Fred Sandback's Thread Sculptures at Cardi Gallery Milan
Cardi Gallery in Milan presents a solo exhibition of Fred Sandback (1943-2003), a key figure in Minimalist and Conceptual art. The show features his signature thread sculptures that delineate space without obstructing it, allowing viewers to move freely through the gallery. Sandback's works, though made of humble materials like yarn, possess a strong presence and engage the body in a dynamic relationship. The artist famously transported his sculptures in a briefcase and required only a chair for installation, embodying a lesson in poverty and sustainability. The exhibition runs during Milano Art Week 2018.
Key facts
- Fred Sandback was born in Bronxville in 1943 and died in New York in 2003.
- The exhibition is organized by Cardi Gallery in Milan.
- Sandback's works are made of threads and are considered sculptures despite their material.
- The works allow the eye and body to move freely through the space.
- Sandback used to carry his sculptures in a briefcase.
- He required only a chair for installation.
- The exhibition is part of Milano Art Week 2018.
- The review is written by Gabriele Salvaterra.
Entities
Artists
- Fred Sandback
Institutions
- Cardi Gallery
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Bronxville
- New York