Danish artist Richard Mortensen (Oct. 23, 1910 - 1993) was a pioneer in abstract concretism and color field painting in a Danish context. He lived in Paris from 1947 and was connected to Galerie Denise René which game him international exposure.

After returning to Denmark in 1964 he became Professor at the Royal Academy, and he was commissioned to do a great deal of public art in Denmark and abroad.