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Carl Andre — Belgicube I
Carl Andre

Belgicube I

Carl Andre's *Belgicube I* exemplifies his characteristic exploration of minimalist sculpture through the use of industrial materials arranged in precise, geometric configurations. True to his practice of placing works directly on the floor, the piece invites viewers to engage with the physical presence of raw matter and its relationship to the surrounding space. Andre's reductive approach challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontality, seriality, and the inherent qualities of the materials themselves.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 10, 2016

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Carl Andre, Belgicube I

Carl Andre's *Belgicube I* exemplifies his characteristic exploration of minimalist sculpture through the use of industrial materials arranged in precise, geometric configurations. True to his practice of placing works directly on the floor, the piece invites viewers to engage with the physical presence of raw matter and its relationship to the surrounding space. Andre's reductive approach challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontality, seriality, and the inherent qualities of the materials themselves.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Male Artist, Sculpture, Conceptual Art, Industrial Materials, Sculptural Form, American Artist, Minimalist Pioneer, Three Dimensional Work, Geometric Abstraction, Minimalist Master, Postwar Art, Industrial Aesthetic, Neutral Tones, Minimalism

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