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Sol LeWitt established a set of aesthetic principles through key texts that formed the basis of his practice. The wall drawings are the result of a set of instructions that are normally brief and relatively direct, resulting in works of varying complexity and scale. The series quickly evolved into a form of visual score to be interpreted by qualified assistants at specific locations. The exhibition showcases various wall drawings executed by LeWitt and his assistants over the years.

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About the Artist

One of the fathers of Conceptual and Minimalist art, Sol LeWitt was born in 1928 to Eastern European immigrant parents in the United States. He studied at Syracuse University, New York, before being drafted to the Korean War, where he created posters for the Special Services. After the war, he moved to New York city in 1953 to pursue an interest in illustration.

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About the Gallery

DIA Beacon is a renowned contemporary art museum situated in Beacon, New York, on the banks of the Hudson River. Housed in a repurposed 1929 Nabisco box printing factory, its expansive galleries and minimalist architecture make it a destination for lovers of postwar art and industrial design.

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