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CARL ANDRE - UNTITLED ALUMINIUM ON BOARD
Carl Andre (American, b. 1935)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Aluminum on board
Dimensions: 32× 32 cm
Carl Andre, a leading figure of Minimalist art, is renowned for his radical reduction of form and material. This work exemplifies his geometric rigor and devotion to industrial surfaces. Constructed from brushed aluminum panels arranged in a precise square composition, the piece emphasizes symmetry, repetition, and the inherent qualities of the material itself.
Andre rejected traditional notions of sculpture as modeling or carving, instead presenting raw materials in simple configurations that highlight their physical presence and spatial relationships. The subtle tonal variations across the metallic surface reveal the tactile quality of aluminum while also engaging the viewer in quiet contemplation of order, proportion, and structure.
This work encapsulates Andre’s belief that sculpture should not represent or symbolize, but simply be. Its clarity and restraint embody the essence of Minimalism, transforming industrial matter into an object of profound visual and conceptual intensity.
Carl Andre (American, b. 1935)
Untitled, c. 1970s
Aluminum on board
Dimensions: 32× 32 cm
Carl Andre, a leading figure of Minimalist art, is renowned for his radical reduction of form and material. This work exemplifies his geometric rigor and devotion to industrial surfaces. Constructed from brushed aluminum panels arranged in a precise square composition, the piece emphasizes symmetry, repetition, and the inherent qualities of the material itself.
Andre rejected traditional notions of sculpture as modeling or carving, instead presenting raw materials in simple configurations that highlight their physical presence and spatial relationships. The subtle tonal variations across the metallic surface reveal the tactile quality of aluminum while also engaging the viewer in quiet contemplation of order, proportion, and structure.
This work encapsulates Andre’s belief that sculpture should not represent or symbolize, but simply be. Its clarity and restraint embody the essence of Minimalism, transforming industrial matter into an object of profound visual and conceptual intensity.
