Richard Artschwager
Richard Artschwager (USA, 1923–2013) was a boundary-defying artist whose work spanned painting, sculpture, and furniture design. Known for his use of industrial materials like Formica and Celotex, he explored themes of perception and space. Artschwager’s distinctive style merged Minimalism, Pop Art, and Conceptualism, earning him a unique place in 20th-century art.
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What is minimalism?
Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.