Sol Lewitt

Sol Lewitt was an American artist who was born in 1928 in Hartford, Connecticut. He is considered one of the pioneers of conceptual art and minimalism, movements that challenged the traditional notions of art and its production. Lewitt believed that the idea or concept of a work of art was more important than its physical form, and that the artist’s role was to generate ideas that could be executed by others. He created instructions or guidelines for his works, which he called “structures” or “wall drawings”, and delegated their actual realization to assistants or collaborators. He used simple geometric shapes, lines, and colors to create abstract and logical compositions that explored the relationships between space, form, and perception. He also worked in other media, such as printmaking, photography, sculpture, and installation. He was influenced by various sources, such as mathematics, architecture, music, literature, and Islamic art. He died in 2007 in New York City. He left behind a legacy of innovation and experimentation that inspired many artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.