William Anastasi, a prominent artist within the New York art scene and a key figure in the Conceptual art movement of the 1960s, passed away at the age of 90. His death was confirmed by the Cologne-based Thomas Rehbein Gallery, which represented him.
Born in Philadelphia in 1933, Anastasi was known for his innovative and rule-defying works, including his famous “blind drawings.” Starting in 1963, the artist created these drawings under unique conditions, such as on the subway with closed eyes, reflecting the role of chance in his art practice. His works, spanning media from drawing to video installation and text, resonated with many influential contemporaries, including the experimental composer John Cage.
Subway Drawing, 2013
William Anastasi
Galerie Hubert Winter
Anastasi first received attention after his shows at the Virginia Dwan Gallery in the 1960s. Among his notable exhibitions was “Sound Objects,” in which he presented a series of readymades along with audio recordings of noises associated with the objects. Despite the recognition he garnered from his peers and critics, Anastasi remained underappreciated compared to his Conceptual art contemporaries.
Anastasi’s works are featured in the collections of the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Walker Art Center, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
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