Rachel Whiteread
Rachel Whiteread (UK, 1963) is a renowned sculptor celebrated for her cast works of negative spaces. Using materials like plaster, resin, and concrete, she immortalizes the voids of everyday objects and architecture. Her Turner Prize-winning piece, House (1993), exemplifies her exploration of memory, absence, and the passage of time.
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.
