Joel Shapiro
- Introduction
- Joel 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. He lives and works in New York City. He is married to the artist Ellen Phelan.
- Wikidata
- Q461178
- Introduction
- Shapiro's sculptures are often weightless and spindly, with forms held in an uneasy balance.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Sculptor
- Names
- Joel Shapiro, G'oʼel Shapiro
- Ulan
- 500118704
Exhibitions
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FORTY
Jun 19–Aug 28, 2016
MoMA PS1
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1969
Oct 25, 2009–Apr 5, 2010
MoMA PS1
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Lines, Grids, Stains, Words
Jun 13–Oct 22, 2007
MoMA
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Not For Sale
Feb 11–Apr 30, 2007
MoMA PS1
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Against the Grain: Contemporary Art from the
Edward R. Broida CollectionMay 3–Jul 10, 2006
MoMA
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Joel Shapiro has
35 exhibitionsonline.
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Joel Shapiro Fingerprint Drawing (1969)
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Joel Shapiro Thumbprint 1970
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1969-70
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1971
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (house on shelf) 1974
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1979
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (1979)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1979
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1979
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (1980)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (1980)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1981
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (1981)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980-81
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1980-82
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982-83
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982-84
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982-85
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1988
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1988
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (1988)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1987-88
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1989
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1989-90
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Various Artists, Gregory Amenoff, Joe Andoe, James Brown, Vija Celmins, Louisa Chase, Eric Fischl, Jan Hashey, Michael Hurson, Mel Kendrick, James Nares, Ellen Phelan, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, David Storey, Michelle Stuart, Richard Tuttle, Trevor Winkfield, Robin Winters A Bestiary 1990
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Joel Shapiro Snake (plate, folio 15 verso) from A Bestiary 1990
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Joel Shapiro Hummingbird (plate, folio 73 verso) from A Bestiary 1990
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1990
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (L) from the series Untitled A through R (1994, published 1995)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (M) from the series Untitled A through R (1994, published 1995)
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Joel Shapiro Untitled 1982/1995
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Joel Shapiro Untitled (2001)
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