Anthony Caro's Painted Sculpture Exhibition at Mitchell-Innes & Nash Precedes Tate Modern Retrospective

Mitchell-Innes & Nash is showcasing "Anthony Caro: Painted Sculpture" until February 6 at 1018 Madison Avenue, New York. This exhibition includes painted sculptures from the 1960s alongside recent works made of galvanized steel, such as "Aroma" (1966) and "Table Piece XXVIII" (1967). This event celebrates Caro's 80th birthday and aligns with a significant retrospective at Tate Modern in London. Ian Barker's new monograph chronicles Caro's artistic journey, which transitioned from expressionist figuration to vibrant steel assemblages after his 1959 visit to the U.S. His 1963 exhibition at Whitechapel Gallery marked the beginning of pedestal-free sculptures. The notable piece "Cadence" (1968-72) was created for Kenneth Noland. Caro's influence extended to artists like Richard Long and Gilbert and George, with critic Michael Fried highlighting the "internal and exhaustive relations" in his work.