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Sir Anthony Caro — Writing Piece "Say"
Sir Anthony Caro

Writing Piece "Say"

1979

"Writing Piece 'Say'" by Sir Anthony Caro is an abstract sculptural work that reflects the artist's groundbreaking approach to form, space, and material. Caro's signature style invites the viewer to engage with the piece from multiple perspectives, as open compositions challenge traditional notions of sculpture's relationship to its environment. The work embodies Caro's lifelong exploration of expression through structure, suggesting movement and meaning without relying on representational imagery.

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Sir Anthony Caro, Writing Piece "Say", 1979

"Writing Piece 'Say'" by Sir Anthony Caro is an abstract sculptural work that reflects the artist's groundbreaking approach to form, space, and material. Caro's signature style invites the viewer to engage with the piece from multiple perspectives, as open compositions challenge traditional notions of sculpture's relationship to its environment. The work embodies Caro's lifelong exploration of expression through structure, suggesting movement and meaning without relying on representational imagery.

Year
1979
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Minimalist Forms, 20th Century, Steel Construction, Non-Representational, Minimalist Aesthetic, Male Artist, British Artist, Geometric Form, Industrial Materials, Modern Art, Three Dimensional Work, Modernism, Renowned Sculptor, Three Dimensional Form, Knighted Sculptor, Abstract Sculpture, Industrial Aesthetic, Text-Based Art

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