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Carl Andre — Manet Post and Threshold
Carl Andre

Manet Post and Threshold

Carl Andre's *Manet Post and Threshold* reflects the artist's signature minimalist approach, utilizing industrial or raw materials arranged in a deliberate, geometric configuration that invites viewers to engage with sculpture on a fundamental, physical level. The work embodies Andre's ongoing exploration of place, surface, and the relationship between art and the space it occupies. True to his practice, the piece challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontal planes and the experience of the viewer moving around or across the work.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Carl Andre, Manet Post and Threshold

Carl Andre's *Manet Post and Threshold* reflects the artist's signature minimalist approach, utilizing industrial or raw materials arranged in a deliberate, geometric configuration that invites viewers to engage with sculpture on a fundamental, physical level. The work embodies Andre's ongoing exploration of place, surface, and the relationship between art and the space it occupies. True to his practice, the piece challenges traditional notions of sculpture by emphasizing horizontal planes and the experience of the viewer moving around or across the work.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Industrial Materials, American Artist, Minimalist Pioneer, Austere Mood, Sculptural Installation, Neutral Tones, Abstract, Minimalism

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