For him, the problem of painting is not so much the problem of representing a threedimensional object on a twodimensional plane but the use of convincing illusionism to make pictorial space seem real. Renowned contemporary american artist frank stella. Frank stella, working space aridplasticity working space. A t 72, frank stella reigns as the grand old man of american abstract expressionist painting of the 1960s but, more than a decade ago, stella stopped creating what he.
He is a significant figure in minimalism and postpainterly abstraction. The flatness of johnss motifs contrasted with the spaceimplying chiaroscuro of his painterly manner. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Tracking frank stellas restless migrations from painting. Stella wrote, it is the legacy of caravaggios space and caravaggios illusionism that tipped the scales decisively in favor of abstraction by the middle of the twentieth century. Frank stella author of working space charles eliot. The youngest artist to ever receive a retrospective at the museum of modern artin 1970, at age 34frank stella carved his name into american art history with his innovative shaped canvases. Upon moving to new york city, he reacted against the expressive use of paint by most painters of the abstract expressionist movement, instead finding himself drawn towards the flatter surfaces of barnett newmans work and the target paintings of jasper johns.
Stella uses the crisis of representational art in sixteenthcentury italy to illuminate the crisis of abstraction in. Aug 01, 2008 frank stella born may 12, 1936 is an american painter and printmaker. T wo considerations are bound to direct our reading of frank stellas book, an extensively illustrated volume which prints the charles eliot norton lectures he delivered at harvard three years ago. Frank stella was born in malden, massachusetts, on may 12, 1936. Frank stella author of working space charles eliot norton.
Working space, the charles elliot norton lectures, harvard university press, 1986, 60. Two concurrent exhibitions featuring recent work by the renowned american artist frank stella born 1936 will open at the metropolitan museum of art on may 1, 2007. Working space 1st first edition by stella, frank published. Similarly, stellas time a young rebel was also firmly in the past. The last part of this statement becomes more credible when we realize that for stella painting did not really come of age until the renaissance, when the reconstruction of space according to onepoint perspective gained dominance. Leila heller gallery dubai is pleased to announce an exhibition of six largescale, highrelief works by american artist frank stella, opening november th 2016. What painting wants more than anything else is working space, stella said in a series of lectures he delivered at harvard in 1983 and 84.
It will be on view in san francisco from november 5, 2016 through february 26, 2017. Working space frank stella harvard university press. Frank stella, american painter, was one of the most dominant and influential figures in abstract painting during the 1960s through the 1990s frank stella was born in malden, massachusetts, on may 12, 1936. Frank philip stella born may 12, 1936 is an american painter, sculptor and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and postpainterly abstraction.
By this time of course, stellas heyday was long gone the 1960s, when michael fried and his acolytes could fuss over whether the latest stella could compel conviction. But that aspect of his work interested stella less than. Dubai frank stella exhibitions leila heller gallery. Frank stella s working space is the publication of a series of charles eliot norton lectures given in 19834. Renowned contemporary american artist frank stella explores. Whether you are engaging substantiating the ebook by frank stella working space in pdf arriving, in that mechanism you forthcoming onto the equitable site. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Stella uses the crisis of representational art in sixteenthcentury italy to illuminate the crisis of abstraction in our time.
It was a pleasure working with you and i am sure we will work together again. And you can catch some great frank stella work at these exhibitions. Yale university press, in association with the whitney museum of american art, new york and the modern art museum of fort worth, 2015. Working space by stella, frank, 1936publication date 1986. Apr 29, 2016 frank stella burst onto the art scene in 1960 with his black paintings, which were showcased in a groundbreaking exhibition at the leo castelli gallery and sixteen americans at the museum of. Frank stella describes his perception of other artists work, as well as his own, in this handsomely illustrated volume stella uses the crisis of representational art in sixteenthcentury italy to illuminate the crisis of abstraction in. The fountain is stellas most extensive work on paper to date and his culminating achievement in the medium of printmaking a vital aspect of stellas work since the 1960 utilizing seven processes and sixtyone different colors. The creation of such autonomous working space is stellas real subject. Frank stella is the author of working space charles eliot norton lectures 4. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Known for his pioneering minimalism and postpainterly abstraction, this extraordinary collection of works represents stellas heroic refutation of the moribund dialogue of the death of painting and refusal of the spiritualist. Nov, 2016 leila heller gallery dubai is pleased to announce an exhibition of six largescale, highrelief works by american artist frank stella, opening november th 2016.
The piece belongs to a large, diverse series stella created between 1985 and 1997 based on herman melvilles moby. Proin gravida dolor sit amet lacus accumsan et viverra justo commodo. Frank stella was born in maiden, massachusetts, studied at phillips academy, andover, and then at princeton university. Abstract art, especially of a minimalist mien, is on. Working space 1st first edition by stella, frank published by harvard university press 1986 on. A retrospective, at the whitney museum of american art. The series of six lectures were compiled and presented as the book working space in 1986. Space to grow with and expand into, pictorial space that encourages unlimited orientation and extension. Our studio will take a series of lectures given as the charles eliot norton lectures by the painter frank stella at harvard university in 198384 as the outset for our work. You navigational itemize working space ongossip or. Our studio will take a series of lectures given as the charles eliot norton lectures by the. First, we will want to know about the attitudes that have so often made stellas painting prominent in the last quarter of a. Tracking frank stellas restless migrations from painting and beyond an installation view of frank stella.
His father was a gynecologist, and his mother was an. The waves, exhibition of screenprints from 198589 at waddington graphics, london. Working space affords a rare opportunity to view painting from the inside out, through the eyes of one of the worlds most prominent abstract painters. Frank stella born may 12, 1936 is an american painter and printmaker. Frank stella, an iconic figure of postwar american art, is considered the most influential painter of a generation that moved beyond abstract expressionism toward minimalism. The collection documents the professional and personal life of abstract artist, frank stella. Oct 29, 2015 the youngest artist to ever receive a retrospective at the museum of modern artin 1970, at age 34frank stella carved his name into american art history with his innovative shaped canvases. Entrepreneur, supporter of education, healthcare, business, community and church leader are all terms that could easily describe frank d. What painting wants more than anything else is working space, stella said in a series of lectures he delivered at harvard in 1983 and 84, and quoted in our new book. Working space, the charles elliot norton lectures, harvard university press, 1986. Mar 19, 2020 frank stella, in full frank philip stella, born may 12, 1936, malden, massachusetts, u. The museum of modern art new york october 12, 1987january 5, 1988 frank stella 19701987 this exhibition is made possible by a generous grant from painewebber group inc.
Working space 1st first edition by stella, frank published by harvard university press 1986. Frank stella, in full frank philip stella, born may 12, 1936, malden, massachusetts, u. Stella graduated from princeton university with a bachelor of arts degree in history. In working space, stella develops the thesis that the crisis in modern abstrction is analogous to that in representational art in sixteenthcentury italy, and similarly requires a renewed attention to creating a potent, flexible pictorial space such as caravaggio developed to propel painting forward. Frank stella was born in malden, massachusetts, to parents of italian descent. Eight decades after the publication of abstraction and empathy, one of the most celebrated abstract painters of our time frank stella, in working space 1986, the charles eliot norton lectures at a. Frank stellas working space is the publication of a series of charles eliot norton lectures given in 19834.
Frank stella describes his perception of other artists work, as well as his own, in this handsomely illustrated volume. Artist frank stella talks about his paintings and sculptures. Frank stellas work of the 1970s and 80s formed a significant benchmark for. Working space the charles eliot norton lectures by frank stella publishers description stellas first book of art criticism offers the opportunity to see painting problems from the point of view of one of the worlds most prominent abstractionists. In his early work, stella attempted to drain any external meaning or symbolism from painting, reducing his images to geometric form and eliminating illusionistic effects. Stellas book links abstract art with sixteenth century painting and in particular the work of the baroque artist, caravaggio. By this time of course, stella s heyday was long gone the 1960s, when michael fried and his acolytes could fuss over whether the latest stella could compel conviction. A retrospective teacher guide october 30, 2015february 7, 2016 whitney. Stella products company, detroit, designers and distributors of food service and dining equipment. Frank stella, american painter, was one of the most dominant and influential figures in abstract painting during the 1960s through the 1990s. Introduction the title of this paper working space is taken from a book written by the abstract artist frank stella. Changing the rules, solo exhibition at museum of contemporary art north miami, florida. Frank stella biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
Our studio will take a series of lectures given as. Similarly, stella s time a young rebel was also firmly in the past. Baur purchase fund, the charles and anita blatt fund, peter m. Abstraction and empathy a contribution to the psychology of style. Stellar space industries is a startup that is located at the bio science park in leiden. Eight decades after the publication of abstraction and empathy, one of the most celebrated abstract painters of our timefrank stella, in working space 1986, the charles eliot norton lectures at a. Raqqa ii, frank stella nc museum of art raleigh, nc 23.
Frank stella burst onto the art scene in 1960 with his black paintings, which were showcased in a groundbreaking exhibition at the leo castelli gallery and. Working space the charles eliot norton lectures by frank. This retrospective is the most comprehensive presentation of stellas career to date, showcasing his prolific output from the mid1950s to the present through approximately 100 works, including paintings, reliefs, maquettes, sculptures, and drawings. As stella noted in working space, the publication of his lectures delivered. Working space the charles eliot norton lectures by frank stella. Frank stellas protractor series 71 paintings based on the circle 22. We peruse the unimpeachable altering of this ebook in txt, djvu, epub, pdf, dr. Frank stella adelante, 1964 artwork info artwork title adelante artist name frank stella date created 1964 classification painting medium metallic powder in polymer emulsion on canvas dimensions 97 14 in. He was also the chairman and ceo of stella international, new york, a consulting joint venture and. He attended the phillips academy in andover 19501954, where he studied painting with patrick morgan. See you at the opening ceremony mike pyatok you are so. The result is a pictorial rounding of space that paves the way for caravagio and becomes, at the same time, part of our basic spatial vocablulary for judging great painting.