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23 by John McCracken

23

John McCracken · 1964

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Artist
John McCracken
Date
1964
Location
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Culture
United States
ART MOVEMENTS
Minimalism
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THE ARTIST

John McCracken

1934–2011 · United States

Created iconic leaning planks that bridge painting and sculpture, polished to mirror California's luminous culture.

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