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Carl Andre — Al 4 Blocks
Carl Andre

Al 4 Blocks

Four square aluminum blocks are arranged directly on the floor in a simple linear configuration, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between industrial material and physical space. Andre's characteristic minimalist approach strips away any sense of hierarchy or illusion, presenting the raw metal as both subject and object. The work challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontality and the viewer's own bodily presence in relation to the piece.

Medium
aluminum, in 4 parts

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2017

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Carl Andre, Al 4 Blocks

Four square aluminum blocks are arranged directly on the floor in a simple linear configuration, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between industrial material and physical space. Andre's characteristic minimalist approach strips away any sense of hierarchy or illusion, presenting the raw metal as both subject and object. The work challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontality and the viewer's own bodily presence in relation to the piece.

Medium
aluminum, in 4 parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Aluminum, Cool Mood, 20th Century, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Sculpture, Geometric Form, Industrial Materials, American Artist, Modular Structure, Austere Mood, Geometric Abstraction, Minimalist Master, Modular Form, Neutral Tones, Abstract, Minimalism

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