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Screenprint in black and red, on typing paper - Image: 5 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (14 x 18.1 cm) - Sheet: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm) - Signed with initials, dated and numbered in pencil // Untitled (Text Grid) by Carl Andre, created in 1973, is a minimalist screen-print that explores language and structure through the use of a grid format. The composition features a carefully arranged pattern of letters, alternating between red and black text, forming a fragmented yet visually harmonious design. The text appears abstract, challenging viewers to interpret its meaning or appreciate it purely as a visual and conceptual exercise. Measuring 27.9 x 21.6 cm, this piece exemplifies Andre’s reductionist approach, transforming language into a material element of his art, consistent with his minimalist philosophy.
Untitled (Text Grid), 1973
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Screenprint in black and red, on typing paper - Image: 5 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (14 x 18.1 cm) - Sheet: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm) - Signed with initials, dated and numbered in pencil // Untitled (Text Grid) by Carl Andre, created in 1973, is a minimalist screen-print that explores language and structure through the use of a grid format. The composition features a carefully arranged pattern of letters, alternating between red and black text, forming a fragmented yet visually harmonious design. The text appears abstract, challenging viewers to interpret its meaning or appreciate it purely as a visual and conceptual exercise. Measuring 27.9 x 21.6 cm, this piece exemplifies Andre’s reductionist approach, transforming language into a material element of his art, consistent with his minimalist philosophy.
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