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Leo Castelli
Leo Castelli | |
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 Leo Castelli (seated), with artist Jasper Johns standing behind, c. 1970s | |
| Born | Leo Krausz September 4, 1907 |
| Died | August 21, 1999 (aged 91) New York City, United States |
| Nationality | Italian, American |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Leo Castelli (né Krausz; September 4, 1907 – August 21, 1999) was an Italian-American art dealer who originated the contemporary art gallery system. [1] His gallery showcased contemporary art for five decades.[2] Among the movements which Castelli showed were Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada, Pop Art, Op Art, Color field painting, Hard-edge painting, Lyrical Abstraction, Minimal Art, Conceptual Art, and Neo-expressionism.[3]
- ^ Russel, John. "Leo Castelli, Influential Art Dealer, Dies at 91." New York Times, August 23, 1999.
- ^ DiEgidio, Tom. "Leo Castelli." Salon.com, September 11, 1999.
- ^ Bourdon, David (May 1970). Whats Up in Art, The Castelli Clan. Life Magazine. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
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