The Voice 1950

"The Voice" is a minimalist painting by Barnett Newman, a prominent figure in the American Abstract Expressionist movement. Created in 1950, the work exemplifies Newman's "zip" paintings, characterized by a single vertical stripe against a large, uncluttered canvas. This particular piece showcases a thin, off-white stripe, reminiscent of a vertical line, against a plain white background, inviting viewers to contemplate the vastness of the space and the presence of the single, powerful line. Newman's "zip" paintings challenged traditional notions of artistic composition and composition and continue to resonate with viewers today.