Robert Grosvenor, category-defying sculptor, dies at 88

Robert Grosvenor, the American sculptor, passed away at the age of 88. He was born in New York in 1937 and spent his childhood in Rhode Island and Arizona. After studying art and design in Europe, he relocated to New York, where he was introduced to fellow artists by Mark di Suvero. His initial works were featured in exhibitions such as Primary Structures (1966) at the Jewish Museum, New York, and Minimal Art (1968) at the Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, alongside notable figures like Dan Flavin, Donald Judd, and Sol LeWitt. Grosvenor's diverse practice included abstract geometric sculptures, vehicle-inspired pieces, photography, and works on paper. He participated in Documenta 6 (1977), Documenta 8 (1987), Biennale d'art contemporain de Lyon (2003), Whitney Biennial (2010), and the 59th Venice Biennale (2022). A significant retrospective is currently displayed at the Fridericianum in Kassel until 11 January.