Carl Andre
1935
5
Quotes
Biography
Carl Andre is an American minimalist artist known for his sculptures made from simple geometric shapes and industrial materials like metal plates and bricks. Born in 1935 in Massachusetts, Andre's work often challenges traditional notions of art and space, inviting viewers to interact physically with his creations. He rose to prominence in the 1960s and has since exhibited his work worldwide, influencing generations of artists.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I am what I am and if you can't say who I am, it's not me.
2
Sculpture is the most complete freedom of our time.
3
American art in general goes round and round at the moment. We're all stuck with the American flag.
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I always thought that one of the reasons why artists write is to explain what they are doing. It's a kind of administrative problem. I find that an artist's writing is a lot like playing a card game by the rules.
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Materials have their own life.