Pioneering Minimalist Sculptor Carl Andre Dies at 88

Andre's Legacy Marked by Groundbreaking Art and Controversial Acquittal in Wife's Death

Carl Andre, a pioneering minimalist sculptor, has died at the age of 88.
Andre's work, characterized by austere geometric forms, transformed the art of sculpture and influenced the minimalist reaction to abstract expressionism.
His career was marked by controversy following the death of his third wife, Cuban American artist Ana Mendieta, from whom he was acquitted of murder charges.
Despite the controversy, Andre continued to create and exhibit his work, producing over 2,000 sculptures and an equal number of poems throughout his nearly seven-decade career.
Andre's death has reignited discussions about his legacy, particularly in light of the #MeToo movement and current cultural politics.