Lever (1966)
Appearance
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Artist | Carl Andre |
Year | 1966 |
Medium | 137 firebricks |
Dimensions | 11.4 cm × 22.5 cm × 883.9 cm (0.37 ft × 0.74 ft × 28 ft) |
Location | National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario |
Lever is a 1966 minimalist sculpture by Carl Andre.[1][2][3][4]
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The exhibiting of Lever at Primary Structures brought recognition to Andre.[5] It was subsequently displayed at Dia Beacon.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Michel, Karen (22 Jun 2014). "With Blocks And Bricks, A Minimalist Returns To The Gallery". npr.org. National Public Radio. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.
- ^ "Carl Andre - Lever". gallery.ca. The National Gallery of Canada. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.
- ^ Wolf, Justin (21 Mar 2015). "Minimalism Movement Overview and Analysis". theartstory.org. The Art Story. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.
- ^ Belcove, Julie (25 Jan 2013). "My work doesn't mean a damn thing". ft.com. The Financial Times. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.
- ^ Tompkins, Calvin (28 Nov 2011). "The Materialist - Carl Andre's eminent obscurity". newyorker.com. The New Yorker. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.
- ^ Pollack, Maika (7 May 2014). "Carl Andre: Sculpture as Place, 1958–2010". observer.com. The Observer. Retrieved 23 Aug 2020.