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Museums page for Frederick Sandback ((1943 - 2003)), known for Sculptor-yarn geometric. Showing 4 museum collections and exhibitions.
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1943 Bronxville, New York - 2003 New York, New York. Known for: Sculptor-yarn geometric.
Known for his minimalist sculpture made from store-bought acrylic colored yarn, Fred Sandback was based in New York City. His most characteristic works gave the impression of geometric forms with... Read full biography
Known for his minimalist sculpture made from store-bought acrylic colored yarn, Fred Sandback was based in New York City. His most characteristic works gave the impression of geometric forms with yarn pieces of varying lengths stretched between different points on walls, ceilings, and floors of... Read full biography
Known for his minimalist sculpture made from store-bought acrylic colored yarn, Fred Sandback was based in New York City. His most characteristic works gave the impression of geometric forms with yarn pieces of varying lengths stretched between different points on walls, ceilings, and floors of exhibition venues. To the eyes of many viewers, the thin, rather fuzzy yarn created an illusion as though they were transparent planes. His goal with these illusions of perception was to focus the viewer... Read full biography
Known for his minimalist sculpture made from store-bought acrylic colored yarn, Fred Sandback was based in New York City. His most characteristic works gave the impression of geometric forms with yarn pieces of varying lengths stretched between different points on walls, ceilings, and floors of exhibition venues. To the eyes of many viewers, the thin, rather fuzzy yarn created an illusion as though they were transparent planes. His goal with these illusions of perception was to focus the viewer on that which was happening in front of them and not on the past or the future. Devoid of solid objects, his work was intended to heighten sensitivity to the feelings of moving about in space. Sandback established his studio in Rindge, New... Read full biography
Known for his minimalist sculpture made from store-bought acrylic colored yarn, Fred Sandback was based in New York City. His most characteristic works gave the impression of geometric forms with yarn pieces of varying lengths stretched between different points on walls, ceilings, and floors of exhibition venues. To the eyes of many viewers, the thin, rather fuzzy yarn created an illusion as though they were transparent planes. His goal with these illusions of perception was to focus the viewer on that which was happening in front of them and not on the past or the future. Devoid of solid objects, his work was intended to heighten sensitivity to the feelings of moving about in space. Sandback established his studio in Rindge, New Hampshire, and also traveled widely and carried all his supplies in a small black bag. He was born in Bronxville, New York on August 29, 19... Read full biography
Frederick Sandback - Artist Info
About Frederick Sandback: Museums & Collections
Museums & Collections (4)
All MuseumsDia: Beacon
3 Beekman Street
Beacon, NY 12508San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SFMOMA
151 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94103Weisman Art Museum
The University of Minnesota
333 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455