Joel Shapiro

This article is about a United States sculptor. For the mathematician of the same name, see Joel Shapiro (mathematician).
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, bronze, 1990, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Joel Elias Shapiro (born September 27, 1941[1] 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.[2] He lives and works in New York City. He is married to the artist Ellen Phelan.

  1. ^ Bui, Phong (November 2007). "Joel Shapiro with Phong Bui". The Brooklyn Rail.
  2. ^ Sale, Teel; Betti, Claudia (2008). Drawing: A Contemporary Approach. Belmont, CA: Thomson Wadsworth. p. 25. ISBN 9780495094913.