Ben Nicholson OM: A Life in Abstract Art Ben Nicholson OM (1894–1982) stands as a monumental figure within the annals of British modern art, an artist whose unwavering dedication to abstraction and pioneering exploration of form profoundly impacted subsequent generations. Born April 10, 1894, in Denham, Buckinghamshire, he descended from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition – his father, Sir William Nicholson, and mother, Mabel Pryde, were both accomplished painters—a formative influence that instilled within him an enduring appreciation for visual expression. Early Life and Artistic Tra…