Robert Mangold on Abstraction as Direct Statement
In a 1987 dossier for artpress, Robert Mangold discusses abstraction as the most direct means of making a statement. He addresses the evolution of line in his drawings, noting a shift toward broader, more diffuse lines while maintaining a characteristic softness. The interview is part of a feature with three abstract artists responding to questions about their practice.
Key facts
- Robert Mangold participated in a dossier on abstraction for artpress in 1987.
- Mangold describes abstraction as the most direct way to make a statement.
- His lines have become wider and more diffuse over time.
- The dossier includes responses from three abstract artists.
- Mangold's lines retain a certain softness.
- The interview focuses on the tracing of drawings in his work.
- The publication date is March 1987.
- The source is artpress magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Mangold
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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