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1926 Manhattan, New York City - 2014 Manhattan, New York City. Known for: Op Art sculpture, construction, murals.
Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist. Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies. By ROBERTA SMITH. APRIL 3, 2014. Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials... Read full biography
Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist. Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies. By ROBERTA SMITH. APRIL 3, 2014. Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials in becoming a prominent Op Art sculptor, creating work that actively affects the viewer's... Read full biography
Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist. Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies. By ROBERTA SMITH. APRIL 3, 2014. Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials in becoming a prominent Op Art sculptor, creating work that actively affects the viewer's perception, died on March 25 in Manhattan. He was 88. His wife, Joan Gruzen, confirmed his death. In his use of plexiglass, whiteboard and other unorthodox materials, Mr. Levinson merged sculpture with aspects... Read full biography
Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist. Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies. By ROBERTA SMITH. APRIL 3, 2014. Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials in becoming a prominent Op Art sculptor, creating work that actively affects the viewer's perception, died on March 25 in Manhattan. He was 88. His wife, Joan Gruzen, confirmed his death. In his use of plexiglass, whiteboard and other unorthodox materials, Mr. Levinson merged sculpture with aspects of painting. Many artists at the time, including the more austere Minimalists, often relied on outside fabricators; Mr. Levinson made his meticulous free-standing structures and wall pieces himself, sometimes by warming the plexiglass — primarily... Read full biography
Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist. Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies. By ROBERTA SMITH. APRIL 3, 2014. Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials in becoming a prominent Op Art sculptor, creating work that actively affects the viewer's perception, died on March 25 in Manhattan. He was 88. His wife, Joan Gruzen, confirmed his death. In his use of plexiglass, whiteboard and other unorthodox materials, Mr. Levinson merged sculpture with aspects of painting. Many artists at the time, including the more austere Minimalists, often relied on outside fabricators; Mr. Levinson made his meticulous free-standing structures and wall pieces himself, sometimes by warming the plexiglass — primarily clear, but sometimes milky white or black — and bending it with his hands. The works for which he firs... Read full biography
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Following is The New York Times obituary of the artist.
Mon Levinson, 88, Op Art Sculptor, Dies
By ROBERTA SMITH
APRIL 3, 2014
Mon Levinson, who used plexiglass and other nontraditional materials in becoming a prominent Op Art sculptor, creating work that actively affects the viewer's perception, died on March 25 in Manhattan. He was 88.
His wife, Joan Gruzen, confirmed his death.
In his use of plexiglass, whiteboard and other unorthodox materials, Mr. Levinson merged sculpture with aspects of painting.
Many artists at the time, including the more austere Minimalists, often relied on outside fabricators; Mr. Levinson made his meticulous free-standing structures and wall pieces himself, sometim...But wait, there's more...
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