Joel Shapiro

Shapiro, Joel Mr.

American, 1941 - 2025

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The image displays geometric shapes like rectangles and squares arranged diagonally on a textured background. The dominant colors are black and deep red, contrasting with a light background. Small, irregular lines and marks are scattered throughout the composition, giving a sense of chaotic movement.
Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints, Untitled, 1990, 4-color aquatint on Hannamule paper, Gift of Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck and Joel Shapiro, 1992.91.3

Untitled

Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints · 1990 · 4-color aquatint on Hannamule paper ·  Accession ID  1992.91.3

The image shows an irregular cluster of intersecting triangular shapes and lines forming an abstract design at the center of a blank canvas. The design consists mainly of shaded and outlined black lines, resembling a patchwork or star-like form with jagged edges. The arrangement suggests a fragmented star or a fabric swatch with uneven cuts and tiny spikes around its perimeter, creating a rugged appearance.
Joel Shapiro, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow, Snake, 1990, relief print in black on Somerset paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Susel, 1998.124.4

Snake

Joel Shapiro, Leslie Miller, Bradford Morrow · 1990 · relief print in black on Somerset paper ·  Accession ID  1998.124.4

The image shows elongated rectangular shapes, some tilted, set against a textured background. The composition uses deep, earthy tones of brown and black. The rectangles appear like floating puzzle pieces. The textured surface of the background has splatters and smudges, resembling an aged wall or parchment, adding depth and intrigue.
Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints, Untitled, 1990, 3-color aquatint on Hannamule paper, Gift of Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck and Joel Shapiro, 1992.91.1

Untitled

Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints · 1990 · 3-color aquatint on Hannamule paper ·  Accession ID  1992.91.1

The image depicts two black and dark brown rectangles overlapping on a beige and gray background. There are scattered splatters and smudges present in the image.
Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints, Untitled, 1990, 3-color aquatint on Hannamule paper, Gift of Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck and Joel Shapiro, 1992.91.2

Untitled

Joel Shapiro, Pace Prints · 1990 · 3-color aquatint on Hannamule paper ·  Accession ID  1992.91.2

The image displays a series of overlapping rectangular shapes in a seemingly random arrangement. The composition uses black and reddish-brown hues against a textured background. The rectangles appear to be leaning against each other, with smudges and faint lines suggesting movement. The artwork inspires connections to familiar geometric objects, referencing balance and imbalance in everyday structures.
Pace Prints, Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1990, 6-color aquatint on Hannamule paper, Gift of Pace Editions, Aldo Crommelynck and Joel Shapiro, 1992.91.4

Untitled

Pace Prints, Joel Shapiro · 1990 · 6-color aquatint on Hannamule paper ·  Accession ID  1992.91.4

This sculpture features connected geometric forms resembling elongated rectangular blocks positioned at an angle and intersecting in various directions. It is balanced on one thin block on the right, while the other blocks extend in the air out to the left and upward. The colors of the sculpture include dark bronze and metallic brown, and it reflects light coming from above. The sculpture is set in a grassy area with fallen leaves, surrounded by shrubbery and trees with autumnal foliage.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1989, bronze, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1990.29.1

Untitled

Joel Shapiro · 1989 · bronze ·  Accession ID  1990.29.1

This image features a black square with an irregular white outline and five evenly spaced white dots within it. The background of the square displays wood grain patterns.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1988, woodcut in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2004.5.9

Untitled

Joel Shapiro · 1988 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.5.9

The image shows rectangular, jagged-edged black shapes intersecting and overlapping on a white background, creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble cut-out fabric pieces with a texture similar to sawblades or industrial components. Small black marks are scattered around, resembling splinters or pieces of shattered glass, adding to the sense of movement in the artwork.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled (Abstract), 1987, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Florian Carr Fund and Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.260

Untitled (Abstract)

Joel Shapiro · 1987 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.260

The image displays four black rectangular shapes on a white background with smudges and markings around them.
Joel Shapiro, Untitled, 1987, charcoal and black chalk on wove paper, Robert and Jane Meyerhoff Collection, 1994.82.6

Untitled

Joel Shapiro · 1987 · charcoal and black chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1994.82.6

The image displays bold, black lines and rectangular shapes creating an abstract composition on a white background. The lines resemble brush strokes and suggest construction beams or fragmented wood planks, conveying a deconstructed or minimalist structure. The simple arrangement invites viewers to contemplate the composition.
Joel Shapiro, Universal Limited Art Editions, Untitled No. 1, 1985, woodcut in black on wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2004.5.10

Untitled No. 1

Joel Shapiro, Universal Limited Art Editions · 1985 · woodcut in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2004.5.10