The Luminous Legacy of Loren MacIver In the grand tapestry of American modernism, few threads shine with as much subtle brilliance as those woven by Loren MacIver. Born in New York City in 1909, MacIver possessed an intuitive grasp of the visual world that bypassed the need for rigorous academic training. Her artistic journey began with a singular, formative spark: a year spent in Saturday art classes at the Art Students League as a y…