Ben Nicholson OM: A Life in Abstract Art Benjamin Lauder Nicholson (1894–1982) stands as a cornerstone of British modern art, celebrated for his pioneering explorations into abstract composition and relief sculpture—a realm where geometric forms and muted colors converged to redefine visual experience. Born April 10, 1894, in Denham, Buckinghamshire, Nicholson’s artistic lineage traced back to Sir William Nicholson and Mabel Pryde, both accomplished painters who instilled within him a profound appreciation for the transformative power of art from his earliest years. This formative environmen…