire artists today.