Galileo Galilei
2001
A limited edition photogravure etching by Richard Serra from 2001, depicting a heavily textured circular form that evokes both planetary bodies and Serra's characteristic exploration of weight and materiality. This work is edition 23 of 75 from the "Galileo Galilei" series. The monochromatic composition features Serra's signature use of dense, tactile surfaces that challenge the boundary between printmaking and sculpture.
- Medium
- Color photogravure etching
- Dimensions
- Edition
- 23 of 75
- Signed
- Yes
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Donald Judd
American · b. 1928
Judd shared Serra's commitment to minimalist sculpture using industrial materials and explored how geometric forms interact with architectural space. Both artists prioritized the physical presence of objects over representational meaning.
Carl Andre
American · b. 1935
Andre's site specific floor based sculptures using raw industrial materials like steel and lead directly parallel Serra's investigations into materiality and spatial occupation. Both emerged from the same minimalist milieu in the 1960s.
Anthony Caro
British · b. 1924
Caro's large scale welded steel sculptures share Serra's interest in monumental abstract form and the expressive potential of raw industrial metal. Both artists transformed fabricated steel into works that command and define surrounding space.
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