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Introduction
Frank Philip Stella (born May 12, 1936) is an American painter, sculptor and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. Stella lives and works in New York City.
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Introduction
Frank Stella earned his degree in history from Princeton University. He moved to New York in 1958, where he developed his artistic talents. He painted with intent to flatten surfaces and often chose square canvases. In the 1970s, Stella created "maximalist" paintings, which were paintings that involved relief and sculptural elements in stark contrast to the "minimalist" paintings of his early career. American painter.
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Graphic Artist, Installation Artist, Mixed-Media Artist, Painter, Photographer, Sculptor
Name
Frank Stella
Ulan
500020533
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Works

157 works online

Exhibitions

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Publications

  • MoMA Highlights: 375 Works from The Museum of Modern Art Introduction by Glenn D. Lowry, 2019 Flexibound, 408 pages
  • MoMA Now: Highlights from The Museum of Modern Art—Ninetieth Anniversary Edition Introduction by Glenn D. Lowry, 2019 Hardcover, 424 pages
  • Frank Stella: 1970-1987 William S. Rubin, 1987 Exhibition catalogue, Hardcover, pages
  • Frank Stella: 1970-1987 William S. Rubin, 1987 Exhibition catalogue, Paperback, pages
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