The American Minimalist, Carl Andre, is widely held to be one of the most influential figures of his 1960s generation. In this workshop we shall revisit some of his early sculptures and poems and ask ourselves: ‘what are the wider ramifications of these works? What is their legacy, and how might we make sense of them now, over 40 years later?’ In three sessions, we shall explore three themes: Andre’s interest in segmentation and interchangeability, his relationship to the commodity form, and his approach to materials and materiality.
Information: stucokg@hum.leidenuniv.nl
The workshop will consist of three meetings at the end of March and the beginning of April:
Thursday 31 March 15.00 – 17.00 Introduction to the workshop
Friday 1 April 15.00 – 17.00 Workshop session
Monday 4 April 14.00 – 16.00 Workshop final session
This workshop can only be credited when combined with the Reading List Contemporary Art (total of 5 ECTS) or when used as a starting point for a project for the free component consisting of a related subject (for a total of 10 ECTS)
Please note: workshops can be cancelled if there are not enough participants.
Information: stucokg@hum.leidenuniv.nl