Leon Polk Smith, 2023

Going Beyond Space

From today's perspective, Leon Polk Smith's artistic position can be understood as a "missing link" in art history. Through references to the painting of Piet Mondrian, his work links the European avant-garde with the American abstraction of the 1940s/1950s. Smith's pioneering role in the Hard Edge style and his Shaped Canvases are in turn achievements that radiated from the American circle of influence to Europe. With the unique Constellations, Smith reached a pinnacle in his artistic career and became known beyond America's borders. In recent years, his work has gained new visibility, especially in the USA, thanks to numerous exhibitions. The solo show at Museum Haus Konstruktiv in Zurich and the accompanying publication are intended to contribute to the long overdue new reception in Europe.

Text(s) by John Koegel, David M. Roche, Sabine Schaschl, Patterson Sims, Brandon Taylor
Publisher: Hatje Cantz
Language: German / English
24.5 x 29.5 cm, hardcover
ISBN 978-3-7757-5471-2

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