Jo Baer, the influential painter known for her exploration of Minimalism and figurative work, died at ninety-five in Amsterdam. Recognized for her unique color-rimmed Minimalist pieces in the male-dominated art scene of the 1960s, Baer later ventured into experimental painting and digital collage, pushing boundaries regardless of mainstream acceptance. A prolific writer, Baer was also known for her sharp wit and unwavering defense of painting against criticism. Baer's legacy reflects her commitment to fearless artistic expression throughout her extensive career.
"Jo Baer can be provocative, but the effect is never for the sake of mere provocation. Without fear or apology, the artist says what she thinks."
"It's the only way to be, if you're female... You don't get anywhere otherwise," Baer told historian Judith Stein in 2003.
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