
Noogatory
2003
John Chamberlain's 'Noogatory' (2003) is a sculpture constructed from painted and chromium-plated steel, showcasing his signature approach to abstract form and material. The work demonstrates Chamberlain's innovative use of industrial materials.
- Medium
- painted and chromium-plated steel
- Location
- Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT
- Spotted At
- Auction House · PhillipsView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session
November 16, 2022
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Richard Serra
American · b. 1938

Serra similarly works with large scale industrial steel to create bold abstract three dimensional sculptures that emphasize raw material presence and physical weight. His work shares Chamberlain's commitment to steel as both medium and subject within American abstract sculpture.

Mark di Suvero
American · b. 1933

Di Suvero constructs monumental abstract sculptures from industrial steel and metal elements that echo Chamberlain's bold manipulation of hard industrial materials into expressive abstract forms. Both artists transform utilitarian metal into dynamic contemporary sculpture with a strong physical presence.

Anthony Caro
British · b. 1924

Caro pioneered the use of painted and unpainted steel in abstract sculpture, assembling industrial metal components into works that share Chamberlain's emphasis on color, chromatic surface treatment and abstract form. His steel sculptures parallel Noogatory's fusion of industrial material with painterly surface qualities.

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