12.05.1936–04.05.2024

Frank Stella

Frank Stella (1936–2024) was an American artist from Malden, known as a master of post-painting abstraction and minimalism. He also worked in combined painting, graphic arts, photography, and design. He died in Manhattan.

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Biography

Frank Stella was born on May 12, 1936, in Malden, USA. Throughout his life, he distinguished himself as a versatile figure in the visual arts: artist, sculptor, photographer, designer, engraver, and installation artist. He is recognized as a master of post-painting abstraction and minimalism, which is reflected in his work. Notably, he is known for his contributions to combined painting and for the work Flin Flon VI. Stella gained recognition in the fields of graphic arts and jewelry design. His career is closely connected to the cultural tradition of the United States. Frank Stella passed away on May 4, 2024, in Manhattan, leaving a significant legacy in contemporary art.

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