Cedric Hartman
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Cedric Hartman
Cedric Hartman was an American artist who made a significant contribution to the world of art through his minimalist geometric sculptures. Born in 1926, Hartman was raised in New York City and studied at the Art Students League of New York. He began his career as a lighting designer, but it was his passion for sculpture that ultimately led him to create some of the most iconic pieces of art of his time. Hartman's sculptures were characterized by their simplicity and elegance. He used a variety of materials, including wood, metal, and stone, to create his works, which often featured geometric shapes such as cubes, spheres, and cones. His sculptures were not only visually stunning but also explored the relationship between space and form. Hartman's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. His sculptures have also been featured in many public spaces, including airports, corporate headquarters, and public parks. Despite his success, Hartman remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his life. He continued to create new works until his death in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of art that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.
Cedric Hartman, American artist, minimalist geometric sculptures, cubes, spheres, cones, Whitney Museum of American Art, Museum of Modern Art, Art Institute of Chicago, public spaces
Cedric Hartman
Cedric Hartman (1926-2012) was an American artist who created abstract geometric wood sculptures. He was known for his minimalist aesthetic, utilizing the visual potential of simplified geometric shapes, such as the cube, sphere and cone, and constructing the elements together to create explorative and often massive art pieces. His works are held in many prominent public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smithsonian Institution, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Notable works include Zero Gravity (1978) and Tall Cube (1992), which was permanently installed at Gordon Bunshaft's Pepsi-Cola Building in Manhattan.
Wood sculpture, abstract geometry, minimalist aesthetics.
— Mei Wang
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