The Celestial Visionary: Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a unique and profoundly influential position in the development of modern abstract art. Born in 1880, Holst’s life was one dedicated to exploring the hidden harmonies of the universe, translating cosmic principles into a visual language that predated m…