The Enigmatic World of Agnes Martin Agnes Martin, a name synonymous with subtle power and quietude in 20th-century art, wasn't an artist who sought grand pronouncements or dramatic gestures. Born in 1912 in Macklin, Saskatchewan, Canada, her life was marked by a restless search for inner peace, a journey that ultimately manifested itself in the delicate grids and pale washes of color that define her iconic paintings. Her early life, s…