Saturday, October 17, 2009

Lynda Benglis, For Carl Andre

Another Postminimalist work from the 1970. Benglis created this piece using foam which becomes known as her signature material. I think there is something really powerful and compelling about this piece in the way that it looks organic and bodily. I'm not sure if the title is serious or ironic since she mentions the well known Minimalist sculptor Carl Andre. Benglis was also very active in the women's movement and promoting feminism through her politically charged works.

2 comments:

  1. LINDA BENGLIS WENT TO MY COLLEGE!!!!!!!

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  2. Yeah, apparently she's from Lake Charles. I had no idea.

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