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Joel Elias Shapiro (born September 27, 1941 New York City, New York) is an American sculptor renowned for his dynamic work composed of simple rectangular shapes. The artist is classified as a Minimalist as demonstrated in his works, which were mostly defined through the materials used, without allusions to subjects outside of the works. [2]
Joel Shapiro is a contemporary artist who creates abstract forms and shapes with various materials. Explore his works, exhibitions, and interviews at MoMA, the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
On view through July 20, 2023, Joel Shapiro’s first solo presentation in Hong Kong brings together various sculptures in wood and bronze that highlight aspec...
Subverting the distinctions between abstraction and representation, Joel Shapiro reconsiders the modern figurative tradition. Shapiro creates abstract geometric sculpture that elicits a sense of movement and engages viewers’ physical and psychological relationships with space.
Joel Shapiro is a contemporary artist who creates wooden sculptures that blur the line between figuration and abstraction. Learn about his biography, artworks, exhibitions, and auction prices on artnet.
Learn about Joel Shapiro's woodcut print Untitled, 1988, a sculptural composition of rectangular shapes in different wood veneers. The print is part of the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
ON JOEL SHAPIRO’S SCULPTURES AND DRAWINGS. By Marc Fields. LOOKING AT JOEL SHAPIRO’S SCULPTURES involves a lot of walking, and certain paths—usually ones uncharacteristic of moving in a gallery—prove to be the most informative.
