Robert Aller
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Robert Aller
Robert Aller was an influential American artist who made significant contributions to the world of abstract art. Born in New York City in 1931, Aller received his formal training at the Art Students League, Cooper Union, and Yale University under the tutelage of Josef Albers. He was known for his signature abstract works, which evolved from geometric compositions in the 1950s to lyrical, expressionistic abstractions in the early 60s. Aller's work was characterized by its bold use of color and form, and his pieces often explored the relationship between space and shape. He was represented by Tibor de Nagy gallery in the early 1960s and then by Gandy Gallery in the late 1960s. His work was included in numerous exhibitions, such as the Whitney Annual, Documenta 4 in Kassel, Germany, and a retrospective exhibition of his work which traveled from the Whitney Museum in New York to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. in 1973. Aller's contributions to the world of abstract art were significant, and his work continues to inspire and influence artists today. His use of color and form, as well as his exploration of the relationship between space and shape, have had a lasting impact on the field of abstract art.
Robert Aller, American artist, abstract art, geometric compositions, expressionistic abstractions, bold use of color, space and shape, Whitney Annual, Documenta 4, retrospective exhibition
Robert Aller
Robert Aller was an American artist who is best known for his signature, abstract works. Born in New York City in 1931, Aller studied at the Art Students League and at Cooper Union, and later at Yale University under Josef Albers. Aller's work in the 1950s consisted of abstract geometric compositions, and by the early 60s his works shifted to lyrical, expressionistic abstractions. He was represented by Tibor de Nagy gallery in the early 1960s and then by Gandy Gallery in the late 1960s. His work was included in numerous exhibitions such as the Whitney Annual, Documenta 4 in Kassel, Germany, and a retrospective exhibition of his work which traveled from the Whitney Museum in New York to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. in 1973. Some of Aller’s most notable works include Black & White (1959), Red Horizon (1962), and Two Blue & Gray (1973).
Robert Aller, American Artist, Abstract Works, Expressionism, Documenta 4, Whitney Museum, Corcoran Gallery.
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